Pakistan Reaffirms Ceasefire with India but Warns of Strong Response to Any Aggression

Pakistan said on Tuesday it will continue to support the ceasefire agreement made with India after a deadly exchange of fire last week. However, the country also warned that it will respond strongly if India launches any new attacks.

This statement came after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a national speech on Monday. He said India would not hold back from striking what he called terrorist hideouts in Pakistan if there were more attacks on Indian soil. He added that nuclear threats would not stop India from taking action.

The conflict began after a deadly bombing killed 26 Hindu pilgrims in Indian-controlled Kashmir on April 22. India blamed Pakistan-backed militants for the attack. In response, India carried out airstrikes across the border in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan replied with its own missile and drone attacks. Both sides hit several locations near the border, with each country blaming the other for targeting civilians.

Pakistan said that 40 civilians and 11 soldiers were killed in the attacks. India reported at least five soldiers and 16 civilian deaths. The fighting marked one of the worst military escalations between the two nuclear-armed countries in nearly thirty years.

On Saturday, both nations agreed to a ceasefire after pressure from international diplomats, including the United States. The U.S. confirmed that it played a major role in reducing tensions. President Donald Trump later said that leaders of both India and Pakistan showed strong commitment to stopping the fighting.

After the ceasefire, Modi visited Adampur Air Base near the border on Tuesday. He met with Indian Air Force personnel and repeated his warning that India would strike again if attacked. Modi said India would not make a difference between terror groups and the governments that support them.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry responded later on Tuesday. It called Modi’s speech dangerous and said it added more tension at a time when global efforts are focused on peace. The ministry said that Pakistan remains dedicated to peace but will act with full force if India chooses aggression again.

On the same day, India expelled a Pakistani official from its embassy in New Delhi. The government said the official had been involved in activities that were not suitable for a diplomat. Pakistan replied by removing an Indian official from its own embassy in Islamabad. Both were given 24 hours to leave.

Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have weakened since the Kashmir attack. Both countries have already reduced the number of staff at their embassies.

India and Pakistan have a long history of conflict over the region of Kashmir. Since both countries gained independence in 1947, they have fought three wars, two of which were directly related to Kashmir. The most recent large-scale clash before this one happened in 2019.

The region is divided into parts controlled by India and Pakistan, but both claim the entire territory. Small clashes often occur, but the recent exchange of missiles and drone strikes marked a serious increase in violence.

India said that top military leaders from both countries spoke on Monday. They agreed to stick to the ceasefire and to discuss steps to reduce the number of troops near the border. Pakistan has not given its side of the call.

Trade was mentioned by U.S. President Trump as a reason both countries wanted to stop fighting. However, India said that trade was not discussed in its talks with the United States. The Indian foreign ministry said military concerns were the focus of those discussions.

The current ceasefire is a positive step, but the situation remains fragile. Tensions between India and Pakistan can rise quickly, especially after terror attacks in Kashmir. The international community hopes both sides will avoid further violence and focus on peace.