ISC Monitor (May 13, 2025)

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1. How backchannels and US mediators pulled India and Pakistan back from the brink

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyn617xv4no

2. The Danger for India and Pakistan Has Not Gone Away

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/world/asia/india-pakistan-war-analysis.html

3. India’s diplomatic ambitions tested as Trump pushes for deal on Kashmir

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indias-diplomatic-ambitions-tested-trump-pushes-deal-kashmir-2025-05-11/

4. Fact-check exposes Indian media’s fabricated reports on Indo-Pak conflict

https://www.tbsnews.net/world/south-asia/fact-check-exposes-indian-medias-fabricated-reports-indo-pak-conflict-1138706

5. Key takeaways from ISPR chief’s presser after ceasefire

https://www.geo.tv/latest/604130-key-takeaways-from-dg-ispr-presser-after-ceasefire

6. Opposition in India seeks answers from Modi govt regarding truce

https://www.geo.tv/latest/604132-opposition-in-india-seeks-answers-from-modi-govt-regarding-truce

7. Pakistan’s digital retaliation cripples India, inflicts major strategic, economic losses

https://www.geo.tv/latest/604135-pakistans-digital-retaliation-cripples-india-inflicts-major-strategic-economic-losses

8. India’s Vikram Misri locks X account after trolls call him ‘traitor’ over ceasefire

https://www.geo.tv/latest/604151-indias-vikram-misri-locks-x-account-after-trolls-call-him-traitor-over-ceasefire

9. Why Operation Sindoor is the biggest strike inside Pakistan. Explained in 5 points

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/operation-sindoor-indian-army-air-force-navy-biggest-strike-inside-pakistan-punjab-explained-5-points-2720990-2025-05-07

10. One move, several targets: Operation Sindoor starring Modi as grandmaster of geopolitics

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/operation-sindoor-pm-narendra-modi-one-move-several-targets-starring-grandmaster-geopolitics-2721027-2025-05-07

11. Operation Sindoor live updates: India briefs UN Security Council members on Pak strike

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-live-updates-india-air-strike-pakistan-terror-bases-camp-latest-news-today-7-may-2025-101746575073589.html

12. UK says it stands ready to support India and Pakistan to move towards dialogue and de-escalation

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uk-says-it-stands-ready-to-support-india-and-pakistan-to-move-towards-dialogue-and-de-escalation/article69548521.ece

13. Russia expresses ‘deep concern’ at escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russia-expresses-deep-concern-at-escalation-of-tensions-between-india-and-pakistan/article69548260.ece

14. Operation Sindoor reactions LIVE: Political leaders across party lines laud Indian Army

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/operation-sindoor-reactions-live-may-7/article69547610.ece

15. ‘Operation Sindoor’ LIVE: At least 10 killed in villages along LoC; PM Modi postpones Europe visit

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pahalgam-terror-attack-operation-sindoor-launch-live-updates-may-7-2025/article69543511.ece

16. Operation Sindoor: Full text of statement by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/in-full-government-statement-on-operation-sindoor/article69548025.ece

17. The nuclear factor

https://www.dawn.com/news/1910469/the-nuclear-factor

18. The way forward

https://www.dawn.com/news/1910473

19. The nuclear factor

https://www.dawn.com/news/1910469/the-nuclear-factor

20. The weaponisation of feminism in Operation Sindoor

https://images.dawn.com/news/1193612/the-weaponisation-of-feminism-in-operation-sindoor

21. BJP workers vandalise Karachi Bakery in India’s Hyderabad

https://www.dawn.com/news/1910531/bjp-workers-vandalise-karachi-bakery-in-indias-hyderabad

22. Indian journalist faces online abuse, harassment over anti-war post

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1310827-indian-journalist-faces-online-abuse-harassment-over-anti-war-post