In a rare but significant development, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India resumed contact through a military hotline and agreed to maintain the current ceasefire arrangement along the Line of Control (LoC).

The first round of DGMO-level talks since the recent flare-up in border tensions was held between Pakistan’s Major General Kashif Abdullah and India’s Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. The much-anticipated communication came two days after both countries announced a mutual ceasefire, easing fears of a broader conflict.

According to reports, the conversation focused on key issues surrounding the fragile ceasefire, with both sides expressing commitment to avoid hostilities. It was mutually agreed that there would be no firing from either side and that civilian areas would not be targeted.

Interestingly, the call had initially been scheduled for Monday morning at 11 a.m. but was delayed for undisclosed reasons. It finally took place later in the evening, following a high-level security meeting chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The DGMO contact follows recent statements by Pakistan Army spokesperson Major General Ahmed Sharif, who reaffirmed Pakistan’s willingness to keep military communication channels open with India. He described DGMO talks as a routine and vital tool to prevent unnecessary escalation and maintain peace along the LoC.

This renewed communication has been widely welcomed as a positive step in the right direction. Military hotlines, which had gone quiet for months, have now been reactivated to help manage future incidents and maintain stability.

The international community is watching the situation closely, urging both nuclear-armed neighbors to stay on the path of dialogue and restraint rather than confrontation. With tensions simmering just below the surface, Monday’s DGMO-level engagement may offer a much-needed window of calm in an otherwise volatile environment.