U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Saturday. The announcement, made without consulting either country’s military leaders beforehand, declared a “FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE” and credited the agreement to American diplomatic efforts.
This came after four days of heavy fighting across the border, the worst in almost thirty years, which included missile and drone strikes that killed nearly 70 people. The immediate effect of the ceasefire was mixed. In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, people were doubtful, even though they were relieved the fighting had stopped.
