By Madalitso Mtukula
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a “full and immediate ceasefire” between India and Pakistan, following a dangerous military escalation triggered by a deadly militant attack in Kashmir.
The ceasefire comes after Indian forces carried out airstrikes on Pakistani military targets in response to an April 22 attack that killed several Indian tourists. India blamed the attack on the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. In retaliation, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos, targeting Indian bases near the Line of Control.
Trump made the announcement through his platform, Truth Social, crediting the breakthrough to “a long night of U.S.-mediated talks” involving top diplomats and military officials from both countries.
“After productive discussions with both leaders, I’m proud to announce a full and immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The world is watching, and peace must prevail,” Trump wrote.
Key U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance, played central roles in brokering the agreement.
Acording to sources, both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif agreed to halt all military operations and resume diplomatic dialogue.
International bodies, including the United Nations, the European Union, and Gulf states, welcomed the ceasefire and urged both sides to prioritize diplomacy over conflict.
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