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India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"I sure as hell helped settle problem between India-Pak last week," claims Trump
Doha [Qatar], May 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed to have played a role in settling the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. According to Trump, the situation was getting 'more and more hostile' but somehow managed to get it 'settled.' Speaking to American troops at a base in Doha, Qatar, Trump mentioned that both countries were happy with the trade discussion, suggesting that focusing on trade instead of conflict could be a way forward. 'I don't want to say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week, which was getting more and more hostile, and all of a sudden, you'll start seeing missiles of a different type, and we got it settled,' Trump said. Tensions between India and Pakistan heightened after a deadly attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. India accused Pakistan of supporting the attack, leading to a series of diplomatic and military actions, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and Operation Sindoor. The US President mentioned that the situation was 'escalating out of control' but seemed confident that his efforts had contributed to a resolution. 'I hope I don't walk out of here and two days later find out that it's not settled, but I think it is settled, and we talked to them about trade. Let's do trade instead of, and Pakistan was very happy with that, and India was very happy with that, and I think they're on the way...' He also commented on the historical nature of the dispute. 'They have been fighting for about a 1000 years in all fairness. So I said, you know. I could settle that up. I could settle; let me settle it up, and let's get them all together. How long have you been fighting for about 1000 years? Oh, that's a lot. I'm not sure about that. I'm not sure about settling. That's a tough one. They've been fighting for a long time... It was really going to be escalating out of control.' Notably, Pakistan was created on August 14, 1947, as a result of the Partition of India, which was driven by the demand for a separate Muslim state. The partition was officially sanctioned by the Indian Independence Act of 1947, leading to the formation of both Pakistan and India as independent dominions. The All-India Muslim League, under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, played a key role in advocating for the creation of Pakistan. Earlier today, foreign affairs expert KP Fabian asserted that India's decision to engage with Pakistan was not a result of US mediation post Operation Sindoor. He said that the US played a subtle yet significant role in pushing Pakistan towards the ceasefire talks. Speaking to ANI, Fabian clarified that the US did not facilitate direct mediation between India and Pakistan. Instead, the Americans seem to have nudged Pakistan in the right direction, encouraging them to talk with India directly. 'America did not mediate; they might have pushed Pakistan at some point for the ceasefire. It was not the US telling us, 'You should talk about it, India will do this, Pakistan will do that,' - that would be termed mediation. However, pushing Pakistan towards the ceasefire talks is not mediation but is still good. We are grateful to them for that much. We should thank President Trump for this, but the thanks is in context, not for the mediation; I clarify that there was no mediation. America just pushed Pakistan in the right direction, and we thank them for it,' he said. After the intense cross-border hostilities between India and Pakistan, a ceasefire was brokered on May 10, the US played a subtle yet significant role in pushing Pakistan towards the ceasefire talks. The US administration's behind-the-scenes efforts, particularly those of Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, involved extensive communication with Indian and Pakistani officials. Vance reportedly called Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to consider de-escalation options, while Rubio spoke with India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, and Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir. These diplomatic efforts ultimately led to Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations reaching out to India's DGMO to discuss a possible ceasefire. While the US attempted to take credit for the ceasefire, Fabian suggested that their role was more nuanced. According to Fabian, when US President Trump announced that he had spoken to both parties and secured a ceasefire agreement, the Indian government was 'quite upset' with the claim. India took decisive action, leaving Pakistan uncertain about its next steps. Pakistan faced a dilemma: escalate the situation or seek a US stepped in, urging Pakistan to request a ceasefire. The US then informed India of Pakistan's request, but India insisted on direct communication from Pakistan. 'When President Trump said before the announcement that he had spoken to both parties throughout the night and that we had agreed to the ceasefire, our people were quite upset with that. America did not mediate. We were stern with our actions, and Pakistan did not know what to do next. Should they escalate, or do they ask India to discuss a ceasefire? They were in a dilemma,' Fabian said, reflecting on the tense period of engagement. Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) eventually contacted their Indian counterpart, and the two DGMOs agreed to talks, paving the way for a ceasefire. Fabian highlighted India's firm stance, ultimately leading to Pakistan seeking a ceasefire. The diplomatic efforts culminated in a fragile peace between the two nations. He detailed how the situation unfolded diplomatically. 'During that time, America asked Pakistan to ask for a ceasefire. The US then told us that Pakistan is asking for a ceasefire, and we said fine, good enough, but we would want to hear that straight from Pakistan. Pakistan should tell us directly that they want a ceasefire. The Pakistani DGMO called after that, and after a while, our respective DGMOs agreed on the talk.' Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in the early hours of May 7, targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation was a retaliatory response to the May 5 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians, including one Nepali national, and injured several others. In response, Pakistan carried out cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and attempted drone attacks along the border regions. India retaliated with a coordinated strike, damaging radar infrastructure, communication centres, and airfields across Pakistani airbases. (ANI)
India.com
24-04-2025
- Politics
- India.com
How many Muslim soldiers remained in the Indian Army after 1947 partition? The answer is...
The partition of India in 1947 is one of the most significant events in Indian history. It led to the creation of two independent nations: India and Pakistan. It is to be noted that the partition was the result of political and religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims, fueled by decades of British colonial rule and the demand for a separate Muslim state by the All-India Muslim League, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah. But have you wondered how many soldiers crossed over into Pakistan? When India and Pakistan were divided, not just land and people, but entire cities, towns, streets, and neighborhoods that once belonged to undivided India were split between the two newly formed nations. To ensure the security of both India and Pakistan, the military also had to be divided. According to the ABP News report, at the time of partition, around 260,000 Hindu and Sikh soldiers chose to stay in India, while approximately 140,000 Muslim soldiers moved to Pakistan and became part of its armed forces. As a result, about two-thirds of the Indian Army remained with India, while one-third joined the military ranks of Pakistan. The division of the country was done primarily on the basis of religion — Pakistan was created for Muslims, while India remained home to Hindus and Sikhs. However, people were given the freedom to choose which country they wanted to live in. The same principle applied to the division of the Indian Army. The partition of soldiers was based on two factors. The first was religion — soldiers were divided between India and Pakistan based on their faith. The second was personal choice — soldiers were given the freedom to decide whether they wanted to serve in the Indian or Pakistani army. It is believed that before partition, Muslims made up around 30 to 36 percent of the Indian Army. However, after the division, the percentage of Muslim soldiers in the Indian Army dropped significantly, with only about 2 percent remaining. You may have heard many stories of bravery from the Rajputana Rifles in the Indian Army. This regiment also had a unit of Muslim soldiers. When the country was partitioned, this group of Muslim soldiers moved to Pakistan and joined its army. They were later merged into the Baloch Regiment of the Pakistan Army.
Express Tribune
23-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Governor and CM Sindh pay tribute at Quaid's Mausoleum on Pakistan Day
Listen to article Sindh governor Kamran Tessori and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, along with cabinet members, visited the mausoleum of founder of the nation — Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah — on the occasion of Pakistan Day. They offered Fateha (prayers) and laid flowers at the grave of the founder of Pakistan. Speaking to the media, he reflected on the significance of March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League adopted the Pakistan Resolution in Lahore, which laid the foundation for an independent homeland. The chief minister emphasised that this year marks the 85th anniversary of the resolution. On this historic occasion, he prayed for Pakistan's progress in line with the vision of its founder and expressed hope that the country would continue to thrive as an Islamic democratic state. The CM also mentioned the tragic events of 1971 and how former prime minister Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto played a pivotal role in rebuilding and uniting Pakistan. Commenting on recent terrorist incidents in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, including the attack on the Jaffer Express and incidents in Noshki, Kalat, and Bannu, Murad Ali Shah underscored the importance of national security. He criticised political elements who had previously neglected to attend National Security Committee meetings and reiterated that terrorism must be addressed collectively. No Canals are being built To a question, Chief Minister Murad Shah categorically stated that no canals are being constructed. Addressing the concerns of the public, he emphasised that Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will personally visit various areas to reassure citizens that no such canals will be built. He reiterated that the PPP will never permit the construction of these canals and that any misinformation regarding the matter will be clarified. Murad Shah further asserted that no canals have ever been planned for construction in Sindh, and even the allotted lands for corporate farming will not receive water from any canal. Expressing his concerns, the chief minister also pointed out the delay in the construction of the Hyderabad-Sukkur motorway. "Despite multiple attempts to advance the project, it has not been initiated," he said. He stressed that this motorway is not solely intended for Sindh, but for the entire country, as it will significantly enhance trade. Mr Shah indicated that funds for this motorway have been allocated under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), but this prioritisation is unwarranted. He recalled that when the issue was previously raised in the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), Sindh objected - not to the construction of a road, but to the absence of equitable development, which is mandated by the Constitution. The CM contended that the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway should be constructed first rather than focusing on linking other districts elsewhere. He also stated that although the Sindh government should not be required to contribute, it is willing to do so to expedite the project. Emphasising provincial autonomy, the chief minister made it clear that the Sindh government will not permit any federal institution to undertake projects in the province without its consent, as such actions lead to duplication of efforts. He cited past instances, particularly during Imran Khan's tenure, where parallel projects were initiated by both the federal and provincial governments, resulting in inefficiencies. Murad Shah urged the federal government to convene a CCI meeting to discuss all outstanding issues, including the water issue. Concluding his address, the Chief Minister prayed for Pakistan's continued progress and urged all citizens to be prepared to defend the country.
