Pakistan asserts it 'remains committed' as India accuses it of ceasefire violation
Pakistan Sunday stated that it "remains committed to faithful implementation" of the ceasefire pact negotiated with India after New Delhi accused it of breaching the arrangement hours after signing it.
The nation's foreign ministry alleged that its troops "are exercising the situation with responsibility and restraint," and accused India of "violations.
We are of the view that any problems in implementation of ceasefire smoothly ought to be sorted out through communication on proper levels. The ground troops must also exercise restraint," the statement said.
Pakistan's statement comes after its troops had breached the ceasefire with shelling and drone attacks in several of India's border districts, including Barmer in Rajasthan and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir.
The two nuclear-armed neighbours were indulging in the exchange of troops after India initiated 'Operation Sindoor' as a counter-reaction to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that martyred 26 civilians in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif had also lauded the ceasefire deal with India and thanked US President Donald Trump. "We thank President Trump for his leadership and proactive role for peace in the region. Pakistan appreciates the United States for facilitating this outcome, which we have accepted in the interest of regional peace and stability," he posted on X.
Sharif further said, "We also appreciate Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their insightful inputs for peace in South Asia. Pakistan feels this is a new dawn in the resolution of issues that have haunted the region and hindered its path towards peace, prosperity and stability.
Subsequently, in a speech to the people of Pakistan, Sharif thanked world leaders and nations for their solidarity during times of escalated tension with India. Highlighting hope for the future, Sharif was optimistic that issues of water sharing, Kashmir, and other sticking points would be resolved.
Earlier in the day on Saturday, India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri has stated that Indian forces are replying to Pakistani ceasefire violations. "We call upon Pakistan to take the proper measures to sort out these violations and deal with the situation responsibly and seriously. The armed forces are keeping the situation under their strict observation and have been tasked to deal strongly to any recurrences of violations along the International Border and the LoC," he added.
