India-Pakistan agree to 'full and immediate ceasefire', says Donald Trump

“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. Congratulations to both countries for using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump posted on Truth Social.

The announcement comes days after rising escalations between India and Pakistan after a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam claimed 26 lives last month. Days later, India retaliated with ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir killing over a 100 terrorists, according to the government.

Nine terrorists camp have been destroyed by indian forces as, at least two of them – the Muridke headquarters of the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Bahawalpur base of the Jaish-e-Mohammed – have been on the radar of Indian security agencies for their role a series of attacks in India over decades.

 “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!” he tweeted.

Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Vice President JD Vance and him engaged with senior officials of the neighbouring countries for the last two days to reach this decision. Rubio also said that the governments will start talks on a “broad set of issues” at a neutral site.