India, Pakistan Agree to Full Ceasefire Following Overnight US Mediation
News Desk
Washington/Islamabad/New Delhi :US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following overnight negotiations brokered by the United States, marking a dramatic de-escalation in the ongoing hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Taking to his social media platform, President Trump stated: “After a long night of US-mediated talks, India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both countries for choosing Common Sense and Great Intelligence.”
The ceasefire declaration follows days of intense cross-border conflict, including missile exchanges that resulted in significant casualties and widespread destruction of military assets on both sides of the Line of Control.
According to reports, the Indian military suffered losses at several key airbases, including Pathankot, Udhampur, Bhuj, and Adampur, amid retaliatory strikes by Pakistan.
While official confirmation of the ceasefire terms is still awaited from either New Delhi or Islamabad, diplomatic sources in Washington and Islamabad confirmed that urgent backchannel communications were facilitated by the US throughout the night. The negotiations reportedly aimed at averting a full-scale war and restoring stability in the region.
Pakistan Launches Operation Bunyan-un-Marsus
Earlier in the day, Pakistan initiated a large-scale counteroffensive dubbed Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos in response to recent Indian military strikes. According to security sources, the Pakistan Armed Forces targeted several Indian military installations with ‘Fatah 2’ ballistic missiles.
Initial reports suggest that a BrahMos missile storage facility in Beas was among the first targets hit. Multiple airbases—including Udhampur, Adampur, Suratgarh, Sirsa, Bathinda, Akhnoor, Halwara, and Pathankot—have reportedly sustained significant damage.
Sources within Pakistan’s military indicated that the counterstrikes aimed exclusively at military infrastructure from where earlier Indian attacks had originated.
The most extensive damage was attributed to the deployment of the ‘Fatah 2’ missiles, which are said to have inflicted heavy losses on strategic Indian assets.
As the region cautiously welcomes the ceasefire announcement, analysts emphasize the need for continued diplomatic engagement to prevent a resurgence of hostilities and promote long-term peace.
