India Pakistan Ceasefire Announcement | In a significant breakthrough after four tense days of cross-border hostilities, US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, following intense overnight negotiations mediated by the United States.
“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,” President Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, around 8 am (Washington DC time).
“Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence,” he added.
Moments later, Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri too corroborated the information. He said the Director Generals of Military Operations of both the countries spoke and decided to speak again on May 12. Meanwhile, a complete ceasefire has been agreed upon.
The ceasefire announcement marks a dramatic shift in the region’s escalating conflict, which saw both nations exchange missile and drone strikes targeting military and civilian infrastructure.
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Tensions had flared dangerously after Pakistan’s aerial attacks on Indian airbases and civilian areas, followed by India’s Operation Sindoor, a series of targeted airstrikes on Pakistani military and terror infrastructure.
Marco Rubio Also Confirms Ceasefire Deal
Soon after Trump’s announcement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a similar statement confirming the ceasefire and expressing appreciation for the diplomatic efforts made by both sides.
“We welcome the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan and commend both governments for choosing dialogue over escalation,” Rubio said in a statement.
Rubio, a key figure in Trump’s administration, has played a central role in recent diplomacy. He held multiple calls over the past week with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Army Chief General Asim Munir, urging all parties to “de-escalate immediately” and avoid further endangering civilian lives.
Ceasefire Follows Days of Escalation
The ceasefire comes in the wake of a series of deadly developments:
- On April 22, Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 civilians in Pahalgam, prompting India to launch Operation Sindoor.
- India conducted airstrikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7.
- In response, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos, targeting Indian military bases across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
- India then responded with precision strikes on six Pakistani airbases, including at Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian.
- Casualties were reported on both sides, with India accusing Pakistan of targeting hospitals and schools in “irresponsible and deplorable” strikes.
While the ceasefire has been welcomed globally, experts warn that the fragility of peace in the region requires continued vigilance and diplomatic engagement. India has maintained that its response was defensive and proportionate, and has called on Pakistan to permanently dismantle terror networks operating from its soil.
President Trump, who oversaw the backchannel diplomacy, hinted at continued US involvement in ensuring peace holds between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
