Dhaka, May 16 -- India and Pakistan have decided to extend their ceasefire until May 18, according to Indian news broadcaster NDTV.

The directors general of military operations in New Delhi and Islamabad are set to speak again to review the situation along the border, it reported on Friday, citing sources.

The two will review the situation along the border at the meeting.

The decision comes a day after the nuclear-armed neighbours decided to further develop confidence-building measures to de-escalate.

"Further to the understanding between the two DGMOs on 10th of May 2025, it has been decided to continue the confidence-building measures so as to reduce the alertness level. As the situation develops further, we shall intimate you," the...