Pakistan and India have announced ceasefire, amid claims by both sides of violations. two nuclear-armed neighbours have come close to all-out war in recent weeks. This is because of attack on tourist sight in India-controlled Kashmir on 22nd of April, which left 26 civilians dead. India blamed Pakistan for instigating attack. Pakistan vociferously denied allegations. Both countries have launched military strikes on each other since attack. Pakistan said it targeted military sites in India after India fired missiles at air bases in Pakistan's Punjab province on Saturday. This fuelled fears that tensions might escalate into more dangerous regional conflict.
ceasefire is looking somewhat fragile as both sides are accusing each other of violating it. Pakistan's foreign ministry said country "remains committed to faithful implementation of ceasefire". A spokesman for India's military denied accusations that India was not adhering to truce. He said India would retaliate if its territory was attacked. He warned: "We remain fully operationally ready to launch whatever operations may be required in defence of nation". U.S. President Donald Trump announced ceasefire followed talks mediated by United States. The U.S. "urged both parties to find ways to de-escalate and offered assistance in starting constructive talks".
