INDIA, PAKISTAN ANNOUNCE IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE FOLLOWING DAYS OF MILITARY TENSIONS

Sat 10 May 2025:

India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after days of military escalation.

US President Donald Trump posted on social media the two nations have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”.

Pakistan and India earlier targeted each other’s military sites as Islamabad launched “Operation Bunyan Marsoos” after three Pakistani airbases were targeted by India’s “air-to-surface missiles”.

Authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir say at least 13 people have been killed and more than 50 wounded in the region since last night due to Indian shelling.

More than 60 people have been reported killed so far since India launched missiles on Wednesday that it said targeted “terrorist camps” in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The ceasefire was announced after US President Trump stated that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “complete and immediate ceasefire.”

In a post on his Truth Social site, US President Donald Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”.

Trump wrote, “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. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

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Pakistan confirms India ceasefire ‘with immediate effect’

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed Pakistan’s ceasefire with India.

“Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect,” he said in a social media post.

The minister added: “Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”

Ishaq Dar has told Geo News that three dozens countries were involved in the active diplomacy efforts towards the ceasefire agreement.

The top diplomat also extended his gratitude to these countries, especially acknowledging efforts by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

“Pakistan has always worked for regional peace without compromising its sovereignty,” he said.

Ceasefire agreement with India not partial: Pakistani foreign minister

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has told Geo TV that the deal with India is a full-fledged ceasefire understanding between the countries.

India and Pakistan have also activated military channels and hotlines following the deal, according to Dar.

Pakistan opens airspace to all flights

The airports authority of Pakistan says the country’s airspace has been fully restored for all flights.

The statement comes shortly after Pakistan and India agreed to a ceasefire deal after days of heavy fighting.

India confirms ceasefire deal

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the director-general of military operations of Pakistan called his Indian counterpart earlier this afternoon and an agreement was made.

“It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all fighting and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 17:00 Indian Standard Time today (11:30 GMT),” he said in a short statement.

“Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The directors general of military operations will talk again on May 12 at 12:00.”

‘God has been kind’: Kashmiris react to India-Pakistan ceasefire

Following the announcement of a ceasefire agreed between India and Pakistan, residents of Indian-administered Kashmir expressed a sense of relief, with many praying for a lasting solution to the Kashmir conflict.

“I was extremely anxious about what was happening,” 25-year-old Rumaisa Jan, a resident of Srinagar who has her wedding scheduled next week, told Al Jazeera. “This is the wisest decision taken after so many lives have been lost. We want peace and an end to all these hostilities.”

Firdous Ahmad Sheikh, who runs a travel agency in the city, said he was frustrated by Kashmir being turned into a “battleground” by the two countries.

“My only fear is that things could escalate again in future. These countries must sit together and find a political solution to Kashmir once and for all. I pray our children don’t have to witness such times again.

“God has been kind to us for now.”

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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