INDIA and Pakistan have confirmed a ceasefire deal after US-led talks to end a conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals.
It comes after the two countries traded missile strikes, drone attacks and artillery fire that were triggered by a gun massacre on tourists last month that India blames Pakistan for.
It was their most serious confrontation in decades and left dozens of civilians dead on both sides.
Earlier, US president Donald Trump shared on social media that the two sides had agreed to a truce.
Trump said: 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.
"Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
The ceasefire was later confirmed by both countries.
Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Pakistan, said in a post on Twitter/X: “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!”
Violent clashes between the two countries were sparked after gunmen killed 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists, in Indian-controlled Kashmir last month.
India has accused Pakistan of being behind the murders, which Islamabad denies.
Kashmir has been a contested territory between Pakistan and India since 1947 and the two nuclear-armed neighbours each run part of the region but claim ownership of it all.
First Minister John Swinney previously said the conflict between the two countries were "highly concerning developments".
"Peace won’t come through shows of force, but through the strength to choose dialogue, diplomacy and shared humanity. I urge leaders to take that path," he said.
