India failed to isolate Pakistan diplomatically, says former RAW chief
Key takeaways
- Pakistan-India relations have remained largely frozen in recent years, with diplomatic engagement stalled.
- The war between the two nuclear-armed nations ended on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.
- Following the military conflict, Pakistan emerged as a regional stabilisation force, acting as a mediator between the United States and Iran — managing to secure a 14-day fragile ceasefire, which was eventually extended.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan India failed to isolate Pakistan diplomatically, says former RAW chief Ex-spymaster AS Dulat says Pakistan will never disintegrate despite Indian assumptions By Web Desk | Published May 16, 2026
Former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief AS Dulat has acknowledged that India’s long-standing efforts to isolate Pakistan at the international level diplomatically have not succeeded despite repeatedly promoting a terrorism-related narrative.
Speaking to a British news channel, Dulat said India had attempted to isolate Pakistan globally since the beginning but failed to achieve the objective despite using international lobbying, available resources and proxy channels.