Trump announces India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement after U.S.-mediated talks

In a historic move, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump, announced on Truth Social that India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following intense U.S.-mediated talks.

This agreement marks a significant de-escalation in the ongoing military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations, which have faced heightened tensions over recent weeks.

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Trump announces ceasefire following U.S.-mediated talks

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social the news of a "full and immediate ceasefire" expressing his satisfaction with the outcome.

Trump also praised both countries for their "common sense and great intelligence."

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India-Pakistan ceasefire timeline and implementation

Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's foreign minister, confirmed that the ceasefire will take effect immediately, and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, head of India's foreign ministry, stated that it would start at 5 p.m. Indian time (1130 GMT). However, Jaishankar highighted that while military action has ended, India's uncompromising stance against terrorism would not change.

The ceasefire comes after an escalation of tension between both countries since May 7, 2025, where India implemented "Operation Sindoor" and launched missile strikes on Pakistan. This operation was after the Pahalgam attack on 22 April, where Pakistani forces attacked the Indian-administered Kashmir, killing 28 civilians, mostly tourists.