WNAM REPORT: A full and immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan has been reached after days of heightened military exchanges between the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours.
The announcement was first made by US President Donald Trump on Saturday and later confirmed by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The agreement follows including missile and drone strikes that escalated regional tensions and drew global concern.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after both nations exchanged military strikes in recent days.
Neither Pakistan nor India has confirmed the US president’s statement.
“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.
Minutes after the US president’s announcement, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the development on social media, while also reaffirming Pakistan’s consistent pursuit of peace and regional stability while emphasising that the country remains firm in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
