In a significant step toward peace, India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all military actions following the recent Operation Sindoor. The announcement was made today during a special press conference held by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
"The Director General of Military Operations, Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations, India at 15.35 Hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides will stop all firing and military actions on land, in the air and the sea with effect from 17.00 hours Indian Standard Time today,”
— Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary
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According to Misri, clear instructions have been issued to both sides to implement this agreement immediately. He further mentioned that both Director Generals of Military Operations will hold another conversation on May 12 at 12:00 hours to review the ceasefire status and ensure continued coordination.
This decision follows Operation Sindoor, a major Indian military response conducted in the early hours of May 7. The operation targeted nine terrorist camps inside Pakistan, as a direct response to the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
Soon after the operation, Pakistan attempted to escalate tensions by targeting Indian cities and military facilities. However, Indian forces successfully repelled these efforts, preventing any major damage.
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“After a long night of mediated talks by the United States, India and Pakistan agreed for an immediate and full ceasefire,”
— US President Donald Trump
President Trump confirmed that the ceasefire came after intensive diplomatic efforts, led by the United States, to ease rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
The ceasefire covers all zones of military engagement — land borders, airspace, and maritime boundaries — signaling a comprehensive halt to hostile activities from both sides.
