Indo-Pak relations strained after Pahalgam attack: GoI

New Delhi, Aug 1: The Government of India has informed the Lok Sabha that following the April-May 2025 military clashes with Pakistan, relations between the two countries remain strained.
In response to the 22 April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, carried out by Pakistani terrorists, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The information was provided in a written reply by Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, to a question raised in the Lok Sabha. The response detailed a series of diplomatic and military measures taken by India following the attack that resulted in multiple civilian casualties in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the ministry, India undertook decisive diplomatic initiatives following the incident and launched a targeted military operation named Operation Sindoor. The operation focused on dismantling terror launchpads and related infrastructure across the Line of Control.
On 10 May 2025, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan contacted his Indian counterpart requesting an end to firing and cross-border military action. The request was accepted the same day, resulting in a temporary cessation of direct military engagement along the border.
Despite the pause in active hostilities, India has maintained its policy position that terrorism and diplomacy cannot function simultaneously. The government reiterated that any future engagement with Pakistan depends on measurable and verifiable steps to curb terrorism.
Responding to a query on whether there has been a fundamental change in the relationship between the two countries post-conflict, the government stated that its long-term strategy is rooted in a firm approach against the sources of terrorism. “India has rejected any form of coercion or blackmail and has emphasized safeguarding national security.”
“As of now, Operation Sindoor continues. There has been no official confirmation of the possibility of resuming diplomatic dialogue with Pakistan in the near future. The government’s position remains that meaningful diplomatic engagement can only take place in an environment free from the threat of cross-border terrorism,” the reply reads.
The reply also clarified that all necessary steps would continue to be taken to protect Indian citizens and territory from external threats, with no compromise on the country’s security interests. (KNO)