India and Pakistan agree on ceasefire
Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, stated on Saturday: “Pakistan and India have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region without compromising its sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Following this announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump said: “After negotiations mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire. I congratulate India and Pakistan for their common sense and high intelligence and appreciate their commitment to this matter.”
Additionally, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated: “Vice President J.D. Vance and I held discussions with senior Indian and Pakistani officials over the past 48 hours. I am delighted to announce that the governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. The governments of India and Pakistan will begin negotiations on a wide range of issues at a neutral location.”
This comes as a new wave of missile attacks between the two countries has been ongoing since this morning.
On April 22, 2025, a deadly attack in the Pahalgam region of Indian-controlled Kashmir killed 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists. The "Resistance Front," a branch of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack. India accused Pakistan of supporting the group, an allegation Islamabad denied.
Casualties in Kashmir
Pakistan's Disaster Management Authority reported that at least 13 civilians were killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during the past 12 hours of clashes with India. Over 50 others were injured. Pakistan's Prime Minister stated that the country's armed forces responded forcefully, targeting Indian military installations.
Pakistan's airspace closed for another 24 hours
Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority announced that the country's airspace will remain closed for an additional 24 hours due to the escalating military tensions with India. Pakistan's military began its large-scale operation against India this morning.
Indian Air Force commander: Pakistani forces moving toward border
Vyomika Singh, Commander of Indian Air Force Operations, stated that Pakistani forces are moving toward border areas, indicating Islamabad's intent to escalate tensions.
She added that Indian forces remain on operational alert and will respond effectively to any hostile actions. India is committed to avoiding escalation, provided Pakistan reciprocates.
Media focus on Pakistan’s operation name
Pakistan's military announced the start of its operation, named "Al-Bunyan Al-Marsoos," in response to Indian attacks. The name was previously used by Saraya Al-Quds, the military wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, for its 51-day battle against Israel in 2014.
Pakistan calls emergency nuclear committee meeting
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif called for an urgent meeting of Pakistan’s Nuclear Committee, expected to convene today, Saturday, according to Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
The committee oversees decisions regarding Pakistan’s missiles and nuclear arsenal. This follows hours of missile exchanges between Pakistan and India, with Pakistan launching its military operation this morning.