President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan had accepted a “full and immediate ceasefire” after the two nations have exchanged military strikes in recent days.
“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am happy to announce that India and Pakistan have accepted a complete and immediate ceasefire. Congratulations to the two countries for having used common sense and intelligence,” he said in an article on Truth Social.
Tensions between India and Pakistan increased sharply following the attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, India illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (Iiojk), which left 26 dead. India blamed the elements based in Pakistan without providing evidence; Islamabad rejected allegations.
In response, India has closed the Wagah border, revoked the Pakistani visas and suspended the Industry Water Treaty. Pakistan described the movement as a “act of war” and sealed its side of the crossing.
From May 6 to 7, explosions were reported in Pakistani cities, notably Muzaffarabad and Bahawalpur. Pakistan accused India of air strikes and launched the Bunyan-a-Marsos operation in retaliation, targeting Indian military facilities.
Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter planes, including four gusts. Lieutenant-general Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that others could have been slaughtered, but Pakistan chose restraint. A French intelligence official confirmed to CNN the very first combat loss of a burst jet.
Pakistan has also declared to intercept 77 HARS drones of Israeli manufacturing using electronic and conventional defenses. The army said the operation targeted the launch points used in attacks on civilians and mosques. As part of the campaign, Pakistan launched the Al-Fatah missile in honor of children killed in recent strikes.
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed that no national command authority meeting had been held or planned.
Meanwhile, the commander of the Indian wing Vyomika Singh said that India supported de -escalation if Pakistan realizes. Indian army officials admitted damage to five aerial bases.
The American and G7 nations have urged the two countries to defuse and resume dialogue.
