United States President Donald Trump on Saturday (Might 10) mentioned that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and speedy ceasefire”, amid each international locations launching strikes and counter-strikes towards one another’s army installations.
“After an extended night time of talks mediated by america, I’m happy to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to each Nations on utilizing Widespread Sense and Nice Intelligence,” he mentioned in a publish on Reality Social.
In a publish on X on Saturday, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and International Minister Ishaq Dar wrote: “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with speedy impact. Pakistan has at all times strived for peace and safety within the area, with out compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”
The announcement got here on a day when fears that the international locations’ nuclear arsenals would possibly come into play spiked because the Pakistan army mentioned a high army and civil physique overseeing its nuclear weapons would meet.
However Pakistan’s defence minister later mentioned no such assembly was scheduled.
On the identical time, officers from either side confirmed a willingness for now to take a step again following the day’s exchanges, whereas the civilian demise toll on either side of the border mounted to 66.
