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New Delhi:
From intense hostilities to a ceasefire, the evolving situation between India and Pakistan took a 180-degree turn in just half an hour on Saturday evening.
It all started at 5.25 pm on Saturday, when US President Donald Trump said India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire following a “long night of talks” mediated by the United States.
Minutes later, the ceasefire was confirmed by both India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the foreign ministry in Pakistan.
The ceasefire on land, in the air and sea, India said, was agreed upon after Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations called up his Indian counterpart at 3.35 pm on Saturday afternoon, and came into effect at 5 pm. Follow live updates here.
Setting The Ball Rolling
Taking to his social media website Truth Social around 8 am in Washington DC, Donald Trump tweeted, “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. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
In a post on X soon after, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio – who spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir earlier in the day – echoed Trump and said the two countries have agreed to an immediate ceasefire.
Mr Rubio said India and Pakistan have also agreed to start talks on a “broad set of issues” 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…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) May 10, 2025
“We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace,” the Secretary of State wrote.
India, Pak Confirm
Shortly after Mr Rubio’s post, Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that a ceasefire had indeed been agreed to.
“Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect,” Mr Dar wrote, going on to claim – after three nights of drone and missile attacks at Indian military installations and civilian areas – that “Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region”.
Only India’s confirmation was awaited after this, and it came at 6 pm in the form of a short statement by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
“The Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India at 1535 hours IST earlier today.. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time today,” Mr Misri said, adding that instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to the understanding.
The foreign secretary also said that the DGMOs would speak again at noon on Monday.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said that military action has ceased, but underlined that India’s uncompromising stance against terrorism would not change.
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.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 10, 2025
“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,” he wrote on X.
