India Pakistan News Updates: Situation normal in Jammu and Kashmir; China's vice FM meets Pak envoy to discuss India tensions

Economic Times

14-05-2025

14 May 2025 | 08:50:04 AM IST
India Pakistan News Live Updates: China's vice-foreign minister Sun Weidong met on Tuesday with Pakistan's ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi to discuss tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, a statement from his ministry said on Wednesday. India Pakistan News Live Updates: The Indian armed forces had launched Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack. Subsequently, the two countries were involved in military actions against each other.The two sides on May 10 reached an understanding on halting all military actions. Show more On India-Pakistan understanding, BJP leader Rajendra Agarwal said, "... There is still a lot of anger in the country's people because Pakistan has an abysmal record. But we have given Pakistan a decisive defeat... We know that Pakistan only gives fake assurances. If Pakistan commits any more audacious acts, then we will attack it again, and the blessings and morale of the people will remain high." On MP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai says, "The nation is saddened by Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's insult, who increased the nation's respect. Her insult is an insult to the women, the army and the people of the country. I request PM Modi to take action against such a leader and suspend him immediately..." Security forces on Tuesday neutralised a live shell that was recovered earlier in the Nowshera area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.The live shells were reported after Pakistan's shelling across the Line of Control. The army successfully defused them for the safety of the locals in the border villages. The school education department here on Tuesday announced that all government and private schools in Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, and Samba districts will remain closed today.According to the department, the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure. No specific reason for the closure was stated in the order issued by the Directorate.It is important to note that government and private schools in Udhampur district, as well as in Bani, Basholi, Mahanpur, Bhaddu, Malhar, and Billawar zones of Kathua district, will remain open on the same day."All Govt and Pvt schools in Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch & Samba districts will remain closed tomorrow on 14 May, 2025. However, all Govt and pvt schools in dist Udhampur and Bani, Basholi, Mahanpur, Bhaddu, Malhar and Billawar zones of dist Kathua shall open tomorrow on 14th May, 2025," the department said in an official statement. China's vice-foreign minister Sun Weidong met on Tuesday with Pakistan's ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi to discuss tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, a statement from his ministry said on Wednesday.Sun said "China welcomes and supports Pakistan and India achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire", the statement said. "China is ready to continue to play a constructive role in this regard," it added. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, on Tuesday stated that the global community has shown a clear understanding of India's plight and recognised that the Pahalgam terrorist attack targeted Indian tourists and that the epicentre of terrorism lies across the border in Pakistan.He said that numerous foreign leaders have acknowledged India's right to defend itself and protect its citizens, emphasising that the epicentre of terrorism is in Pakistan.While addressing a question of India and Pakistan 'hyphenation,' Jaiswal, while addressing the MEA briefing, said, "There is widespread understanding in the world that Indian tourists were the victims of terrorism at Pahalgam and that the epicentre of terrorism is across the border in Pakistan. A number of foreign leaders, in their conversations with Indian counterparts, recognised India's right to defend itself and protect its people."He added, "I also draw your attention to the UN Security Council press statement of 25th April, which states that - 'there is a need to uphold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice.' They further stressed that those responsible for these killings should be held accountable." Following the recent cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, the US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasised the importance of direct communication between both countries.He also commended India and Pakistan for choosing the path of peace.On being asked if the US received any assurance or commitment during their talks with Pakistan, whether Pakistan will dismantle its terror infrastructure or no longer support terror groups in the country, Pigott while addressing the press briefing on Tuesday said, "I can only reiterate that we welcome the ceasefire reached between India and Pakistan this weekend. We commend both Prime Ministers for choosing the path of peace. We also want to encourage direct communication between the parties." Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sat Sharma visited the families of the victims who lost their lives in heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan in recent days.Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Sharma said that Pakistan targeted civilian areas. Further referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, the BJP leader also asserted that every action of Pakistan will be given a befitting reply."...We met the families who have lost their loved ones in Pakistani shelling... Pakistan targeted civilian areas... PM Modi clearly said that the fight between Pakistan and India is for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and terrorism, and trade cannot go on simultaneously... Every action of Pakistan will be given a befitting reply," BJP President Sat Sharma said. Kapil Surana, President of Udaipur Marble Processors Committee, told ANI, "Udaipur is Asia's biggest exporter of marbles. All members of the committee had unanimously agreed to stop trade with Turkiye because of its support to Pakistan... 70% of the marble imported to India comes from Turkiye... Not just Udaipur, if all marble associations stop their trade with Turkiye, it will give a strong message to the world that the Indian government is not alone, industries and all Indians stand with our government... If we stop trade with Turkiye, the demand for Indian marble will grow..." India expelled a Pakistani official working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi for allegedly indulging in espionage.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official was indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India and that he had been given 24 hours to leave the country.The move comes amid tensions between the two neighbours following a four-day military confrontation. Pakistan on Tuesday declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission here "persona non grata" for engaging in activities what it called "incompatible" with his privileged status. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said that the concerned official has been directed to leave Pakistan within 24 hours."The Government of Pakistan has declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, as persona non grata for engaging in activities incompatible with his privileged status," it said.