Published on, Aug. 19 -- August 19, 2025 6:35 PM

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan responded strongly to Indian aggression before India itself asked for a ceasefire. Speaking at a press conference in London, he clarified that no one asked the U.S. or any country to broker peace. He said Pakistan carried out a firm response from 4:00 am to 8:00 am on May 10. At 8:15 am, U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio called him to say India wanted a ceasefire.

Dar explained that Pakistan has no interest in war and seeks peace to focus on economic development. He told the U.S. that Pakistan's goal is growth, not conflict. The deputy PM stressed that peace allows the country to invest in public welfare and infrastructure. He added that Pakis...