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