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India, Pakistan agree to 'full, immediate ceasefire', Trump says
The recent surge in hostilities was triggered by a deadly attack last month in Indian-administered Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists
- PUBLISHED: Sat 10 May 2025, 4:29 PM
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- Reuters
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire," amid both countries launching strikes and counter-strikes against each other's military installations.
"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.
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The 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.
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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.
The recent surge in hostilities was triggered by a deadly attack last month in Indian-administered Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, most of whom were Hindu men.
India accused the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba — a UN-designated terrorist organisation — of orchestrating the attack, a charge that Islamabad has firmly denied.
Tensions escalated sharply on Wednesday when India attacked parts of Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir. India claimed responsibility, stating it had targeted "terrorist infrastructure" at nine sites. In response, Pakistan vowed retaliation.
The situation further escalated when Pakistan launched counterattacks on Saturday. According to Islamabad, this was in response to Indian strikes on three of its air bases overnight. The cross-border clashes have involved fighter jets, drones, artillery, and missile fire.
In an effort to de-escalate the situation, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a series of urgent calls with senior officials in both countries, urging them to reestablish direct communication channels to prevent any miscalculations.
