Hyderabad: A sudden but sweeping ceasefire agreement has been reached between India and Pakistan, with hostilities halted across land, air, and sea. The announcement came late Saturday evening from Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who confirmed the ceasefire would take effect from 5 PM that day.
Speaking at a brief press conference at 6 PM, Misri stated that both countries had agreed to stand down immediately from all forms of aggression. He also disclosed that the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both nations are scheduled to engage in a direct conversation on May 12 at noon.
This diplomatic development appears to be the result of intensive behind-the-scenes mediation led by the United States. At 5:30 PM, US President Donald Trump took to Twitter, revealing that a lengthy overnight dialogue facilitated by Washington had culminated in the breakthrough.
Trump wrote that he was pleased to announce that India and Pakistan had committed to a full and immediate cessation of attacks. He congratulated both governments for what he described as a “commonsense, wise” decision.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio later elaborated on the process, stating that both he and Vice President JD Vance had been in continuous communication with top officials from New Delhi and Islamabad over the past 48 hours. Those involved included Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Rubio noted that both governments had agreed not just to the ceasefire, but also to pursue future resolution of disputes through a neutral platform. He praised Modi and Sharif for what he called a “wise and peaceful” course of action.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed his country’s acceptance of the ceasefire with immediate effect. In a statement, Dar maintained that Pakistan had always worked for peace and stability in the region without compromising on its sovereignty or territorial integrity.