Breaking news alert! Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire along their contested borders, effective immediately — a major step toward easing tensions that sparked military clashes earlier this week. 🚨 Here’s the scoop:
From Bombshells to Peace Talks 💬
After four days of cross-border strikes and escalating rhetoric, both nations announced the truce on Saturday. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called it a win for \u0022peace and security in the region,\u0022 while India confirmed the deal includes stopping all land, air, and sea military actions starting 5 PM local time. 🕔
Diplomacy Saves the Day 🕊️
Behind the scenes, global players like the U.S., Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia pushed for de-escalation. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri revealed military leaders from both sides will meet again on May 12 to solidify the agreement. Bonus: Pakistan reopened its airspace within hours of the announcement! ✈️
Why Now? ⏳
The truce follows India’s Wednesday airstrikes in Pakistan, retaliation for a deadly attack in Kashmir last month. Experts say the timing hints at fatigue from prolonged tensions — but whether the calm holds depends on next week’s talks. Stay tuned! 📅
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