
India-Pakistan agree to full and immediate ceasefire, announces Donald Trump
Breakthrough Achieved After Intense Cross-Border Clashes and International Pressure
In a significant diplomatic development, India and Pakistan have agreed to a cease-fire following high-level U.S.-mediated talks, according to official sources familiar with the negotiations. The agreement marks a temporary halt to escalating hostilities that had intensified over the past week along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
The announcement comes after several days of heavy cross-border shelling, drone incursions, and reports of civilian and military casualties on both sides. Tensions had reached a boiling point, prompting urgent diplomatic intervention from the United States. U.S. officials held back-channel discussions with representatives from both New Delhi and Islamabad to de-escalate the situation.
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According to the Wall Street Journal, the cease-fire is expected to restore a degree of calm along the LoC, though both sides remain wary of future provocations. A joint statement from India and Pakistan emphasized the need to uphold “mutual respect and peaceful dialogue” to prevent future escalations.
This latest cease-fire mirrors a similar agreement reached in February 2021, which had largely held until recent flare-ups. Analysts suggest the timing of the truce is strategic, coming amidst heightened regional instability and international focus on South Asia’s security dynamics.
While the cease-fire is being welcomed by peace advocates and international observers, skepticism remains about its longevity. Defense experts warn that unless deeper political dialogue follows, the truce may only serve as a temporary cooling period.
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