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Quiet diplomacy and high-stakes backchannel talks helped avert the most serious military escalation in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours

Pakistan and India agreed Saturday to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone and artillery attacks, the news surprisingly announced by US President Donald Trump, who congratulated them on using "common sense".

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks during a live news interview, that his country has been doing “dirty work” for the West for the last three decades, was a stunning admission on Islamabad’s long history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations. A decade ago, former army chief and president…

Pakistan’s FM says it ‘deserves to respond’; his Indian counterpart says any response will be an ‘escalation’.

New Delhi accuses Islamabad of harbouring armed groups responsible for carrying out attacks on its territory

Pakistan has warned it will "avenge" those killed by Indian air strikes that New Delhi said were in response to an attack in Kashmir, signalling an imminent escalation in the worst violence in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

Other nations call for restraint while offering mediation to ease tensions.

Modi government says the attacks under Operation Sindoor were restrained. But they went beyond anything seen since 1971.

Allies of both countries call for restraint and diplomacy