India Rejects Pakistan’s Claim of ‘Extended’ Ceasefire, Says Agreement Has No Deadline

India Clarifies Ceasefire Agreement with Pakistan

In a statement that directly refutes claims made by Pakistan, the Indian Army has asserted that the ceasefire agreement reached between the two countries on May 10 has no expiry date.

Last week, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that Pakistan had agreed to extend the ceasefire with India until Sunday following a phone call between the two countries’ directors general of military operations (DGMOs). However, the Indian Army’s statement makes it clear that the ceasefire agreement does not have a fixed end date.

The clarification comes after a period of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, which culminated in intense combat in early May. India launched Operation Sindoor in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, targeting several terrorist sites and military installations in Pakistan. Following the escalation, both countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10.

Operation Sindoor and the Future of Indo-Pak Relations

While the ceasefire is currently in effect, India has maintained that Operation Sindoor has not been ended, but merely paused. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Pakistan is currently on “probation” and that any further provocations will be met with the “harshest punishment.”

Despite the ongoing tensions, both India and Pakistan are working towards building confidence-building measures to reduce the risk of further conflict. India’s decisive military action, including the deployment of forces in response to Pakistan’s troop movements, ultimately forced Pakistan to accept the ceasefire.

The situation remains delicate, but the current ceasefire provides an opportunity for both countries to de-escalate and work towards a more peaceful future.