KARACHI: Taking to the Social Media President Donald trump has proclaimed: “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
“I am very proud of the strong and unwaveringly powerful leadership of India and Pakistan for having the strength, wisdom, and fortitude to fully know and understand that it was time to stop the current aggression that could have lead to to the death and destruction of so many, and so much. Millions of good and innocent people could have died! Your legacy is greatly enhanced by your brave actions. I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic decision. While not even discussed, I am going to increase trade, substantially, with both of these great Nations. Additionally, I will work with you both to see if, after a “thousand years,” a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir. God Bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done!!!”
Secretary Marco Rubio by means of X stated: “Over the past 48 hours, Vice President Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik. I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.”
Pak FM stated: “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”
Indian Minister of External Affairs confirmed: “India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.”
Pakistani and Indian Directors General of Military Operations are scheduled to talk on Monday (12th May, 2025) endeavouring to figure out solutions to a number of issues.
Secretary-General of the UN Antonio Guterres welcoming the Indo-Pak truce, called it a positive step toward ending current hostilities and easing tensions. He expressed the hope that the agreement would contribute to lasting peace and foster an environment conducive to addressing broader, longstanding issues between India and Pakistan. Secretary-General said that the UN stood ready to support efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region.
VATICAN: Pope Leo XIV, welcoming the Indo-Pak Truce, hoped the parlays would lead to a lasting accord between the nuclear-armed countries.
It may be recalled that Secretary Marco Rubio spoke on 8th May to the Pakistani PM apropos worsening state of affairs at the border (post tourists’ massacre in IOK) and emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation. He expressed US support for direct Indo-Pak dialogue and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications.
Expressing sorrow for the reported loss of civilian lives in the current conflict, Secretary Marco Rubio reiterated his calls for Pakistan to take concrete steps to end any support for terrorist groups. Similarly, speaking to Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, he emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation.
Secretary Marco Rubio expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications. He reiterated his condolences for the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism.
PAF’s Sr. Technician Muhammad Ayaz (L), Pak Army’s Havaldar Muhammad Naveed got wounded and later succumbed to their injuries.
The skirmishes with Indian military claimed lives of 40 civilians (including 7 women/15 kids & 13 Pakistani soldiers (identified as Naik Abdul Rehman, Lance Naik Dilawar Khan, Lance Naik Ikramullah, Naik Waqar Khalid, Sepoy Muhammad Adeel Akbar and Sepoy Nisar, Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf, Chief Technician Aurangzeb, Senior Technician Najeeb, Corporal Technician Farooq and Senior Technician Mubashir. PAF’s Sr. Technician Muhammad Ayaz and Pak Army’s Havaldar Muhammad Naveed succumbed to their injuries ). 76 others, who got injured defending their motherland, are being provided the best possible medical treatment available.
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According to Pakistan Military, during retaliatory Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos:
1) Pakistan had destroyed BrahMos Storage site in Beas area of India.
2) Pakistan had destroyed airbases at Udhampur and Pathankot.
(All those bases in India which were used to attack Pakistani people and Masajids were targeted.)
3) Armed Forces had destroyed Brigade Headquarters, K G Top, while a supply depot in Uri had been annihilated completely.
4) Through a cyber attack, 70% electricity grid of India had been made dysfunctional.
4) Udhampur airfield, from where missiles were fired on Sikhs in Amritsar (Indian Punjab) and other locations in Pakistan, had been hit.
5) Indian artillery gun position in Dehrangyari, BrahMos Storage site in Nagrota destroyed.
6) Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Thunder hypersonic missiles destroyed India’s S-400 system in Adampur (valued at $1.5 billion).
7) India’s Sirsa Airfield had been destroyed.
8) The Indian Military Intelligence training centre in Rajouri, responsible for orchestrating terrorism in Pakistan, had been destroyed.
9) India’s Bathinda airfield had been destroyed.
10) Dharam Sal 1, Danna 1, and Table Top posts opposite the Neza Pir sector destroyed.
11) India’s Akhnoor Aviation Base had been destroyed.
12) Indian Bernala Airfield in IIOJK had been destroyed.
13) The Indian Army’s Brigade Headquarters in Bhimber Gali, IIOJK had been destroyed.
14) Pakistan Army had destroyed Indian posts directly opposite in the Phuklian sector.
15) Post, Danna Post, Khawaja Bhaik Complex and Ring Contour opposite Sankh along the LoC destroyed.
16) Halwara airfield had been destroyed.
17) Adampur, Bhatinda, Suratgarh, Mamun, Akhnoor, Jammu, Sirsa, and Barnala destroyed.
18) Rahtanwali Post, Jazeera Post Complex, Kafir Mehri, Shahpar 3, and Ghadar Top (situated on the LoC) destroyed.
19) An Indian Army’s artillery gun position has also been destroyed in Mankot (IOK).
20) A large number of Indian soldiers had been neutralised. Indian guns were silenced across the LoC.
Pakistan Military sources had said that PAF had (before the Operation) downed five Indian jets including Rafale.
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