United States President Donald Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.
In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump said the agreement was made after a long night of talks mediated by the US.
“Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence,” the US president added.
The Indian foreign ministry confirmed the announcement.
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Ishaq Dar, Pakistani deputy prime minister and foreign minister, also affirmed Trump’s statement.
“Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect,” Dar tweeted.
“Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”
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The announcement came as fears mounted that the countries’ nuclear arsenals might come into play.
Earlier, the Pakistan military said a top military and civil body overseeing its nuclear weapons would meet.
Later, the defence ministry denied such a schedule.
Tensions between both neighbouring countries rose last month after gunmen murdered a group of mostly Indian tourists in the contested region of Kashmir.
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India blamed Pakistan for the attack and on Wednesday, launched strikes into Pakistan as retaliation for the killings.
But Islamabad had denied the blame.
India’s retaliatory hits triggered back-and-forth strikes.
World leaders and multilateral organisations urged both nations to exercise restraint.
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