DGMO-level talks set for May 12 as both nations pause military action by land, sea, and air following international mediation and Operation Sindoor response
New Delhi [India], May 10:
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire across all military domains — land, air, and sea — effective from 5:00 PM IST on Saturday. The development follows a direct call between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries earlier in the day.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the agreement at a press briefing, confirming that both sides have issued orders to enforce the ceasefire and will resume discussions in another DGMO-level dialogue scheduled for May 12 at noon.
“Pakistan’s DGMO called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours this afternoon. It was agreed that both sides would halt all firing and military operations across domains from 1700 hours IST,” Misri said. “Instructions have been issued to implement this understanding immediately.”
The ceasefire comes after days of intense cross-border hostilities that escalated in the wake of India’s Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the deadly April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. India targeted nine terror infrastructure sites deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), prompting retaliatory action from Islamabad.
Foreign Secretary Misri reiterated India’s stance that Pakistan’s military response was “provocative and escalatory,” while India’s countermeasures were “targeted and measured.” Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, speaking for the Indian Army, added that Pakistan had targeted over 26 Indian military sites across the LoC and International Border using artillery and drones.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar also weighed in, stating, “India has always stood firm against terrorism in all its forms. Today’s understanding for cessation of hostilities is a step forward, but India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism remains unchanged.”
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the ceasefire as well, claiming, “Pakistan has always sought peace and regional security while preserving sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The breakthrough follows intense diplomatic efforts led by the United States. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that both nations had not only agreed to a ceasefire but also to initiate comprehensive dialogue at a neutral location.
“Over the past 48 hours, Vice President JD Vance and I have engaged extensively with leaders from both India and Pakistan,” said Rubio. “We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif for their wisdom and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.”
With tensions de-escalating, the focus now shifts to the upcoming DGMO-level talks and a broader diplomatic effort to restore long-term stability in the region.