Overview

• Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is ready for discussions covering Kashmir and all other pending issues.
• Dar stated Pakistan did not request mediation but was offered a meeting at a neutral location and indicated willingness to attend.
• He said he received a call from the United States urging a ceasefire and reiterated that Pakistan does not want war.
• Dar said the ceasefire with India is holding following May’s understanding to halt cross‑border strikes.
• The latest statements follow India’s May 7 Operation Sindoor strikes after the April 22 Pahalgam attack and subsequent exchanges until a May 10 de‑escalation.