Pakistan has firmly rejected Indian media reports alleging that it sought a ceasefire following recent hostilities with India, dismissing the claims as “entirely baseless.”
In a statement issued on Friday, the Foreign Office spokesperson emphasized that Pakistan acted strictly in self-defence against Indian aggression and never requested a ceasefire. The spokesperson stressed that the ceasefire was facilitated through third-party diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Saudi Arabia.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reiterated in multiple media interviews that Pakistan’s military response was solely a reaction to Indian provocations.
The Foreign Office provided a detailed account of the events, stating that on May 10, 2025, at around 8:15 AM, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Senator Dar to convey India’s willingness to ceasefire if Pakistan agreed. Dar confirmed Pakistan’s acceptance. Shortly after, at approximately 9:00 AM, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal also reached out with a similar message, to which Pakistan again agreed.
The statement condemned Indian media reports as a “distortion of facts”, clarifying that Pakistan only consented to the ceasefire after India’s position was communicated through diplomatic channels. Islamabad reaffirmed its commitment to sovereignty and self-defence, acknowledging that external mediation helped de-escalate tensions.
Contrary to Pakistan’s account, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government have repeatedly claimed that the May 2025 ceasefire resulted from direct military-level talks between the two nations, denying any third-party involvement.
The discrepancy in narratives continues to fuel diplomatic tensions, with both sides standing by their versions of events.
