Islamabad – The Pakistani government has reached out to former U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking his support in setting up peace talks with India. This move reflects Pakistan’s renewed effort to open diplomatic channels as regional tensions continue.
Seeking Mediation
Diplomatic sources say Pakistani officials have quietly asked Trump’s team if he would help start a dialogue between Islamabad and New Delhi. This request follows a rise in cross-border tensions and a steady increase in instability.
A senior official involved in the discussions shared that Pakistan believes Trump’s past interest in peace in South Asia and his wide influence could help bring the two sides to the table.
Past Mediation Offers
During his time in office, Donald Trump offered more than once to help mediate between India and Pakistan, focusing on the long-standing dispute over Kashmir. India has always rejected outside involvement, but Pakistan welcomed Trump’s help at the time.
This recent move signals that Pakistan still values his involvement, hoping his international profile might help end the current diplomatic freeze.
Ongoing Issues Between Pakistan and India
Relations between Pakistan and India have stayed tense, especially because of disputes over Kashmir, cross-border violence, and water sharing. Efforts to restart formal talks ended in 2019 after India changed the status of Jammu & Kashmir by revoking Article 370.
