Under U.S. mediation, India and Pakistan have agreed to withdraw additional troops from the Line of Control and international border zones by May 30. The move is part of the second phase of ceasefire restoration. The agreement follows a deadly exchange in which Indian airstrikes in Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir killed at least 31 civilians. In retaliation, Pakistan reportedly shot down five Indian warplanes, including three Rafale jets, and destroyed several drones. A ceasefire was declared afterward.

Pakistan’s Minister for Defence Production, Mohammad Raza Hayat, has reaffirmed that Islamabad will never recognize the occupying Israeli regime. He accused Israel of fueling tensions in South Asia and stressed that the people, government, and armed forces of Pakistan remain steadfast in their support for Kashmir. “We are aware of Israeli attempts, in collaboration with certain countries, to harm Pakistan. But the people of Pakistan will resist all such conspiracies,” he said. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly canceled his Vatican visit due to fears of being arrested.

The ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States, has been extended until May 18. This decision followed a series of communications between the two countries’ Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) via hotline.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the truce was initially extended until May 12 and then again to May 14. After further talks on May 14, it was extended until May 18. “On May 10 at 10:15 AM, US Secretary of State informed me that India is ready to agree to the ceasefire. We also gave our consent,” Dar confirmed.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed that the recent defense against an alleged Indian incursion was “a historic moment that avenged the 1971 war.” Addressing soldiers, he said, “In a matter of hours, our forces repelled India’s unprovoked aggression.” Sharif accused India of training the 1971 Mukti Bahini and now backing separatist groups like Baloch Liberation Army and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. He warned, “If India tries to cut off our water, let it be known—blood and water can’t flow together. We will not compromise.” He directly threatened Indian Prime Minister Modi, saying, “If you show aggression again, the consequences will be beyond your imagination.”

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing intense pressure both inside and outside parliament. "Modi’s days are numbered. His popularity is waning, and people are speaking out against him,” he said. Asif alleged that Modi has lost control over Indian politics and that the situation is now beyond his grasp. He also accused India of spreading terrorism internationally, citing attacks on Sikh leaders in Canada. He emphasized that future talks with India must include issues of terrorism, Kashmir, and water treaties.

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that 11 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 78 others injured while defending the country against what they described as India’s “unprovoked and cowardly aggression.” The offensive also resulted in the deaths of 40 civilians, including 7 women and 15 children, and injured 121 more. Meanwhile, the Indian Army confirmed that at least five of their soldiers were killed in Pakistani attacks.

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, claimed that the ceasefire request came from India, not Pakistan, and was brokered through U.S. mediation. He stated, “This was a conflict that could have affected 1.6 billion lives. Those who push for war only serve narrow political interests.” He reiterated Pakistan’s stance that the Kashmir dispute must be resolved under UN resolutions and in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

Shortly after agreeing to a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire with India, Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority announced the reopening of its airspace for all types of flights. All airports across the country are now fully operational. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar earlier confirmed the ceasefire via a tweet, stating that both nations had agreed to an immediate cessation of hostilities.

Pakistan conducted a cyberattack targeting India’s power grid and missile storage facilities, according to its military. The operation utilized Fateh-1 medium-range missiles and other weapons. Pakistan claims the targeted sites were used for planning attacks on Pakistani citizens, including mosques and religious centers.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has claimed that India stands isolated on the global stage, with Israel being its only clear ally. “Most countries around the world have taken a neutral stance on the current situation,” Asif said. He highlighted that among Pakistan’s allies, China, Turkey, and Azerbaijan have expressed unequivocal support for Pakistan. The Pakistani government remains in daily contact with key partners including Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and Qatar. Meanwhile, the Indian Army has alleged that the Pakistan Army launched coordinated attacks along the western border on the nights of May 8 and 9, using drones and missiles to target Jammu, Udhampur, and Pathankot in Punjab. Islamabad has denied these claims.

At least six people were killed and 29 others injured in overnight shelling by Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC) and surrounding areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, officials said on Friday. Among the injured were nine women and three children.

Since the escalation began on Wednesday, a total of 17 people have been killed and 51 injured in cross-border shelling. Local authorities also reported damage to 139 residential homes, either partially or completely destroyed due to the ongoing conflict.

Pakistan’s military has claimed that it has destroyed 77 Indian drones, including 25 Israeli-made models, for violating its airspace. According to Sama TV, six more drones were shot down on Friday across several districts in Punjab province. Military sources confirmed that the drones were detected by radar systems before being intercepted by air defense units.

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, spokesperson for the Pakistan Armed Forces, stated, “Every drone that enters our airspace is detected on radar. Our air defense system is capable of tracking even small drones.”

Authorities reported that most of the drones crashed in agricultural fields, minimizing potential damage. However, the drone incidents have caused civilian casualties — three people were killed, and seven others, including four soldiers, were injured.

A scheduled Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings in Rawalpindi was disrupted by a sudden drone attack near the stadium Thursday morning. Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana was set to play for Peshawar. The PCB has now convened an emergency meeting and may relocate all remaining PSL matches to Karachi. Reports suggest similar drone attacks occurred across several Pakistani cities earlier in the day.

India reported that 16 of its citizens, including three women and five children, were killed in unprovoked shelling by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday. Mortars and heavy artillery were allegedly fired across sectors in Jammu and Kashmir including Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar, and Rajouri. India has called for an immediate ceasefire and claimed to have targeted several Pakistani air defense installations in retaliation. Pakistan, in turn, claimed it destroyed 25 Indian drones.

The US Consulate in Lahore issued an advisory urging American staff to seek shelter or evacuate areas near the city’s main airport, as local authorities began evacuating neighborhoods near conflict zones. The consulate stressed the need for vigilance and security precautions as regional tensions between India and Pakistan escalate.