The ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan which was initially valid till May 10 has been extended until May 18, as per Pakistani deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. According to The Express Tribune, Dar announced that the militaries of both nations have agreed to extend the ceasefire.
On the other hand, the Indian Army announced on Thursday that it continues to implement confidence-building measures in respect of the May 10 deal with the Directors of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan.
According to the Indian Army, the intent is to gradually reduce the ”alertness level” along the Line of Control as well in other sensitive areas, as reported by PTI.
Indian Army stance on ceasefire
”Further to the understanding between the two DGMOs on the 10th May 2025, it has been decided to continue the confidence building measures so as to reduce the alertness level,” as mentioned by the Indian Army.
The announcement has come just hours after Pakistan Deputy PM Dar informed the ceasefire between the two nations has been extended to May 18. The decision was made followed by hotline communications held between the military officials on May 12 and on May 14. However, no confirmation has been made by the Indian authorities related to May 14 talks.
As per the report, during the May 12 exchange, both sides have agreed to refrain from any ”aggressive and incimal” actions. This will include firing a single shot, and to analyse the chances of reducing troop deployment from the border areas.
The ceasefire happened after an escalation after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 civilians were killed. In retaliation, India initiated Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist hubs across PoJK and Pakistan. On the other hand, Pakistan responded with failed cross-border attacks from May 8 to 10, which were countered back by India’s strikes on major Pakistani military assets.
(With inputs from PTI)