India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Announces President Donald Trump

Washington DC : In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, United States President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, bringing a temporary halt to rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Taking to social media, President Trump shared, “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.” The announcement followed an intense round of overnight negotiations mediated by the United States.

The development comes in the backdrop of heightened hostilities between India and Pakistan, especially after the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives and led to retaliatory strikes by India under “Operation Sindoor” on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

While official statements from New Delhi and Islamabad are awaited, the announcement by the US President has sparked cautious optimism among diplomatic circles and peace advocates worldwide. Experts view the ceasefire as a potential opening for broader dialogue on counter-terrorism and regional stability.

Sources suggest that behind-the-scenes diplomacy by US officials played a critical role in persuading both sides to step back from the brink and prioritize de-escalation.

This is not the first time Washington has played a mediatory role in Indo-Pak tensions, but the swift and public declaration by President Trump underscores the urgency and seriousness of the current situation.

Further details on the terms of the ceasefire and its enforcement mechanisms are expected to emerge in the coming days.