In a major development, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald J. Trump on his official social media account.
Trump said that the agreement came after a long night of talks led by the United States. He congratulated both countries for showing common sense and intelligence during the discussions.
This ceasefire is expected to reduce tensions between the two neighboring nations, which have had a history of conflict. Peace between India and Pakistan is important not only for the region but also for global stability.
The U.S. played a key role in bringing both sides to the table. Trump thanked everyone for paying attention to this important matter.
India-Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire After High-Level Talks
In the last 48 hours, U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio and Vice President Vance held discussions with top leaders from India and Pakistan. These included Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik. The talks were focused on reducing tensions between the two countries.
As a result of these talks, both India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and will begin discussions on a wide range of issues at a neutral location. Secretary Rubio praised the leadership of both prime ministers, calling their decision wise and statesmanlike in choosing peace over conflict.
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Pakistan, India Agree to Immediate Ceasefire: FM Ishaq Dar
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that Pakistan and India have mutually agreed to an immediate ceasefire.
Indian Foreign Ministry: India and Pakistan to commence ceasefire from 5:00 PM IST on Saturday.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a press briefing that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire starting from 5 PM on Saturday, May 10. He also mentioned that the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) from Pakistan called the Indian DGMO at 3 PM. They are expected to speak again on May 12.
U.S. Eases Movement Restrictions in Pakistan for Government Staff
On May 10, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan issued a security alert stating that movement restrictions for American government personnel in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore have been relaxed. This means U.S. staff can now travel more freely within these cities. However, the U.S. Department of State has reminded all American citizens of its existing “Do Not Travel” advisory for areas near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control due to the risks of terrorism and armed conflict.
The advisory also stresses that U.S. citizens should reconsider travel to Pakistan overall. In case of active conflict, they should only leave the area if it’s safe to do so. If not, they are advised to stay in place. Flight availability to and from Pakistan remains uncertain, and travelers are encouraged to check with airlines or airports like Islamabad International Airport for updates.
Indus Waters Treaty Still Suspended Despite Ceasefire, Says Reuters
According to Reuters, the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan is still suspended, even though both countries agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after several days of deadly clashes.
The 1960 treaty controls how water from the Indus River and its tributaries is shared between the two nations. India withdrew from the agreement last month after a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir.
India continues to enforce all measures imposed on Pakistan after the April 22 attack, including trade and visa restrictions, per Reuters.
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