BREAKING: United States of America Played a Major role as India, Pakistan Agree on Ceasefire

India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Easing Tensions in South Asia

May 10, 2025 – In a significant step toward de-escalating one of the most volatile conflicts in South Asia, India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire, effective from 5:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The announcement, first made by U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform, was swiftly confirmed by officials in both New Delhi and Islamabad, marking a rare moment of diplomatic progress between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

The ceasefire comes after weeks of intense military escalation, including cross-border drone strikes, missile attacks, and artillery exchanges, primarily along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed region of Kashmir. The conflict, which claimed dozens of lives, including civilians, was sparked by a deadly terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, India-administered Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists, were killed. India blamed Pakistan for supporting the attack, a charge Islamabad denied, leading to a series of retaliatory strikes, including India’s “Operation Sindoor,” which targeted alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Punjab.

A Diplomatic Breakthrough

The ceasefire agreement was brokered through intense U.S.-mediated talks, with President Trump claiming credit for the negotiations that involved high-level officials, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and their respective military and diplomatic representatives. “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am 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,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the agreement in a brief press conference in New Delhi, stating that Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) initiated a call to his Indian counterpart at 3:35 PM IST on Saturday. “It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air, and sea with effect from 1700 hours IST,” Misri said, adding that the DGMOs are scheduled to speak again on May 12 to ensure compliance.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also endorsed the ceasefire, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to peace while safeguarding its sovereignty. In a statement to Geo News, Dar described the agreement as a “full-fledged” and “not partial” ceasefire, noting that three dozen countries had supported the diplomatic efforts.

Context of the Conflict

The recent escalation was among the most serious in decades, raising global concerns about the potential for a full-scale war between two nuclear-armed nations. Tensions flared after the Pahalgam attack, which India attributed to Pakistan-based militant groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. India’s Operation Sindoor, launched in response, reportedly neutralised over 100 terrorists, but it also provoked Pakistan to retaliate with missile and drone strikes targeting Indian military bases.

Both sides reported significant civilian casualties. Pakistan claimed 11 civilians were killed in Indian shelling near the LoC, while India reported damage to civilian infrastructure, including a gurdwara in Punjab and homes in Kashmir. The conflict disrupted daily life, with 32 airports in northern and western India temporarily closed,