The battle had been the worst between the older South Asian foes in nearly three decades and threatened to burst into a full-scale conflict in one of the world’s most dangerous and densely populated regions.
There were small fears that nuclear arsenals may come into play as Pakistan’s military said a major body overseeing its nuclear weapons do match.
But the defence minister said no such meeting was scheduled, days after a night of heavy fighting in which the two nations targeted each other’s military bases and the combined human death toll rose to 66.
” Pakistan and India have agreed to a peace with quick consequence,” Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar posted on X.
” Pakistan has constantly strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial dignity! “
The Indian foreign secretary said the two countries ‘ military chiefs had spoken to each other and agreed that all fighting would stop at 5pm Indian time ( 1130 GMT ), without using the word “ceasefire”.
US President Donald Trump posted:” After a lengthy day of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Thanks to both Countries on using Popular Sense and Great Intelligence. “