Just when it looked like the region was on the brink of all-out war, India and Pakistan have hit the brakes.
A US-brokered ceasefire—announced by none other than Donald Trump—has brought a sudden end to a terrifying week.
Missile strikes, drone attacks, and mounting casualties had gripped the region.
“Congratulations to both countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence,” Trump declared on Truth Social.
Credit also goes to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice-President JD Vance.
They spent two frantic days working the phones with leaders in Delhi and Islamabad.
The ceasefire kicked in immediately, calming nerves and sparking celebrations.
Especially in Kashmir, where residents danced in refugee camps, grateful just to go home again.
But for many, like Lal Din in Poonch whose house was destroyed, it’s hard to celebrate what might be another temporary fix.
“We’ve seen this before,” he sighed.
What’s Happening?
Behind the scenes, both sides had accused each other of launching first strikes.
But by Saturday, with international pressure mounting and drones still buzzing over cities, the time had come to stand down.
So, is this the dawn of diplomacy—or just a pause before the next storm?
For now, both countries are calling it a win.
But history reminds us: peace in South Asia is never guaranteed.
