Pakistan and India have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone, and artillery attacks.
This was announced by US President Donald Trump, who congratulated the two countries for using what he described as “common sense.”
Officials from Islamabad and New Delhi confirmed the development minutes after Trump posted the announcement on his Truth Social network, as the conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors appeared to be spiraling towards a full-blown war.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said both sides would “stop all firing and military action on land, air, and sea” with effect from 5:00 pm local time.
In a statement on X, Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect.
He added that Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The ceasefire comes after four days of attacks and counter-attacks by both sides that killed at least 60 people and saw thousands of civilians flee their homes along their border as well as in divided Kashmir.
The fighting was touched off by an attack last month in the Indian-administered side of Kashmir that killed twenty-six tourists, mostly Hindu men, which Delhi blamed on Islamabad.
