Overview
- The Indian Army clarified that the ceasefire agreement reached on May 10 and reaffirmed on May 12 has no expiration date.
- No Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level talks between India and Pakistan are scheduled as of May 18, 2025.
- India plans to implement confidence-building measures along the border to reduce alertness and maintain calm.
- The ceasefire followed Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 by India in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people.
- The ceasefire's durability depends on Pakistan's adherence, with Indian officials emphasizing that violations will prompt strong responses.