India Pakistan ceasefire: Vikram Misri said the move came after a call from Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations to his Indian counterpart. India and Pakistan reached an agreement for a ceasefire on Saturday, putting a pause to the escalating tensions that had erupted following India’s military response to the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri briefed the media that the move came after a call from Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) to his Indian counterpart earlier in the day. “Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time,” he stated.
“Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours,” Misri added. Earlier in the day, amid tensions between India and Pakistan, India described Pakistan’s actions as “escalatory” and “provocative.” Vikram Misri made these remarks during a press briefing, where he presented evidence of Pakistan’s provocative actions and debunked the misinformation being spread by Pakistan. Pakistan on Saturday unsuccessfully launched drones towards India for the third straight day, after ‘Operation Sindoor’ of Indian military on May 7 struck nine terror infrastructures in Pakistani territory and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
In response to Pakistan’s aggression along the western border and Line of Control (LoC), the Indian Armed Forces targeted key Pakistani military facilities, including technical units, command and control centres, radar sites, and ammunition depots. Vikram Misri urged the public not to be misled by the “tissue of lies” being propagated by the Pakistani state.
US-brokered deal: US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan had reached a “full and immediate” ceasefire, facilitated by Washington after overnight negotiations. “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 CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Pak’s foreign minister on ceasefire: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, confirmed the agreement on an immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan, reiterating that Islamabad remains committed to peace in the region without compromising on national integrity. “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,” Dar stated.
Pak opens its airspace: Following the ceasefire announcement, Pakistan reopened its airspace for all types of air traffic. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) informed that regular flight operations had resumed across the country. “All airports in the country are available for normal flight operations. Passengers are requested to contact the relevant airline for the latest schedule of their flights,” the PAA said.
Pak’s attacks: Massive explosions were reported in J&K’s Srinagar, just hours after similar blasts rocked Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital early Saturday. Two large explosions occurred near Srinagar airport around 11:45 am, triggering panic as electricity was cut off across the city and nearby regions. Sirens also echoed in several areas. Earlier in the morning, multiple blasts occurred in the city, shortly after Indian forces thwarted drone attacks from Pakistan in the region.
India junks false info: Earlier, foreign secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sophia Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh briefed the media about the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. During the press briefing, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh addressed Pakistan’s attempts to spread false information about damages to various critical military assets, such as the S-400 system in Adhampur, airfields in Suratgarh and Sirsa, the BrahMos facility in Nagrota, and artillery positions in Dehrangyari and Chandigarh, among others. India strongly rejected Pakistan’s malicious misinformation campaign, which falsely claimed the destruction of critical Indian military infrastructure and assets.
Pak targets 26 locations in India, attack thwarted: The Indian Army successfully thwarted a drone attack attempt on northern and western India early in the morning at 5 am, destroying the drones in the air, according to defence officials. India launched retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan targeted 26 locations across India. The exchange of fire continues at several places along the Line of Control.
Drones spotted: Amid the escalating tensions with Pakistan, drones were spotted across 26 locations, from Baramulla in the north to Bhuj in the south, along both the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC). These drones, suspected to be armed, pose significant threats to both civilian and military targets. The areas where drones were observed include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet, and Lakhi Nala.
Pak’s claims: Pakistan claimed on Saturday morning that Indian missiles and drones had targeted three of its airbases, namely Nur Khan (Chaklala, Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), and Rafiqui (Shorkot in Jhang district). However, they maintained that all Air Force assets remained intact. Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, said Indian jets had launched air-to-surface missiles. Minutes later, Pakistan announced a retaliatory operation, “Bunyan al-Marsous,” meaning “Iron Wall,” using medium-range Fateh-1 missiles.
PIB junks Delhi airport missile attack fake claim: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport resumed normal operations early Saturday and issued an advisory to passengers amid increased security measures due to the heightened tensions. Press Information Bureau (PIB)’s fact-check unit has debunked a viral video falsely claiming to show a missile attack on Delhi Airport.
