Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday confirmed that Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, marking a pivotal de-escalation in the most intense military standoff between the two countries in recent years.
The foreign minister taking to his X (formerly Twitter) said:
“Pakistan and India have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. We hope this will pave the way for broader diplomatic engagement and regional stability.”
The announcement follows a similar statement issued hours earlier by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who posted on social media that both sides had reached a ceasefire agreement after "a long night of U.S.-mediated talks."
Trump had stated:
“India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both countries for choosing Common Sense and Great Intelligence.”
The ceasefire comes in the wake of escalating cross-border hostilities that saw Pakistan carry out high-speed missile strikes on 26 Indian military sites, including major airbases in Pathankot, Udhampur, Bhuj, and Adam Port.
The Indian army had confirmed substantial losses in infrastructure and personnel, with a senior Indian officer, Raj Kumar Thapa, among the casualties in Rajouri, Indian-administered Kashmir.
