In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, United States President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday morning that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, following intensive 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. Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump posted on social media.

The ceasefire comes in the wake of nearly a week of rising hostilities, which began after India’s Operation Sindoor, a precision military strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK), in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan had launched multiple drone and missile attacks across Indian cities in Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Indian Air Defence successfully neutralized most incoming threats, but several civilians were injured in the retaliatory cross-border aggression.

Key highlights before the ceasefire:

  • India had struck eight major Pakistani military installations, including radar and airbase targets in Sialkot, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Rafiqui, and Lahore.

  • The Indian Air Force deployed its S-400 air defence systems, intercepting over 300 drone and missile threats.

  • Over 16 Indian civilians were killed in Pakistani shelling, with significant infrastructure damage in Poonch and Ferozepur.

During this period, global leaders, including the US Secretary of State, UN officials, and representatives from the European Union, called for restraint and dialogue. The United States took the lead in initiating backchannel negotiations on Saturday evening, which extended into early Sunday.

While India maintained its commitment to non-escalation, it asserted that any further act of terrorism would be considered an act of war, reiterating the importance of cross-border accountability.

The terms of the ceasefire agreement are expected to include:

  • Immediate cessation of hostilities on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border.

  • Establishment of a military hotline for direct communication to prevent future misunderstandings.

  • Continued pressure on Pakistan to dismantle terror networks operating within its territory.

As of now, no official statement has been issued by either the Indian Ministry of External Affairs or Pakistan’s Foreign Office. A formal announcement is expected later in the day.

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