CNN World India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after weeks of tensions Aditi Sangal Rhea Mogul Sophia Saifi James Legge Sophie Tanno By Aditi Sangal, Rhea Mogul, Sophia Saifi, Esha Mitra, Alex Stambaugh, James Legge, Sophie Tanno and Christian Edwards, CNN Updated 8:43 AM EDT, Sat May 10, 2025

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India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after weeks of tensions

Aditi Sangal Rhea Mogul Sophia Saifi James Legge Sophie Tanno

By Aditi Sangal, Rhea Mogul, Sophia Saifi, Esha Mitra, Alex Stambaugh, James Legge, Sophie Tanno and Christian Edwards, CNN

Updated 8:43 AM EDT, Sat May 10, 2025

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• JUST IN: India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a night of talks mediated by the US, President Donald Trump said in a post on social media. Pakistan’s foreign minister and Indian sources have confirmed the halt in fighting.

• Latest strikes: A weeks-long confrontation between the countries had escalated further Saturday, with Islamabad launching a military operation in retaliation to what it said were Indian strikes on its military bases overnight. India’s military said it “effectively countered and responded” to Pakistan’s operation.

• Kashmir massacre: Heightened tension between the neighboring states was sparked by the massacre of tourists last month in Indian-controlled Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan for the attack and launched “Operation Sindoor” Wednesday in both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Islamabad has denied involvement in the massacre.

• A history of tension: Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan each control parts of Kashmir but claim it in full and have fought three wars over the territory.

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3 min ago

India's foreign secretary says both sides agreed to ceasefire starting at 5 p.m. local time

From Aishwarya S. Iyer and CNN's Sophie Tanno

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds a press briefing in New Delhi on Saturday.

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds a press briefing in New Delhi on Saturday. Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, which came into effect starting at 5 p.m. local time (7:30 a.m. ET).

During a news conference, Misri said that Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) held a phone call with his Indian counterpart earlier on Saturday afternoon local time. During the call, it was agreed that both sides “would stop all firing and military action” from 5 p.m. Indian Standard Time.

Misri added that the directors general of the two countries are scheduled to speak again on Monday.

6 min ago

"Understanding reached" between New Delhi and Islamabad to stop military action, Indian sources say

From Aishwarya S. Iyer and CNN's Sophie Tanno

India said an “understanding” was reached between New Delhi and Islamabad to stop the military action that had erupted between the two neighbors, according to sources on the Indian side.

“The stoppage of firing and military action between India and Pakistan was worked out directly between the two countries,” a source said.

They continued that Pakistan’s director general of military operations (DGMO) initiated a call on Saturday afternoon local time, “after which discussions took place and understanding reached.”

“There is no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place,” the source added.

US President Donald Trump announced earlier on his Truth Social platform that the two sides had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire,” which was confirmed by Pakistan’s foreign minister on X minutes later.

26 min ago

Pakistan's foreign minister says Pakistan and India have agreed to ceasefire

From CNN's Sophie Tanno

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire “with immediate effect,” confirming US President Donald Trump’s announcement on his Truth Social platform.

“Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Dar added, in a post on X.

The surprise ceasefire announcement came after India and Pakistan continued to accuse the other of strikes overnight into Saturday.

14 min ago

Vance shares Trump's ceasefire announcement

From CNN's Christian Edwards

US Vice President JD Vance, who just days ago claimed the conflict between India and Pakistan was “none of our business,” has also shared President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed countries.

In an interview with Fox News on Thursday, Vance had downplayed the potential for US influence as the India-Pakistan conflict spiraled.

“What we can do is try to encourage these folks to deescalate a little bit, but we’re not going to get involved in the middle of war that’s fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America’s ability to control it,” Vance told Fox News on Thursday.

“You know, America can’t tell the Indians to lay down their arms. We can’t tell the Pakistanis to lay down their arms. And so, we’re going to continue to pursue this thing through diplomatic channels,” Vance said.

Vance shared a screenshot of Trump’s Truth Social post announcing the ceasefire on Saturday, but did not immediately provide further comment.

Pakistan’s foreign minister and Indian sources confirmed the halt in fighting shortly after Trump’s surprise announcement.