India, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire in US-Mediated Talks

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India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday, following U.S.-mediated talks aimed at de-escalating the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbors in decades.

The ceasefire comes after weeks of intense clashes, missile strikes, and drone attacks along their border, triggered by a gun massacre of tourists last month. India holds Pakistan responsible for the attack, a charge that Pakistan denies. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of dozens of civilians on both sides.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire, praising both nations for their decision. He posted on his Truth Social platform, expressing his pleasure that both countries had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire,” and commended them for “using Common Sense and Great Intelligence.”

Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, confirmed the ceasefire on Geo News, acknowledging the vital role played by Saudi Arabia and Turkey in facilitating the agreement.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that military leaders from both countries spoke on Saturday afternoon and reached a consensus to cease all military actions on land, air, and sea. Both sides have been instructed to enforce the ceasefire. The military officials are scheduled to meet again on May 12 to discuss further steps.

The ceasefire has quickly halted the military escalation, which had seen India targeting Pakistani airbases after Islamabad launched missile attacks on Indian infrastructure in Punjab. Pakistan claimed to have intercepted most of the missiles, launching retaliatory strikes in response.