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India and Pakistan have agreed to stop fighting after four tense days of cross-border attacks, including airstrikes, drone raids, and artillery fire. The ceasefire began at 5:00 p.m. Indian time (12:30 p.m. UK time) after long overnight talks led by the United States.
US President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social account that the deal came after “a long night of talks” and praised American efforts for stopping the conflict between the two nuclear powers.
India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, said India would stop all military actions by land, sea, and air—but added that the army would remain “vigilant” and ready to act if needed. Indian defence leaders in New Delhi confirmed that troops were still on high alert.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, said his country had always supported peace and security in the region. He credited the ceasefire to the help of more than 30 nations, including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The recent conflict started after a deadly attack last month on Indian tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. India responded by attacking targets inside Pakistan and in the part of Kashmir controlled by Pakistan. Pakistan denied having any role in the attack and blamed India for raising tensions.
Both sides accused each other of launching drones, missiles, and shelling across the border after India’s strike. The Kashmir region, which both countries claim but only partly control, remains a major point of conflict.
As a sign of easing tensions, Pakistan reopened its airspace to all planes shortly after the ceasefire began.
Officials from both sides are expected to hold more talks on Monday. Some hope this calm will last—but previous ceasefires have often ended quickly.
Source: News Agencies.
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