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Pakistan people celebrate after the ceasefire between Pakistan and India, in Hyderabad, Sindh province, on May 10, 2025 [Akram Shahid/AFP]
A US-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan seems to be the latest development in the region’s ongoing tensions. US President Donald Trump announced the deal on Truth Social, stating that after intense diplomatic efforts, both countries agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire. The agreement came after days of cross-border military strikes, which marked the worst military confrontation between the two rivals in decades.
The decision to de-escalate was reportedly facilitated by the US, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaging with senior officials from both nations. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar mentioned that over three dozen countries were involved in the diplomacy, with Saudi Arabia and Turkey playing key roles. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy also welcomed the de-escalation, emphasizing its importance for regional stability.
Despite the ceasefire, both sides had initially accused each other of violations, with explosions reported in Indian-administered Kashmir. The situation remains fragile, but both nations have expressed commitment to maintaining peace and stability. Further talks are expected, although there’s no clear agreement on the agenda or venue.
India and Pakistan’s ceasefire has been shaken by overnight fighting in the disputed Kashmir region, despite both countries agreeing to a truce to end the conflict. The two nations had exchanged heavy fire along the Line of Control, which divides the territory, but the fighting subsided by Sunday morning. The ceasefire was announced after talks to defuse the most serious military confrontation between the two countries in decades.
The conflict began after India launched strikes against militant targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, in response to a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam last month that India blames on Pakistan, which denies the charge.
US President Donald Trump was the first to announce the deal on his Truth Social platform, stating that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire. However, both sides accused each other of repeatedly violating the agreement just hours later. Residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir reported hearing explosions and seeing flashes in the sky after the ceasefire began.
The situation remains fragile, with both countries committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with top government and military officials to discuss the situation. The two countries’ top military officials are due to speak again to further discuss the ceasefire and potentially work towards a more lasting peace.
India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along the Line of Control in Kashmir, with both countries committing to strict observance of all agreements and understandings. The agreement was reached after discussions between the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan, who reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and agreed to address each other’s core issues and concerns.
The ceasefire is seen as a welcome move, with both countries trying to ease the situation on the border. However, it’s worth noting that this isn’t the first agreement between the two nations, and previous attempts at ceasefires have had mixed results
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