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India-Pakistan ceasefire: India and Pakistan reportedly agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire on Saturday, 10 May 2025 following military conflict under Operation Sindoor which was launched in retaliation to the terrorist attack carried out by Pakistani terrorists on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Twenty-six people were massacred in the attack.
Following the ceasefire, US President Donald Trump said: “I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire,” as quoted by Reuters.
Pakistan Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said, “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Donald Trump said that over the past 48 hours he and Vice President JD Vance 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 Doval and Asim Malik.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting posted on X: “@MEAIndia announces that stoppage of firing & military action between India and Pakistan was worked out directly between the two countries. The Pak DGMO initiated the call this afternoon after which discussions took place and understanding reached. There is no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place. #OperationSindoor #IndiaFightsPropaganda.”
Main objectives of ceasefire: To protect human life (both military and civilian). To provide an opportunity for dialogue and peace process. To reduce tension and move towards a permanent solution. To respond to international pressure.
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