India and Pakistan have reached an agreement for a full and immediate ceasefire, following escalating tensions sparked by an April attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir, according to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Who also confirmed the agreement.
The announcement was first made by President Donald Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he praised both nations for their decision. “After extensive overnight negotiations mediated by the United States, I am pleased to share that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both countries for demonstrating common sense and strong leadership,” Trump wrote.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio later confirmed that he and Vice President JD Vance had been in communication with both Indian and Pakistani officials over the past 48 hours to facilitate the truce.
Rubio commended Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif for their “wisdom and statesmanship” in choosing diplomacy over conflict.
Earlier on Saturday, Indian authorities reported that Pakistan had carried out attacks on 26 locations across India, and its military was shifting troops to forward positions.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri accused Pakistan of repeated provocations, while emphasizing that India had responded in a controlled and responsible manner.
Indian Army Colonel Sofiya Qureshi stated that Pakistan’s troop movements reflected an intent to escalate, but assured that the Indian military remains fully prepared. She reaffirmed India’s commitment to de-escalation, provided Pakistan reciprocates.
Meanwhile, Indian Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh rejected claims circulating on social media about damage to Indian military installations, labeling them as misinformation from Pakistan. Singh specifically denied reports of damage to the Indian S-400 system, airfields, and ammunition depots, calling them baseless.
The recent surge in hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors began after a deadly April 22 attack on Hindu pilgrims in Kashmir, which India attributed to Pakistan-based militants.
In retaliation, India conducted strikes on what it described as terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Pakistan has denied involvement in the attack and said its own strikes were defensive.
