US President Donald Trump has claimed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.
Donald Trump heralds India-Pakistan full ceasefire
This follows four days of military strikes between the two countries. The announcement was made on Trump’s Truth Social platform, where he said the truce was the result of intense US-mediated talks.
“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 on using common sense and great intelligence,” Trump posted.
Both India and Pakistan later confirmed the development. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that both nations had agreed to halt hostilities, effective immediately.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs also issued a brief note confirming the ceasefire would begin at 17:00 Indian time (13:00 SAST).
The announcement comes amid heightened fears that the conflict — which escalated after a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir — could grow into something far more dangerous. That attack, per Reuters, which left 26 tourists dead, was blamed by India on Pakistan-backed elements, though Pakistan strongly denied any involvement.
Concerns were especially high after reports emerged that Pakistan’s top security council was preparing to discuss its nuclear arsenal.
However, that meeting did not go ahead, and signals from both governments suggest a willingness to step back from further confrontation.
India-Pakistan war: A bloody history explained
The ceasefire is a welcome pause in a long and bitter history between the two nations. India and Pakistan have fought several wars since their independence from British rule in 1947 — most of them triggered by the disputed territory of Kashmir.
The first war erupted in 1947 shortly after independence, when armed tribal groups from Pakistan invaded Kashmir. This led to the Maharaja of Kashmir acceding to India, sparking the First Indo-Pakistani War.
The result was the division of Kashmir, with each country controlling part of the region.
Further wars followed in 1965 and 1971. The 1971 war was unique in that it was not directly about Kashmir, but instead involved Pakistan’s internal conflict and eventually led to the creation of Bangladesh.
The most recent full-scale conflict was the Kargil War in 1999, where Pakistani soldiers and militants occupied Indian military posts on the Indian side of the Line of Control. India responded with military action, and Pakistan eventually withdrew.
Aside from these wars, India and Pakistan have engaged in many skirmishes, standoffs, and proxy actions over the years — often escalating after terror attacks or political incidents.
The current ceasefire, if it holds, will be a rare diplomatic success in a region long fraught with tension and mistrust. Both countries are armed with nuclear weapons, and any prolonged conflict carries global risks.
