New Delhi [India]: India and Pakistan have agreed to a mutual ceasefire to halt all military operations across land, sea, and air—a significant development confirmed by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday.
In a post on X, Jaishankar stated:
“India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.”
India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 10, 2025
India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.
The ceasefire understanding follows a call earlier in the afternoon from Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) to his Indian counterpart.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the breakthrough during a press briefing:
“Pakistan’s DGMO contacted the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours. It was agreed that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air, and at sea with effect from 1700 hours IST.”
He also revealed that another round of DGMO-level talks is scheduled for May 12 at 1200 hours IST to continue confidence-building measures.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar echoed the announcement, saying:
“Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the two nations have also agreed to commence broad-based talks at a neutral location.
“Over the past 48 hours, VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik. We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif for their prudence and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace,” Rubio posted on X.
The ceasefire comes after a period of heightened military escalation triggered by the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.
In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terror sites inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
This led to a spike in hostilities as Pakistan escalated tensions using artillery and drone attacks.
Earlier in the day, Foreign Secretary Misri had condemned Pakistan’s recent military actions as “escalatory and provocative,” while presenting concrete evidence of violations and misinformation at a morning media briefing.
The agreement to cease hostilities marks a critical turning point in the ongoing conflict. With military commanders set to resume talks on May 12, international observers remain cautiously optimistic about a potential diplomatic thaw.