Pakistan foreign ministry says ‘committed, faithful’ to holding ceasefire with India

The announcement comes just two weeks after intense military exchanges between the two countries following Operation Sindoor, India’s sweeping anti-terror operation launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

India and Pakistan mutually agreed to halt all military actions across land, air, and sea on May 10, after four days of heavy cross-border shelling and drone activity. The truce was brokered following direct communication between Pakistan’s DGMO Maj Gen Kashif Abdullah and India’s Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai.

Pakistan’s reiteration follows the Indian Army’s clarification that the ceasefire is open-ended. Responding to media claims that the truce had a deadline of May 18, the Indian Army issued a firm statement:

“As far as continuation of break in hostilities is concerned, as decided in the DGMOs’ interaction of May 12, there is no expiry date to it.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, however, issued a warning to Pakistan, stating the country was “on probation” under the current understanding:

“If the behaviour improves, it is fine; but if there is any disturbance, harshest punishment will be given.”

India’s Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted nine terror infrastructures across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). These facilities were linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen — all believed to be involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 Indian and foreign tourists.

More than 100 terrorists were reportedly eliminated during the Indian operation.

In retaliation, Pakistan launched cross-border shelling and drone incursions, which were effectively neutralized by Indian armed forces.

Although a ceasefire is in place, India maintains pressure, continuing punitive diplomatic and economic measures, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, and urging FATF to consider relisting Pakistan on the grey list.

India has also launched a global campaign via Operation Sindoor delegations, currently in Russia, UAE, Japan, and European nations, to highlight Pakistan’s role in sponsoring terrorism.