By The Sampadak Express
India and Pakistan have agreed to continue reducing military alert levels along the Line of Control (LoC), extending the ceasefire initially agreed upon on May 10. The decision was made following a fresh round of talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries.
In a joint statement released Thursday, officials confirmed that both sides will maintain “confidence-building measures” to avoid escalation and promote stability in the region.“
Further to the understanding between the two DGMOs on May 10, 2025, it has been decided to continue the confidence-building measures so as to reduce the alertness level,” the statement said.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that the DGMOs Major General Kashif Abdullah from Pakistan and Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai from India communicated via a direct hotline to discuss the ongoing ceasefire. The agreement extends the cessation of hostilities until May 18.
The de-escalation follows a period of heightened military activity that began after India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam terror attack.
Pakistan responded the following day with a drone and missile strike near Indian military installations along the border, which was intercepted by Indian defense systems.
After three days of hostilities, Pakistan initiated contact on May 10, leading to an agreement to halt all forms of cross-border firing. However, reports of Pakistani violations emerged just hours later, with heavy shelling reported in several border villages.
Despite the brief setback, both sides now appear committed to keeping lines of communication open and working toward de-escalation.
