India and Pakistan have reached a “complete and immediate ceasefire” after several days of deadly conflict involving fighter jets, missiles, drones, and artillery. World leaders welcomed this decision yesterday, Saturday.
The tension between the two neighboring countries began on April 22, following an attack by gunmen on tourists in Pahalgam in Indian-controlled Kashmir. 26 people were killed in that attack.
India alleged, without any investigation or evidence, that the attackers had connections with Pakistan. Pakistan firmly denied the accusation and called for an impartial investigation into the Pahalgam attack.
Following this incident, India launched drone and missile attacks on Pakistan. Civilian casualties were reported in these attacks.
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that 24 attacks occurred across 6 locations in Pakistan. These attacks resulted in 33 Pakistani civilian deaths and 76 injuries.
“I warmly welcome today’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan. I urge both sides to maintain it. De-escalation is in everyone’s interest.”
– David Lammy, UK Foreign Secretary
In response, Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter jets. The country also attacked multiple Indian checkpoints along the Line of Control (LOC).
Later, India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire yesterday through the mediation of US President Donald Trump. World leaders have praised their decision.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire announcement. In a statement citing Guterres, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the Secretary-General described it as a positive step toward advancing peace.
“UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire announcement. In a statement citing Guterres, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the Secretary-General described it as a positive step toward advancing peace. World leaders praise India-Pakistan ceasefire decision”
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called him and acknowledged Pakistan’s restraint. He praised Pakistan’s responsible actions during the crisis.
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that Turkey urges both countries to make the most of the ceasefire to establish dialogue.
The statement further said, ‘We welcome the ceasefire announcement between Pakistan and India. We call on both sides to make the most of this ceasefire opportunity and engage in direct and effective dialogue.’
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir welcomed the ceasefire between the two countries. This information was found in a post from the country’s foreign department’s X account.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy wrote in a post on the social media platform X, ‘I warmly welcome today’s ceasefire between India and Pakistan. I urge both sides to maintain it. De-escalation is in everyone’s interest.’
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