India, Pakistan ‘agree to full and immediate ceasefire’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other’s military installations.

Pakistan’s foreign minister also said both countries had agreed to a ceasefire “with immediate effect”.

“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,” he said in a post on Truth Social.

he announcement came on a day when fears that the countries’ nuclear arsenals might come into play spiked as the Pakistan military said a top military and civil body overseeing its nuclear weapons would meet. But the Pakistani defence minister later said no such meeting was scheduled.

At the same time, officials from both sides showed a willingness for now to take a step back following the day’s exchanges, while the civilian death toll on both sides of the border mounted to 66.

Pakistan confirms ceasfire

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has also confirmed the ceasefire.

In a post to his official X account, Dar said: “Pakis tan 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 told media that Pakistan and India have agreed to a “full-fledged” and “not partial” ceasefire.

Three dozen countries were involved in the diplomacy that secured it, Dar added.

“We made it clear we were prepared for a ceasefire, but if India showed aggression, we would respond with full force — and we did,” the minister said.