India and Pakistan on Thursday agreed to extend their ceasefire understanding and maintain a pause on all cross-border military actions. The decision follows high-level talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations and aims to reinforce ongoing confidence-building measures.
In a joint statement issued by military officials, it was confirmed that both sides have agreed to “continue confidence-building measures so as to reduce the alertness level” along the border.
Further to the understanding reached between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan on 10 May 25, it has been decided to continue confidence-building measures so as to reduce the alertness levels: Indian Army
— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2025
The announcement comes five days after the two countries reached an initial ceasefire understanding on May 10, following three days of heightened military hostilities that began with India’s launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7. The operation targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the gruesome terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed multiple lives.
The situation took a volatile turn on May 8, a day after India’s military strike, when Pakistan launched a counteroffensive involving drones and missiles aimed at Indian military installations near the Line of Control. Indian forces, however, successfully intercepted the attacks, preventing further damage and loss of life.
The ceasefire understanding announced on May 10 was welcomed cautiously by international observers, who have repeatedly urged both nuclear-armed neighbors to resolve conflicts through dialogue and restraint. This week’s reaffirmation of that commitment signals a possible thaw in tensions—though underlying security concerns remain.
