Islamabad (Web Desk): Pakistan and India on Saturday agreed to an immediate ceasefire, hours after Pakistan launched an operation to exercise its right of self-defence following the Indian missile attacks.
The announcement to this effect was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who took to X, saying, “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect.”
The deputy prime minister said that Pakistan had always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
President of the United States (US) Donald Trump also took to X to announce that both countries had agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire.
“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire,” he said.
“Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence,” he added.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said that he and the US Vice President JD Vance had engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik.
“I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site,” Rubio wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed on Saturday that Pakistan and India agreed to an immediate ceasefire.
Taking to his social media handle X, he wrote, “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect.”
The deputy prime minister said that Pakistan had always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The development comes hours after Pakistan launched an operation to exercise its right of self-defence following the Indian missile attacks.
Pakistan’s Armed Forces launched a strong response under "Operation Bunyan-al-Marsoos' (Iron Wall), targeting India through both traditional military means and cyber operations.
According to security sources, Pakistani cyber teams disrupted major parts of India’s digital network. Several important Indian websites were hacked, including those of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Border Security Force, and the Unique Identification Authority of India.
In a major cyberattack, Pakistani hackers breached the Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company. The attack caused power outages and wiped out meter data across the region.
Sensitive data from Indian institutions such as Assam Rifles, the Department of Atomic Energy, and the Defence Production division was also leaked online. The data reportedly contains proof of India’s links to terrorism and is now available on the dark web.
More than 2,500 Indian surveillance cameras were also hacked, exposing serious flaws in India’s internal security system.
Throughout the operation, Pakistan’s Armed Forces showed bravery, advanced technical skills, and a strong will to respond to threats.
The nation is united behind its military, showing readiness and strength to defeat any enemy plans.