BS EDIT: India-Pakistan Ceasefire: Fragile But Necessary

By Business StandardPublished On May 12, 2025

Ceasefire Reached, But Breached

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday

But Pakistan reportedly violated it hours later—testing the truce’s durability

Pahalgam Attack Changed the Game

The April 22 terror attack that killed 26, including a Nepali national, shifted India’s posture

Tolerance for cross-border terrorism is now zero

India’s Targeted Response

On May 7, India struck nine terror sites

No civilian or military targets hit—measured, firm, and non-escalatory

Pakistan’s Escalation Explained

Pakistan targeted both military and civilian zones—likely to boost internal legitimacy and attract global attention

Staying Prepared

India must remain vigilant

Better intel, stronger security, and swift retaliation are key to deterrence

Power Lies in Rawalpindi

Pakistan’s army, not its government, controls strategic decisions

Until that changes, peace will remain uncertain