The recent conflict between India and Pakistan has eased temporarily following a surprise ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, bringing an end to intense hostilities along the Line of Control (LoC) border. The agreement to cease hostilities came after direct talks between Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US President Donald Trump.
The four-day conflict was sparked by an attack on Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, prompting India's Operation Sindoor against alleged 'terrorist camps' in Pakistan. The ceasefire agreement brokered by the US ended the conflict after 86 hours, with both countries agreeing to withdraw troops and weaponry from the heavily militarized LoC border by the end of May.
The US played a significant role in concluding the ceasefire, with President Trump claiming credit for the fragile agreement. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz has announced a compensation package for civilians and military personnel affected during the war, offering up to Rs42 million in support.