The only discussions occurred between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). This limited engagement became critical as a series of events unfolded, leading to Indian airstrikes on key Pakistani military installations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 1 spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and made it clear that "India will hit the terrorists in Pakistan" after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, the sources said.
"All the citizens of Jaisalmer are requested that, as a precautionary measure, a blackout is declared from 7.30 pm today to 6 am tomorrow. Everyone should keep the lights in their homes and surroundings switched off," read instructions from the Jaisalmer district administration.
India and Pakistan have agreed to a cessation of hostilities following escalating tensions, with former Indian High Commissioner G Parthasarathy sharply criticising Pakistan's military leadership and drawing parallels to the Kargil conflict.
India and Pakistan have worked out an understanding on the stoppage of firing and military action, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday and noted that India will continue its firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism.
This came after President Trump on Sunday welcomed the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan saying that millions of people could have died if the peace had not been worked out. The US President was making a reference to a potential nuclear fallout between the two nations.