This has been discussed earlier too, but few children have still not understood why India and Pakistan agreed to the ceasefire.
They still want to claim victory based on who agreed to the ceasefire and who came under pressure and who would have beaten the daylights out of the other side, had the other side not slumped on its knees and begged for mercy.
No side was seeking a full war here. India just wanted to send a message through an initial strike. It got a shock when it lost a few aircraft. Even then, it was ready (probably) for an end to the show. But Pakistan awaam, and the establishment couldn’t let that slide. How can they accept a ceasefire without giving a muh tod zawaab?
That set in motion drone and loitering munition attacks by both sides. What they achieved through that is still in doubt, due to claims and counterclaims.
Meanwhile, the nations with some influence like the US and Qatar got talking to both sides.
That is the time when the Brahmos and Fatah exchange started. For Pak to show that it would give a solid reply to Indian aggression and for the Indian side to salvage something to show after losing those aircraft. Few more types of weapons were used in a limited way.
At this point too, both sides had achieved their narrative which had led to the start of the conflict. No side wanted any more escalation as they had nothing to gain further but the possibility of an uncontrollable or uncontainable situation.
That is why, when the offer came, through Trump baba or Qatar or someone still not known, both sides grabbed it and said - Fine. Let’s stop.
The impression that a few more days to the defence forces would have allowed them to maul the other side is nothing but delusion and daydreaming.
What had stayed out of that conflict till 10th May, were the Army, Navy, Ballistic missiles, and many other more potent weapons. Did any side intend to use them? Not till then, but any more escalation, and then, no one knows where it could have led.
Did India achieve its objective from deterring Pak to continue to provide any material support to cessationist in Kashmir, is for Pak Mil to decide and would never convey to openly. I have a doubt that they would do it. Munir has stated the reasons many times.
What is almost certain is that India is likely to strike directly at Pak mil next time.
With J35 joining the party, it would definitely be something else.