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Trump Announces Cease-Fire Between India and Pakistan

Olivia-Anne Cleary
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Cleary is an editor at TIME, based in the London bureau.

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India and Pakistan Agree to Cease-Fire but Clashes Persist

The truce came after several days of the countries’ most expansive fighting in decades. One Indian official said the country would “deal strongly” with any violations.

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Amid escalating conflict, accusations of continued strikes, and grave concerns that the two countries may engage in a full-out war, India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire on Saturday, May 10, after U.S.-led talks. Hours after the deal was confirmed, there were accusations from both sides that the agreement was not being entirely upheld.

President Donald Trump made the initial announcement of a break in fighting over his social media platform, Truth Social, on Saturday morning. “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate cease-fire,” he said. “Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the news shortly after, via a post on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote: “Pakistan and India have agreed to a cease-fire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri provided further details during a news conference, saying it had been agreed that both parties “would stop all firing and military action” from 5 p.m. Indian Standard Time (7:30 a.m. ET).

External Affairs Minister of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also confirmed the agreement via a post on X. “India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so,” he said.

A Call for Global Attention

This development underscores a critical need for the international community to remain engaged. Global powers and regional allies must reinforce the importance of sustained peace and help facilitate neutral platforms for negotiation. Multilateral organizations, too, can play a vital role in monitoring cease-fire compliance and supporting post-conflict reconstruction.

Final Thoughts

The cease-fire between India and Pakistan is a welcome step, but it’s only the beginning of a much longer journey toward reconciliation. Until both nations take active measures to address the root causes of their conflict and invest in people-to-people diplomacy, the risk of renewed hostilities remains high.

In moments like this, when hope flickers on the edge of uncertainty, it becomes ever more important to recognize the human cost of conflict—and the profound responsibility of leaders to pursue peace not just as policy, but as a promise to future generations.