India and Pakistan Agree to Full Ceasefire After Four Days of Cross-Border Strikes : Donald Trump

By A Staff Reporter

In a significant diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following four consecutive days of escalating military strikes and counter-strikes across the Line of Control. The announcement comes amid growing fears of a wider conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump said, “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.”

The statement was echoed by Pakistan’s foreign minister, who confirmed that both nations had agreed to halt hostilities “with immediate effect.” The ceasefire follows a period of intense military engagement that had raised international alarm and drawn urgent calls for de-escalation from global leaders.

Tensions reached a peak earlier in the day when Pakistan’s military announced that the country’s top civil and military leadership, which oversees its nuclear arsenal, would convene for an emergency meeting. However, the Pakistani defence minister later clarified that no such meeting had been scheduled, easing fears of an imminent escalation into nuclear confrontation.

Despite the truce, the recent skirmishes have left a trail of devastation, with the civilian death toll rising to at least 66 across both sides of the border. While the ceasefire is a welcome step towards peace, observers caution that the situation remains fragile and will require sustained diplomatic engagement to prevent future flare-ups.