By AP and published by Yahoo!News
INDIA and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal following US mediation after they fired volleys of missiles across their borders on Saturday (May 10). It was the most serious increase in hostilities so far in a conflict triggered by a gun massacre last month, which India blames Pakistan for.
Pakistan’s foreign minister said on Saturday that his country would consider de-escalation if India stopped any further attacks.
Indian Wing Commander Vyomika Singh told a news conference in New Delhi that her country was committed to “non-escalation, provided the Pakistan side reciprocates.”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday spoke with Indian officials and Pakistani army chief Asim Munir and urged both parties to find ways to de-escalate, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
Here is the latest:
Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire after US-mediated talks.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump said he was pleased to announce that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
India and Pakistan confirmed the ceasefire deal following US mediation.
Indian military says it remains vigilant
Raghu R. Nair, an Indian navy commodore, told a news conference on Saturday that the Indian armed forces will adhere to the understanding reached on the ceasefire, but they “remain fully prepared, ever vigilant and committed to defending the sovereignty and integrity of the motherland.”
“Every misadventure by Pakistan has been met with strength. And every future escalation will invite a decisive response. We remain fully operationally ready to launch whatever operations may be required in defense of the nation,” said Nair.
Ceasefire comes into effect
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the ceasefire on Geo News.
He said Saudi Arabia and Turkey played an important role in facilitating the deal, which came into effect at 4.30 p.m. local time (6 p.m. in Thailand).
Pakistan fully reopens airspace
Pakistan has fully reopened its airspace for all types of flights, the country’s airports authority said on Saturday.
In a statement, it said: “All airports across the country are now available for regular flight operations.”
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India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (left) holds a press briefing at Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi, India, on May 10, 2025; and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks at the former presidential palace in Kabul on Apr 19, 2025. Photos: Reuters/Anushree Fadnavis, AFP and published by CNA
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