India and Pakistan announced a comprehensive ceasefire agreement on Saturday, following U.S.-brokered talks aimed at ending escalating hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

The announcement came amid growing international concerns of a potential nuclear confrontation, as both sides engaged in heavy cross-border shelling and airstrikes in the disputed Kashmir region over the past week.

In a statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said the ceasefire would come into effect at 5 p.m. local time and would encompass all fronts along the border with Pakistan. The ministry emphasized that the agreement included a cessation of all military operations, including ground, air, and naval attacks.

Meanwhile, Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar confirmed that the ceasefire is effective immediately, stating that it is a comprehensive truce, not a partial agreement.

“All military communication channels and hotlines have been reactivated to ensure compliance,” Dar said in a statement posted on X platform, reiterating that Pakistan remains committed to regional peace but will not compromise its sovereignty.