India and Pakistan have reached a mutual agreement to end all military engagements—land, sea, and air—effective from 5 PM IST, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Pakistan initiated the contact by calling India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) at 3:35 PM, leading to a ceasefire pact within hours. Both sides have directed their forces to uphold the new understanding.
A follow-up call between the DGMOs is scheduled for May 12 at noon, aiming to solidify terms and avoid further escalation.
This major diplomatic breakthrough follows severe cross-border tensions sparked by a deadly terrorist assault in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, primarily tourists. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting key terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).
The Indian Air Force executed coordinated airstrikes on nine known terrorist hubs, including facilities linked to banned groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Among the significant sites hit were Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, Markaz Taiba in Murdike, and training camps in Kotli and Muzaffarabad.
US President Donald Trump confirmed Washington’s mediation efforts had played a decisive role. Posting on Truth Social, he praised both nations for “showing intelligence and common sense” in averting a broader conflict.
The ceasefire signals a critical pause in escalating hostilities, though stability remains fragile as global powers monitor the situation closely.
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