The long-anticipated Pakistan-India DGMO talks finally resumed on Monday after a brief delay, according to Indian media outlets.
The hotline conversation between the Directors General of Military Operations from both countries was initially scheduled for 11 a.m. It was, however, postponed without any official explanation. Sources reported the talks were likely to take place later in the evening.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level security meeting just hours before the military communication was expected to resume.
Pakistan’s DGMO was scheduled to speak with his Indian counterpart, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, in line with the ongoing ceasefire arrangement. This understanding followed an announcement by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding reduced border tensions.
This renewed Pakistan-India DGMO contact came just days after Major General Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), addressed the press. He stated that Pakistan was open to dialogue through all military channels, including DGMO-level discussions.
He highlighted that such communications help prevent escalation along the Line of Control (LoC). These talks are not new, he said — they are part of routine military coordination.
As of Monday noon, the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was still holding. Officials confirmed that the reactivation of military hotlines had helped maintain calm.
The Pakistan-India DGMO talks are being closely watched by the international community. Diplomats and global powers are concerned that the lack of sustained diplomacy could reignite tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Major General Ahmed Sharif reiterated during his briefing that Pakistan remains committed to peace. He stressed the importance of restraint and the role of military-to-military dialogue in preserving regional stability.
With tensions still high and both armies positioned along a volatile border, the continuation of DGMO-level contact between Pakistan and India may play a key role in preventing conflict.
The restored Pakistan-India DGMO hotline signals that both sides, despite deep mistrust, recognize the value of direct military communication in diffusing crises.
