India and Pakistan Agree to Full and Immediate Ceasefir
India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, following escalating tensions and military exchanges across the Line of Control (LoC) in recent weeks.
The ceasefire, which began at 17:00 local time, was confirmed by India’s Foreign Secretary, who noted that both sides had reached the agreement to halt hostilities after a series of retaliatory attacks.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister said the country “has always strived for peace and security in the region,” underscoring Islamabad’s commitment to de-escalation.
U.S. President Donald Trump, in a statement, credited the truce to “a long night of talks mediated by the United States,” though specific details of the diplomatic efforts were not disclosed.
The recent flare-up began after a deadly militant attack last month targeted Indian tourists in Pahalgam, a resort town in Jammu and Kashmir. In response, India launched strikes on targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir earlier this week.
Since then, both countries have accused each other of cross-border shelling, drone operations, and missile strikes, raising concerns of a broader conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
International observers have welcomed the ceasefire, urging both nations to pursue dialogue and long-term peace-building measures.
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Sources: Government of India, Government of Pakistan, U.S. State Department, Silverbird Television reporting
