ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has sent an important message to India throughdiplomatic channels, claims Indian media.
Pakistan has asked India to de-escalate border tension between securityforces of the two countries.
Pakistan requested a military de-escalation along the Line of Control (LoC)through a message sent via diplomatic channels, government sources havetold India Today.
The request of de-escalation by Pakistan has come in the wake of increasedborder skirmishes after the February terror attack in Pulwama that killedover 45 CRPF personnel. The communication for “de-escalation” was sent inmid-April, sources said.
India, meanwhile, remains firm on its stand that de-escalation will happenonly when Pakistan takes strong measures to stop terror activities from itssoil.
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As per a review by the Army in the aftermath of Pulwama attack andairstrikes by the Indian Air Force, based on recent activities on thePakistani side, it was assessed that Islamabad would put in efforts toensure skirmishes are controlled.
“Pakistan will continue with proposals of de-escalation both throughmilitary and diplomatic channels,” the assessment said.
