The Indian Army on Sunday clarified that the ongoing ceasefire with Pakistan has no expiration date, indicating that the “break in hostilities” across the Line of Control (LoC), airspace, and sea will continue indefinitely, unless otherwise decided.
In an official statement, the Army confirmed,
“As far as the continuation of a break in hostilities, as decided in the DGMOs interaction of May 12, there is no expiry date to it.”
The Army also stated that no new Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level talks are scheduled between India and Pakistan as of now.
The reaffirmation comes after both countries announced a mutual ceasefire last week, following four days of intense cross-border hostilities, which saw strikes on critical military infrastructure, especially the Nur Khan Air Base in Pakistan and mobilization by the Indian Navy near Karachi.
Reports from Bloomberg, quoting top officials in Islamabad, suggested the ceasefire had initially been extended until May 18. However, the Indian Army’s statement now confirms that the current truce is open-ended and not bound by a timeline.
On Thursday, the Indian Army also announced intentions to push confidence-building measures (CBMs) along the border to lower alert levels, signaling a shift from active conflict to stabilization mode.
Meanwhile, in Pakistan, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to maintaining the ceasefire. Speaking in Parliament, he said the truce could pave the way for a composite dialogue, while noting that peace discussions would require addressing the Kashmir issue.
Echoing similar sentiments, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during a recent visit to Kamra Air Base, said:
“We are ready to talk with India for peace. But peace must include addressing our concerns, including Kashmir.”
This extended pause in hostilities marks a rare moment of restraint after a significant flare-up between the nuclear-armed neighbors. However, observers note that long-term peace remains uncertain, given the underlying geopolitical tensions and unresolved core disputes.
