May 10, 2025 — India and Pakistan agreed on Saturday to a full ceasefire following U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the worst military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in decades.
The breakthrough comes after weeks of deadly missile, drone, and artillery strikes along the border, sparked by a gun massacre of tourists in India last month. New Delhi blamed the attack on Pakistan, a charge Islamabad strongly denies. The violence has left dozens of civilians dead on both sides, though the exact toll remains unconfirmed.
The first confirmation of the truce came from U.S. President Donald Trump, who posted on Truth Social: “I’m 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.”
Indian National Security Adviser Vikram Misri confirmed that top military officials from both nations spoke Saturday afternoon and agreed to halt all hostilities on land, air, and sea. “Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding,” Misri stated, adding that the military leadership would hold another round of talks on May 12.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, speaking on Geo News, acknowledged the ceasefire and credited Saudi Arabia and Turkey for their key roles in facilitating the agreement.
The ceasefire offers a rare moment of relief amid fears of further escalation between the long-time rivals, both armed with nuclear weapons.
