Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan will remain in effect until May 18, following a recent conversation between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations. The understanding was first reached on May 10 after four intense days of drone and missile exchanges across the border, triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that claimed 26 civilian lives. India responded with precision strikes under “Operation Sindoor” targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

In a statement to Pakistan’s Parliament, Dar revealed that Major General Kashif Abdullah and Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai discussed the ceasefire over a military hotline on May 14. Although the Indian government has not issued an official response, sources in New Delhi confirmed the continuation of confidence-building measures between both sides. According to Dar, the ceasefire was initially extended to May 12, then May 14, and now stands extended until May 18 with another DGMO-level meeting scheduled on that date for further deliberation.

Interestingly, Dar’s statement also carried an undertone of warning, referencing the unresolved Indus Waters Treaty as a potential flashpoint. In a recent CNN interview, he suggested that failure to resolve this issue might be interpreted as an “act of war,” raising concerns about the fragile nature of peace in the region. Meanwhile, military activity has reportedly de-escalated since the ceasefire took hold, offering a temporary respite from the hostilities. Both nations now look toward the upcoming May 18 talks to solidify the ceasefire and avoid further military escalation.