Sunday, May 11, 2025 - India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after days of strikes and counter-strikes, according to an announcement by US President Donald Trump.
The agreement comes after weeks of escalating attacks and counterattacks
between the two regional rivals.
The ceasefire follows multiple reports of Indian missiles targeting
Pakistani air bases, retaliatory Pakistani air strikes, and explosions heard in
Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, Indian authorities
confirmed the downing of several enemy drones over Amritsar.
Pakistan has now fully reopened its airspace for all types of flights,
with all airports across the country resuming regular operations.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that the ceasefire resulted
from 48 hours of intensive talks involving top officials from both nations. He
stated that both sides had agreed to initiate broader discussions at a neutral
venue.
India's Foreign Ministry confirmed that the Directors General of Military
Operations from both countries had spoken and mutually agreed to cease all
hostilities—on land, in the air, and at sea—from 17:00 IST (12:30 UTC). Further
talks are scheduled for May 12.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry also confirmed the agreement, emphasizing its
commitment to peace and regional stability, while asserting its sovereignty and
territorial integrity.
Trump posted that the ceasefire was the outcome of US-mediated overnight
talks, commending both nations for "using common sense and great
intelligence."
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