India announces ceasefire with Pakistan, says all firing, military action would stop
The Pak DGMO initiated the call this afternoon, after which discussions took place and an understanding was reached.
The Pak DGMO initiated the call this afternoon, after which discussions took place and an understanding was reached.
The Pak DGMO initiated the call this afternoon, after which discussions took place and an understanding was reached.
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the chiefs of the Indian and Pakistani militaries agreed to a complete ceasefire. Misri added that the military spokesperson would reveal more details in the press briefing. Pakistan also confirmed the decision to reach a ceasefire after four-day-long missile and drone attacks on the border. According to Misri, the truce came into force at 5 pm on Saturday.
"Pakistan's Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," said Misri.
According to MEA sources, no pre-conditions and post-conditions were made while reaching in truce. India's all measures downgrading its diplomatic relations with Pakistan post Pahalgam terror attack will remain effective.
“Indus Water Treaty remains in abeyance. And all other measures remain suspended. India's position on Terrorism remains the same,” said MEA sources.
PTI reported that the stoppage of firing and military action between India and Pakistan was worked out directly between the two countries. Both nations officially confirmed the reports minutes after US President Donald Trump made an announcement through his official X handle. However, India did not uphold Trump's claims regarding US mediation of truce talks.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar clarified that the ceasefire is not partial; both countries agreed to a full-fledged ceasefire.
Dar, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, made the announcement on X within minutes of US President Donald Trump posting a message on Truth Social.
Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity! Dar said on X.
The tensions between both nations escalated after terrorists killed 26 people mostly tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.