ISLAMABAD: India and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” under the mediation of United States. This signalled the end of the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.Addressing the press, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the ceasefire was initiated after a call by the Pakistan Director General of Military Operations (DGMO).”The Pakistan DGMO called up his Indian counterpart at 15:35,” Misri said while announcing that the ceasefire will come into effect from 17:00 hours.“It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, and in the air and sea. Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding.”The top military officials would speak again on May 12, Misri added.The ceasefire deal follows weeks of clashes, missile and drone strikes across their borders following the Pahalgam terror attack last month that India blames on Pakistan, which denies the charge. Dozens of civilians have been killed on both sides.The first announcement of the truce came from US President Donald Trump, who shared on his Truth Social platform that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.“Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he wrote.
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