India inflicted psychological defeat on Pakistan-by skin of its teeth

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The Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Pakistan Army, requested his Indian counterpart on a hotline for the cessation of hostilities, which was agreed to. The DGMOs spoke again on 12 May and agreed to reduce troops on the borders. Barring a few violations, the ceasefire has held and a fragile calm prevails on India’s western front. PM Modi said that India has only “suspended” military action, and the ceasefire is contingent upon Pakistan’s conduct. The operation immediately triggered one of the biggest air battles from standoff ranges of 100-150 km between equals, which lasted over an hour. The next...