India, Pakistan Agree to 'Full and Immediate' Ceasefire After US Intervenes

Both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air and sea, the government said.

File image.

(Photo: PTI)

India and Pakistan agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire following overnight US-brokered talks, the Indian government said on Saturday, 10 May, after days of tensions between the two contries.

The announcement by India was made following a tweet by US President Donald Trump, who said the agreement was reached after "long nights" of mediation by the US.

“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,” Trump wrote. He congratulated both sides “on using common sense and great intelligence.”

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in a press briefing, further lent confirmation to the ceasefire agreement, stating: "The Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan called DGMO of India at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours IST. Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. They will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirmed the diplomatic push, stating that over the past 48 hours, he and Vice President Vance had engaged with top Indian and Pakistani leadership, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif and military and national security officials. Rubio said both governments had agreed not only to halt hostilities but also to begin broader talks at a neutral venue.

Soon after, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the agreement on X, saying: “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect.” He added, “Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”

(This is a developing story. It will be updated with more details.)