India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the pause on all cross-border military actions, following an understanding reached on 10 May between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two countries. The decision comes amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April.
The DGMOs of both nations, Major General Kashif Abdullah of Pakistan and Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai of India, reportedly spoke over a hotline on Thursday to discuss the ongoing ceasefire, as confirmed by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, according to a PTI report. The ceasefire has now been extended until 18 May.
"Further to the understanding between the two DGMOs on 10th of May 2025, it has been decided to continue the confidence-building measures so as to reduce the alertness level," officials said on Thursday.
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The decision to extend the pause in hostilities follows India’s Operation Sindoor, launched on 7 May, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. This strike was followed by a series of drone and missile attacks by Pakistan on Indian military installations near the border, which were successfully repelled by Indian forces.
After three days of intense military exchanges, the two sides reached an understanding to halt all forms of cross-border firing on 10 May, following a hotline conversation between the respective DGMOs. However, the fragile truce was quickly tested as reports of heavy shelling emerged from border areas, indicating continued volatility along the Line of Control.
This latest development marks a critical moment in the ongoing conflict, with both sides now opting to reduce alertness levels as part of broader confidence-building measures, aimed at preventing further escalation.
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