New Delhi/IBNS: India and Pakistan have agreed to stop military actions on land, air and sea, the government said on Saturday, confirming US President Donald Trump's earlier claim of ceasefire.

In a press brief, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the military action had been called off from 17:00 hours.

Misri said, "Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India at 15:35 hours, earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air, and sea with effect from 17:00 hours IST today

"Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on May 12 at 12:00 hours."

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wrote on X, "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."

Earlier this evening, Trump announced on Truth social, "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!"

Trump's post was followed by Pakistani Foreign Minsiter Ishaq Dar who said, "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!"

Rubio-Jaishankar telephonic conversation

Rubio on Saturday interacted with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar over the telephone when he urged the Indian leader to identify methods to de-escalate the ongoing tension with neighbouring Pakistan.

This is the most intense conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours since 1999.

Ceasefire after massive escalation of military actions

The Indian government on Saturday said the country's Armed Forces are "in a high state of operational readiness" as the Pakistani troops are observed to be moving into the forward areas indicating a possible escalation bid by the hostile neighbour.

A joint press briefing by the Defence sector and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the media that Pakistan military has been targeting "civilian areas and military infrastructure" as the two countries were engaged in an overnight conflict that massively escalated after India avenged the Pahalgam terror attack with Operation Sindoor.

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said in the briefing, "Pakistan has attempted multiple intrusions using drones and conducted shelling... targeting civilian infrastructures and killing some civilians. Heavy exchange of artillery mortars and small arm fire in Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri and Akhnoor sectors continued.

"The Indian Army has responded effectively and proportionately, causing extensive damage to the Pakistan Army. Pak military has been observed to be moving their troops into forward areas indicating offensive intent to further escalate the situation. Indian Armed Forces remain in a high state of operational readiness."

"All hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded appropriately. Indian Armed Forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistan military," she added.

The Wing Commander said Pakistan resorted to "air intrusions using drones and firing" along the Line of Control and "several harassment attacks were also attempted" in more than 26 locations.

"Indian Armed Forces successfully neutralised these threats and the majority of the vectors. However, limited damage was sustained to equipment and personnel at Indian Air Force stations in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur and Bhuj," she said.

In response to "irresponsible" attacks by the Pakistan Army, the Indian Armed Forces, as Wing Commander Singh said, "carried out precision attacks only on identified military targets" including technical infrastructure, command and control centres, radar sites and weapon storage areas.

In an unfortunate incident, a senior Jammu and Kashmir official was killed in a Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Saturday, UT's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said.

The deceased Indian official was identified as Additional District Development Commissioner Raj Kumar Thappa.

In a retaliation against the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor hitting nine terrorist bases in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

The military conflict escalated after Pakistan targeted civilians across the borders without any provocation to be aptly countered by the Indian military.