ISLAMABAD – In a significant development, Pakistan and India have agreed to withdraw their troops to peacetime positions along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border by May 30. According to senior officials, this decision is part of a broader understanding between the two nations to ease recent military tensions.
Sources revealed that the military leadership on both sides, particularly the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs), are actively coordinating the phased troop pullback. The move follows a ceasefire agreement that has largely held since the beginning of this month, after a period of high alert and frontline deployments.
Officials described the upcoming repositioning as the second phase of the ceasefire arrangement and a vital confidence-building measure. They believe it marks a hopeful turn in bilateral ties that have been strained due to recent border hostilities. Diplomatic efforts, especially from the United States and other international partners, played a key role in facilitating this agreement.
Earlier this month, tensions spiked after what Pakistani authorities called “aggressive actions” by Indian forces, prompting both militaries to adopt combat-ready positions. The current decision to de-escalate and return to regular deployments suggests a shared interest in restoring stability across the region.
While neither Islamabad nor New Delhi has made an official statement on the pullback, insiders say the ongoing communication between the DGMOs shows a rare example of direct military coordination aimed at reducing conflict risk. The move is being seen as a cautious but constructive step toward normalising relations.