Pakistan on Sunday responded to India’s accusation of violating a recently agreed ceasefire, stating that it “remains committed to faithful implementation” of the agreement. Islamabad’s foreign ministry asserted that its troops are managing the situation with “responsibility and restraint,” and countered the allegations by accusing India of committing violations.
“We believe that any issues in smooth implementation of the ceasefire should be addressed through communication at appropriate levels. The troops on ground should also exercise restraint,” the statement said.
India had earlier reported ceasefire breaches by Pakistan, including shelling and drone activity in border regions such as Barmer in Rajasthan and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir.
Tensions Rise After Operation Sindoor
The ceasefire tensions come in the wake of India’s launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’, which was carried out in retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that left 26 civilians dead in Jammu and Kashmir.
Shehbaz Sharif Thanks US, Seeks Long-Term Peace
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the ceasefire agreement, expressing gratitude to US President Donald Trump for facilitating the deal. “We thank President Trump for his leadership and proactive role for peace in the region,” he wrote on X, also acknowledging Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Sharif voiced hope that contentious issues such as Kashmir and water sharing could be resolved through diplomatic channels.
India Urges Strong Response
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, while reaffirming that Indian forces remain on high alert, stated, “We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and handle the situation with seriousness and responsibility.” Furthermore, he emphasized that the armed forces have been given strict instructions to respond firmly to any future breach of the ceasefire agreement.
