Surprise Ceasefire Announced in Feud Between India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan mutually decide to halt military operations along the disputed border.
In a surprising turn of events, India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the agreement on the X platform, which was later confirmed by India. The sudden truce was pressed for by US President Donald Trump who mediated during a long night of negotiations.
Following the announcement, Trump took to his online platform, Truth Social, to express his congratulations. "I salute the wisdom and keen intellect of both nations," he wrote.
Despite this development, concerns have risen as reports suggest Pakistan violated the bilateral ceasefire agreement just hours later. Indian government sources allege that Pakistan's military aggression continued. Journalists from the AFP news agency reported that loud explosions were heard in Srinagar, a city in the Indian-controlled region of Kashmir, and a power outage occurred in the evening. Local authorities have expressed uncertainty and concern about the situation.
Escalated Tensions
Tensions between India and Pakistan have been building in recent days. The most recent flashpoint stems from a terrorist attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, dead. India holds Pakistan accountable for the attack, while Pakistan denies any involvement and demands an independent investigation. Since then, the conflict has escalated.
The origin of the hostility between the two countries can be traced back to the colonial era. Following Britain's withdrawal in 1947, the subcontinent was partitioned, giving rise to predominantly Hindu India and the Muslim-majority state of Pakistan. This violent partition remains a source of acrimony to this day, and the two nations have fought three wars over their border conflict in Kashmir.
In response to the current crisis, the foreign ministers of the G7 countries called for "immediate de-escalation" and "maximum restraint," stating that any further military escalation poses a serious threat to regional stability. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also addressed the conflicting parties, offering American support for a direct dialogue between the warring factions.
[1] Enrichment Data: The U.S.-brokered ceasefire also includes plans for both India and Pakistan to engage in talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral location. However, as of May 10, 2025, the specifics of these talks and the long-term stability of the ceasefire remain uncertain. [2] Source: ntv.de, toh/dpa
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- The European Union and its Member States have urged both India and Pakistan to uphold the ceasefire agreement, emphasizing the importance of political dialogues and de-escalation in the general news regarding war-and-conflicts.
- While WhatsApp groups are abuzz with discussions about the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, it's crucial to differentiate between rumors and confirmed reports, considering the sensitive nature of the current situation in the politics of the two nations.
- Hindu community leaders worldwide have issued statements expressing relief at the ceasefire but also called for long-term solutions to address the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan in war-and-conflicts.
- As the ceasefire between India and Pakistan marks an opportunity for diplomacy, the upcoming talks are expected to focus on addressing several key issues in addition to war-and-conflicts, including trade, border disputes, and religious freedom, as confirmed by multiple sources in the general-news and politics.
