India and Pakistan Agree to ’Immediate Truce’ After Days of Tensions, Cross-Border Clashes

By Staff, Agencies

Pakistan and India have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, following rising tensions between the two nations over a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, announced the development on Saturday after several days of military strikes and retaliatory actions triggered by the April 22 attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.

"Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising its sovereignty and territorial integrity," Dar stated.

The announcement was first made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who shared the news in a social media post. He confirmed that India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire

"After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.

"Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" he added.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also confirmed the ceasefire. "India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action," he said. 

Tensions between India and Pakistan sharply escalated after the deadly Pahalgam attack, which occurred on April 22.

India blamed Pakistan for the attack, but Pakistan rejected the accusations.

Since then, Indian and Pakistani troops have been exchanging fire along the Line of Control (Loc) in the disputed region of Kashmir, marking a dangerous deterioration in ties between the two neighbors.

Both sides have hinted that the ongoing tensions could escalate into military confrontation.

The United Nations urged both sides to exercise restraint.