India Confirms US President Donald Trump’s Statement, Announces Immediate Ceasefire – World Pakistan
India’s Foreign Secretary, Shri Vikram Misri, confirmed that a ceasefire has been established between Pakistan and India, effective at 5:00 PM IST (4:30 PM PKT) on Thursday.
In a press briefing, Misri stated that the agreement was reached after a conversation between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of both countries at 3:35 PM IST (3:05 PM PKT). The DGMOs agreed that all military operations—land, air, and sea—would cease from the designated time.
“Instructions have been issued to both sides to implement this understanding immediately,” Misri confirmed. The foreign secretary also mentioned that the DGMOs would hold another discussion on May 12 at 12:00 PM IST (11:30 AM PKT) to continue the dialogue.
This development marks a crucial step toward de-escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, who have been engaged in frequent military exchanges along their contested borders. The ceasefire is being closely monitored by the international community, hoping for a lasting resolution.
VIDEO | MEA (@MEAIndia) Press Briefing: “The DGMO of Pakistan called DGMO of India at 15.35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 1700 hours IST,” says foreign… pic.twitter.com/wkJci5Ue6f
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 10, 2025
Later External Affairs Minister of India. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State also announced the same through Twitter.
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
Tensions between India and Pakistan sharply escalated after a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on April 22, which resulted in 26 deaths. India blamed elements allegedly based in Pakistan but failed to provide evidence, leading to Islamabad’s rejection of the accusations.
In retaliation, India took significant steps, including closing the Wagah border, revoking Pakistani visas, and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan denounced these actions as an “act of war” and sealed its side of the crossing.
Following the escalation, explosions were reported across several Pakistani cities on May 6 and 7, including Muzaffarabad and Bahawalpur. Pakistan accused India of launching airstrikes, prompting Islamabad to initiate Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. This operation targeted key Indian military installations, resulting in Pakistan claiming to have downed five Indian fighter jets, including four Rafale aircraft. Despite this, Pakistan exercised restraint, with officials indicating that more jets could have been shot down. The French government later confirmed the first-ever combat loss of a Rafale jet.
Pakistan also reported intercepting 77 Israeli-made Harop drones, using a mix of electronic and conventional defence systems. The military stated that the drones were part of an ongoing campaign targeting areas used for launching attacks on Pakistani civilians and religious sites. Additionally, Pakistan launched the Al-Fatah missile in memory of children killed in these recent airstrikes.
Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos
Pakistan’s military launched a comprehensive counter-offensive, codenamed Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, in retaliation against a series of missile, air, and drone strikes by India in the early hours of May 10 that targeted multiple air bases in Pakistan. The operation is a direct response to the escalating hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, particularly following India’s unprovoked attacks on Pakistani airbases on May 7.
Key Targets Hit in Pakistan’s Retaliatory Strikes
In Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, Pakistan targeted multiple Indian military installations, including key airbases and supply depots. The Pakistani military successfully struck the Pathankot and Udhampur airbases, as well as military assets in Gujarat and Rajasthan. At Udhampur, Pakistan launched a barrage of Fateh-1 missiles, each with a range of 120 km, successfully hitting their targets.
