India and Pakistan’s ceasefire agreement at risk after new cross-border shelling
The US-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan faces challenges as cross-border shelling continues.
It seems like the India and Pakistan’s fragile ceasefire agreement, brokered by the United States, is already facing significant challenges after reports of renewed cross-border shelling and explosions in Indian-administered Kashmir.
The ceasefire was announced by President Donald Trump via Truth Social, with high hopes after intense diplomatic efforts by U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.
India-Pakistan's tensions escalate with violations of the ceasefire
The India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement's durability wan thrown into question after cross-border shelling re-started the hostilities on Saturday night. Heavy explosions and projectiles were heard around Srinagar, one of the most important cities in Indian - administered Kashmir. According to the Indian government, it was Pakistan who had broken the ceasefire, however, a senior Pakistani source says it was India who had not respected the agreement.
While the news that India and Pakistan had reached a ceasefire agreement effective immediately was met with joy and dancing in both nations, especially in Kashmir, the disputed region and the most affected in the conflict, the latter were forced to flee as explosions were coming.
Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
Earlier today, Donald Trump had shared the news that a ceasefire agreement had been reached between the 2 nations. He congratulated the leaders of both nations, commending them for their "common sense and great intelligence".
Donald Trump announces a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Photo: Donald Trump/Truth Social
Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's prime minister and foreign minister, later confirmed the news sharing on X, that Pakistan's top priority has always been peace and security, but "without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Additionally, Vikram Misri, India's foreign secretary, said that instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to the understanding. He also added that "top military officials would speak again on 12 May."
