In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” across all fronts—land, air, and sea—effective from 5:00 pm on Saturday. This development was confirmed by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri following a crucial phone conversation between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations. The call, initiated by the Pakistani DGMO at 3:35 pm, led to mutual understanding and clear instructions for halting all military engagements. The DGMOs are scheduled to review the ceasefire progress again on May 12 at 12:00 noon.

The announcement came shortly after US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, stating that the agreement followed a long night of US-mediated talks. Trump expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, highlighting America’s role in brokering peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The United States’ involvement was reinforced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s conversations with key stakeholders, including Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir. Rubio also issued a similar statement via X, indicating the depth of the US diplomatic push.

Sources revealed that while the ceasefire agreement marks a vital step forward, there are no immediate plans for broader bilateral discussions or resolutions on other contentious issues. The decision to halt all military actions appears to be a confidence-building measure aimed at easing tensions and avoiding further escalation. Both sides have committed to respecting the ceasefire and maintaining communication through established military channels in the coming days.