The United States successfully mediated a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Several days of intense military clashes escalated into full scale war between the two nuclear armed neighbors are finally over.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the breakthrough on Saturday, just hours after Pakistan launched its retaliatory offensive. Operation Bunyan Um Marsoos was a response to India’s earlier Operation Sindoor, which targeted inside Pakistani territory.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2025
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the agreement and reiterated the country’s commitment to regional peace. He also emphasized Pakistan’s right to defend its sovereignty.
Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) May 10, 2025
The conflict intensified rapidly since May 7, when India carried out missile strikes on Pakistani administered Kashmir and Punjab. The result was the killing of at least 31 civilians, according to Pakistani officials.
In response, Pakistan launched a series of drone and missile strikes on Indian military targets. They claimed to have shot down 77 Indian drones and five fighter jets, including Rafale aircraft.
The crisis reached a dangerous peak on May 10, when Indian strikes approached major Pakistani cities, prompting a wide-ranging Pakistani counteroffensive involving both air assaults and cyberattacks.
As the violence escalated, international actors ramped up diplomatic pressure. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with other global leaders, maintained constant engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi.
Since late April, G7 nations also coordinated efforts to urge restraint and facilitate dialogue. The ceasefire marks a major diplomatic success, reflecting the strength of multilateral engagement aimed at preventing further bloodshed in a volatile region.
However, analysts caution that while the truce halts immediate fighting, it does not resolve the underlying conflict, most notably the long standing dispute over Kashmir. With hostilities paused, both countries now face the immense task of assessing casualties.
The ceasefire restored damaged infrastructure and managing the political consequences at home. The international community remains on high alert, aware that without meaningful dialogue and long term conflict resolution, this ceasefire could prove as fragile as those that have failed before in the decade long Indo Pakistani rivalry.