India, Pakistan ‘agree to full and immediate ceasefire’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other’s military installations.

Pakistan’s foreign minister also said both countries had agreed to a ceasefire “with immediate effect”.

“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,” he said in a post on Truth Social.

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— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2025

The announcement came on a day when fears that the countries’ nuclear arsenals might come into play spiked as the Pakistan military said a top military and civil body overseeing its nuclear weapons would meet. But the Pakistani defence minister later said no such meeting was scheduled.

At the same time, officials from both sides showed a willingness for now to take a step back following the day’s exchanges, while the civilian death toll on both sides of the border mounted to 66.

Pakistan confirms ceasfire

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has also confirmed the ceasefire.

In a post to his official X account, Dar said: “Pakis tan 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!”

He told media that Pakistan and India have agreed to a “full-fledged” and “not partial” ceasefire.

Three dozen countries were involved in the diplomacy that secured it, Dar added.

“We made it clear we were prepared for a ceasefire, but if India showed aggression, we would respond with full force — and we did,” the minister said.

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!

— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) May 10, 2025

After ceasefire, India and Pakistan to start talks at neutral site

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is pleased to announce the governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire.

“Over the past 48 hours, US Vice President JD Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials,” he added.

Over the past 48 hours, @VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit…

— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) May 10, 2025

Rubio also said that India and Pakistan governments will start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.

India also confirms ceasefire

Indian Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs said that director generals of military operations of both countries spoke via telephone Saturday afternoon and agreed to stop all firing.

In a video statement, he announced that ceasefire between India and Pakistan will start from 1700 IST Saturday. “Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect this understanding.”

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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 10, 2025

He also said that director generals of military operations of India and Pakistan will talk again on May 12.

External Affairs Minister of India Dr S Jaishankar also confirmed the ceasefire in a post to his official X account.

“India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action.”

Pakistan reopens airspace after ceasefire

Pakistan has fully restored its airspace for all types of flights, the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) announced after India and Pakistan agreed to ‘immediate and full ceasefire’.

With this announcement, normal air traffic operations across the country will be resumed.

Separately, a spokesperson for Sialkot International Airport also confirmed that flight operations at the facility have also resumed, following the nationwide restoration of airspace.

World leaders welcome ceasefire

World leaders have welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, terming it a positive step towards regional peace and stability.