No talks between NSAs, only DGMOS communication: India – Source of tensions in Pakistan

Sources said diplomatic communication between India and Pakistan is still limited to military channels, and there is no negotiation between the National Security Advisor (NSA) or the foreign ministers of the two countries.The only discussion took place among the directors of Military Operations (DGMO). As a series of activities unfolded, this limited participation became crucial, leading to air strikes on India’s Pakistani military facilities.
This situation was conducted on the morning of May 9 and May 10 by India on the morning of May 9 and May 10. The strikes, described by sources as “hellfire” operations, were severely damaged in key locations, including Rahim Yar Khan Airbase, whose runway was “completely flat” and Nur Khan, Pakistani air base in Chaklala. The strike is characterized by precision and intensity, which directly affects strategic location.
Tensions have been intensifying in the days leading up to the strike. According to sources, India informed Pakistan’s DGMO on May 7 that it targeted the terrorist infrastructure of the Pakistani territory, but did not respond. Only after the air strikes on May 9 and 10, Pakistan’s DGMO had a conversation with his Indian counterparts at 1:00 pm on May 10.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attracted international attention after talking to Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir. Rubio informed Jaishankar that Pakistan was ready for negotiations. However, India insists that any discussion should be strictly carried out between DGMOs. After that, the Pakistani DGMO initiated contact.

Air strikes are not limited to military bases. According to sources, they are also targeting terrorist camps in Muridek and Bahawalpur, closely related to Pakistan’s Service Intelligence (ISI). India’s approach is clear – it will not focus on secondary camps, but is directed to the main headquarters related to terrorist activities. Indians are now preparing to present the latest evidence of Pakistan’s participation in terrorism at the UN Security Council (UNSC). This evidence is expected to be presented next week at the UNSCR 1267 Sanctions Committee. It was further emphasized that the strikes showed a large gap in military capabilities between India and Pakistan. The Indian air strikes were described as precise and devastating, while Pakistan’s retaliatory attempts were largely ineffective. “The difference between India and Pakistan is huge. India attacks at will, and most of the attacks in Pakistan have been foiled,” the source said.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar earlier clarified India’s position in a May 1 call with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio. Air strikes from May 9 to 10 strengthened the news.

India also stressed its clear position in Kashmir, saying: “There is only one thing left – the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). There is no other thing to say to say. If they talk about handing over terrorists, we can talk, we won’t talk. We don’t have any other topics. We don’t want anyone to mediate. We don’t need anyone to confirm.

The strike is part of a broader strategy to remove the core of terrorist networks. Instead of targeting smaller peripheral camps, India focuses on key locations directly related to the terrorist infrastructure. This is emphasized on strikes against Muridek and Bahawalpur, both closely related to ISI operations.

The escalation comes after India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, where 26 people were killed. The operation targeted nine terrorist sites in Pakistan, which occupied Jamu and Kashmir. Despite the initial understanding between the stopping fire and military operations, the violations continued, leading to retaliation in India, according to sources.