PM Sharif says Kashmir dispute with India will be resolved
UK PM Starmer says ceasefire must be ‘lasting’
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ceasefire between India and Pakistan must now be made “enduring and lasting”.
Speaking to the BBC, Starmer confirmed the UK has been “engaged” in talks with both sides “for some days” in a bid to de-escalate the recent surge in violence.
“I’m pleased to see today that there’s a ceasefire,” he said. “The task now is to make sure that that is enduring and is lasting.”
His comments come amid reports of renewed skirmishes along the border.
Earlier, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy “played a key role in this process”, adding several countries were involved in facilitating the agreement.
No ceasefire violations reported so far, says Pakistan minister
Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has told Geo News there have been no violations of the ceasefire agreed between India and Pakistan.
The statement comes amid growing concerns over stability along the Line of Control.
It follows reports of explosions and gunfire in parts of Indian-administered Kashmir – despite both nations announcing a full and immediate ceasefire just hours earlier.
Pakistanis celebrate in Karachi, Hyderabad
Violations have already threatened today’s ceasefire announcement.
Still, the agreement has sparked hope and celebrations in both India and Pakistan. Earlier, Pakistanis took to the streets in Karachi and Hyderabad, among other cities, to celebrate.
Reported violations underscore fragility of India-Pakistan conflict
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Sahar Khan, a security analyst based in Washington, DC, says reported truce violations underscore just how tenuous peace along the Line of Control between Pakistan and India remains.
She noted the most recent fighting broke a ceasefire agreement reached in 2021, the most substantial since 2003.
“This is still a very delicate and fragile ceasefire, but I think most people on the ground are relieved to see it,” Khan said. “The ceasefire agreement negotiated in 2021, which came into effect in 2023, was still really fragile. So I think while this is good news, I do expect to see some back and forth on this.”
Pakistan ‘adamant’ it is not violating the ceasefire
Osama Bin Javaid, Reporting from Lahore, Pakistan
This is a precarious ceasefire. It’s a ceasefire on the Line of Control that has been aflame for the last few days. It will take time for it to take effect and especially in the congested Kashmiri region where the posture has been in a standoff condition.
It will take time for both the militaries to climb down that ladder. On the Indian side, villagers are reporting cross-border fire. And on the Pakistani side, we’re hearing the exact same.
There are border posts along the Line of Control with conflicting reports by both sides of installations being captured. So, in the fog of war, it’s unclear. According to some officials we spoke to, it will take time and require patience on both sides.
Pakistan is adamant it is not violating the ceasefire. Officials tell us they want this to be de-escalation, and if India carries out another aggression, they’ll be ready to respond.
China ready to play ‘constructive role’ in India-Pakistan de-escalation
Chinese state news agency Xinhua has reported more details from Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s call with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar earlier.
The Chinese diplomat said Beijing remains “willing to continue playing a constructive role” in the ceasefire process.
China remains concerned about any escalation in the conflict given that it shares borders with both countries, he said.
As we reported earlier, the foreign minister also told Dar that Beijing continues to support Pakistan’s sovereignty.
PM Sharif says Kashmir dispute with India will be resolved
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says he believes the long-running dispute over Kashmir and water-sharing with India will be resolved.
“For the benefit of everybody, we have made this agreement of ceasefire and we have been very positive about it,” he said in a televised address.
Sharif accused India of killing civilians and targeting mosques with drone and missile attacks in recent weeks, calling claims against Pakistan “baseless”.
“If anyone challenges Pakistan’s independence,” Sharif warned, “we will do anything to defend it.”
He praised US President Donald Trump for playing a “pivotal and paramount role” in brokering the ceasefire, and thanked Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, the UK, UN, and China.
Still unclear if India has agreed to talks with Pakistan
Reporting from New Delhi, Al Jazeera’s Um-E-Kulsoom Shariff says “optimism around the ceasefire was short-lived” as India accused Pakistan of ceasefire violations.
She added it’s still not confirmed if India has agreed to talks with Pakistan at a “neutral site” as claimed by the United States.
“There’s no official word whether India has agreed to those talks. The official word is only that India has agreed to the ceasefire, and now India is accusing Pakistan of ceasefire violations,” she said.
Qatar hails India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement
In a statement, Qatar’s foreign ministry says the ceasefire “reflects the wisdom of both Pakistan and India”.
It added that it also shows “their commitment to peace and the resolution of all outstanding issues through constructive dialogue which paves the way for comprehensive, mutually agreed, and sustainable solutions that will enhance security and stability in the region”.
Qatar also thanked the Trump administration for “facilitating this agreement”.
What do we know about reported violations?
Explosions were heard in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, with projectiles seen in the air.
There were reports of similar situations across the region, with a source telling Al Jazeera that Pakistan’s airspace had been breached.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri later accused Pakistan of “repeated violations”, saying the military had been advised to “deal strongly” with any breaches.
However, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told Geo News it had not violated the new agreement.
Ceasefire offers chance for lasting peace
Paul Staniland, South Asia expert and a professor of political science at the University of Chicago, says the ceasefire is “a clear signal of de-escalation and will hopefully end the direct fighting for the near future”.
“Ideally, this leads to a new period of relative stability and quiet in the region,” he said. “It is certainly possible the ceasefire will hold since the two countries had entered risky and costly territory that they will probably not be in a hurry to revisit quickly.”
Staniland said India would largely resist crediting the Trump administration for the truce and ignore broad talks on issues such as Kashmir.
Bangladesh welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire
The Bangladesh government’s chief adviser, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has welcomed the breakthrough agreement between India and Pakistan to immediately cease hostilities.
“I most sincerely commend Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan for agreeing to a ceasefire with immediate effect and to engage in talks,” Yunus said in a post on X
“I would also like to express my deep appreciation to President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio for their effective mediation. Bangladesh will continue to support our two neighbours to resolve differences through diplomacy.”
Residents describe damage from Kashmir attacks
Shesh Paul Vaid, the region’s former top police official and Jammu resident, said, “It looks like a war here.”
Buildings were destroyed or damaged in Indian-administered Kashmir, where powerful blasts ripped off roofs, windows and walls and left homes riddled with holes.
Vaid said explosions were heard from areas with military bases, adding it appeared army sites were targeted. Residents living near Srinagar’s airport, which is also an airbase, said they were rattled by the explosions and booming sound of jets.
“I was already awake, but the explosions jolted my kids out of their sleep. They started crying,” said Srinagar resident Mohammed Yasin.
Pakistan says it remains committed to ceasefire with India
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says the country “remains committed to a faithful implementation of the ceasefire” announced with India earlier amid accusations of violations along the Line of Control.
In a statement responding to comments made by India’s foreign secretary, Pakistan accused India of committing breaches of the truce “in some areas”.
“Notwithstanding the violations being committed by India in some areas, our forces are handling the situation with responsibility and restraint,” it said.
Pakistan also called for both sides to address any issues through dialogue and encouraged ground troops to avoid escalation.
“We believe that any issues in smooth implementation of the ceasefire should be addressed through communication at appropriate levels. The troops on ground should also exercise restraint.”
UAE’s top diplomat speaks with Indian, Pakistani counterparts
Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed spoke with India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar.
He “commended the wisdom of both sides in agreeing to a ceasefire, which would benefit the security and stability of both countries, their people, and the South Asian region”, the Foreign Ministry said.
The UAE is a main destination for Pakistani and Indian workers and maintains close ties with both countries.
UN General Assembly president welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire
The president of the United Nations General Assembly, Philemon Yang, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.
“It is a meaningful step towards de-escalation reflecting the commitment of both nations to regional peace and stability,” Yang said in a post on X.
Yang also urged both countries to continue engaging in diplomacy to resolve their differences through peaceful means.
“I urge continued diplomatic efforts and dialogue to resolve differences and achieve lasting peace and stability in line with the UN Charter and international law,” he said.
India-Pakistan fighting ‘a wake-up call’
People in Pakistan expressed satisfaction over the ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan following international mediation efforts.
“India came late better than never. It came to senses that war is not solution of the problem. The solution of the problem is only peace and table talk and issues could be resolved through negotiations,” said Rakesh Modiani, a Pakistani citizen.
“I think international community like our neighbours – China, Saudi Arabia and America – did a remarkable role to make a peace deal and ceasefire.”
Ikram Sehgal, a retired army officer and defence analyst, called the fighting “a wake-up call”.
“We cannot accept Hindu domination and we do not want to dominate Hindus. We want to live at peace. At the end of the day, yes, we must talk to each other once the military situation has been brought to an end.”
Trump administration has not responded to reported violations
Mike Hanna, Reporting from Washington, DC
The Trump administration has not responded to reports of ceasefire violations. Instead, the administration has spent the day passing self-congratulatory messages, beginning with President Trump early this morning, who announced the ceasefire in a message on his social media.
There were questions among observers as to why it was President Trump who actually was first to announce a ceasefire. What he meant by the phrase “great intelligence”, apportioning this to the Indian and Pakistani leaders.
Some are questioning whether he was referring to tangible intelligence that could have provided leverage for the US mediation, or whether he was simply using it as a figure of speech.
Vice President JD Vance also congratulated the US secretary of state and the president. Only 24 hours ago, he was saying the US was not going to get involved in the conflict and would have no part in it whatsoever.
Flights resume at India’s Gwalior airport
Civilian and commercial flight operations have resumed at India’s Gwalior’s Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport.
“All scheduled flights from Gwalior airport resumed operations from Saturday onwards, as the flight to and from all three major destinations – Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai – have resumed,” the airport’s director, Kashinath Yadav, told local Indian media.
It comes after flights were suspended for three days after rising tension between India and Pakistan.
Earlier, we reported that Pakistan announced it reopened its airspace as the ceasefire went into effect. According to flight-tracking tool AirNav Radar, flights have resumed into Islamabad International Airport.
Attacks after the truce expected ‘settle down’
Irfan Nooruddin, a professor of Indian politics at Georgetown University, says despite reported ceasefire violations, it’s a victory that both sides agreed to a truce, with the situation looking increasingly bleak just 24 hours ago.
“I think both sides are committed. This a not a winnable war for either side. There’s no clear military objective. I think they want the ceasefire to stick. There’s obviously actors on both sides that may not have gotten that message yet,” Nooruddin told Al Jazeera.
“It’s regrettable that there has already been breaches, but I suspect things will settle down and the ceasefire will hold for a while.”
Turkiye welcomes ceasefire between Pakistan, India
Turkiye welcomed the declaration of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India.
“We call on the parties to make maximum use of the opportunity provided by the ceasefire to establish a direct and healthy dialogue,” a Foreign Ministry statement said.
“Mechanisms for dialogue, notably in counter-terrorism, must be developed to prevent future escalations and promote lasting stability in South Asia.”
It also expressed Turkiye’s gratitude to all countries, especially the US, that made contributions in reaching the ceasefire.
