Sat May 10 15:30:00 UTC 2025: ## India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire After US-Mediated Talks

**ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI** – India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire following days of intense military exchanges, US President Donald Trump announced Saturday. The agreement, brokered through US-led mediation involving multiple countries, brings a temporary end to a conflict that sparked fears of a wider war between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

The escalation began Wednesday with India’s “Operation Sindoor,” which targeted what India claimed were terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan responded with “Operation Bunyan Marsoos,” retaliating against strikes on its airbases. Both sides launched air-to-surface missiles, claiming to have intercepted most projectiles but acknowledging some damage and casualties. Over 60 deaths have been reported in total.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the ceasefire, effective 11:30 GMT Saturday. They stated that military operations on land, air, and sea would cease, with further military talks scheduled for May 12th. While US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested broader talks on other issues, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denied any such agreement.

Experts note that while this ceasefire marks a significant de-escalation, the path to lasting peace remains uncertain. The agreement could face challenges, particularly given India’s previous rejection of broader bilateral talks. Furthermore, the Indus Waters Treaty and the Simla Agreement, both previously impacted by the conflict, will need to be addressed.

Although neither country officially declared war, the recent military actions—characterized as “operations”—involved missile strikes, drone attacks, and artillery shelling. This mirrors previous conflicts between India and Pakistan, which have historically avoided formal declarations of war despite significant casualties. The ambiguity around the definition of “war” allows governments to frame military actions strategically. Experts suggest the recent escalation was as much about domestic and international messaging as about specific military objectives.

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