Pakistan, India agree to immediate ceasefire

May 10, 2025 (MLN): In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire as both countries committed to peace talks on a wide range of issues.

The agreement was reached after high-level negotiations mediated by the United States.

This development was informed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, who stated:

"After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence."

Right after this, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed this, 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!"

U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio added further detail on the diplomatic engagements:

"Over the past 48 hours, Vice President JD 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.
I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.
We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace."

The ceasefire is expected to ease tensions that have long plagued South Asia, opening a potential window for sustained dialogue and regional stability.

To recall, on May 07, 2025, India launched strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir last night. The attacks, which India claimed were “precision strikes” on terror infrastructure under Operation Sindoor, resulted in the deaths of at least 26 civilians and left over 45 injured, including a child.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced the move as an “act of war,” vowing a resolute response and calling India a “deceitful enemy.”

Following the air raids, heavy shelling and gunfire erupted along multiple sectors of the LoC.

Today, Pakistan's army initiated retaliatory action in response to the ongoing Indian aggression. The operation has been officially named Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.

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