Islamabad: In a significant development signaling a potential thaw in recent tensions, Pakistan and India have reached a mutual understanding to revert their armed forces to peacetime deployments along the Line of Control (LoC) and international border by May 30, according to senior officials familiar with the matter.
Military leadership from both sides, particularly the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs), are actively overseeing a phased pullback of troops, sources told Geo News on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the ongoing discussions.
The troop repositioning comes as a second phase of the ceasefire agreement that has largely held since the beginning of this month, despite a spike in hostilities. Officials have described the move as a “continuation of confidence-building measures” and a crucial step toward restoring stability in the region.
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“The return to normal military positions is part of the second phase of the ceasefire framework,” a senior government source confirmed, noting that the decision was made possible through diplomatic mediation, particularly from the United States and other key international players.
Tensions had sharply escalated following what Pakistani officials labeled as acts of aggression by Indian forces, prompting both militaries to adopt forward, combat-ready positions. The current drawdown reflects a tentative return to normalcy along one of the world’s most volatile borders.
While neither government has issued an official statement regarding the troop movements, the unprecedented coordination between the DGMOs is being seen as a rare and deliberate effort to avoid further conflict.
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