In a significant development, India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following a period of escalating tensions and military confrontations along the Line of Control (LoC). The agreement was reached after a phone conversation between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries on May 10, 2025, at 3:35 PM IST. The ceasefire came into effect at 5:00 PM IST the same day, encompassing all military actions from land, air, and sea.
This ceasefire follows a series of violent incidents, including a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based militants, leading to retaliatory airstrikes on Pakistani territory on May 7, 2025. These events marked a significant deterioration in bilateral relations, with both nations engaging in military and diplomatic escalations.
The United States played a mediating role in facilitating the ceasefire. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement on social media, stating that after extensive talks, both nations had agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire."
While the ceasefire has been welcomed as a positive step towards de-escalation, analysts caution that the underlying issues remain unresolved. The situation in Kashmir continues to be a flashpoint, and the potential for future conflicts persists. Both governments have expressed a commitment to maintaining peace, but the durability of the ceasefire will depend on sustained diplomatic engagement and addressing the root causes of the conflict.
The next scheduled communication between the DGMOs is set for May 12, 2025, to assess the implementation of the ceasefire and discuss further confidence-building measures.
As the region watches closely, the international community remains hopeful that this ceasefire will pave the way for lasting peace and stability between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
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