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Pakistan hit 26 Indian military facilities in strikes on Saturday, army spokesperson says
May 11, 2025
Pakistan and India observe cessation of hostilities
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  • Cricket board in India to discuss Indian Premier League restart

  • Despite the ceasefire, reports reveal unrest in Kashmir.

  • India, Pakistan confirm full and immediate ceasefire

  • Over 50 deaths were reported on both sides following Indian missile strikes in Pakistan.

Pakistan hit 26 Indian military facilities in strikes on Saturday, army spokesperson says

Pakistan hit 26 Indian military facilities and dozens of its drones hovered over major Indian cities, including India's capital New Delhi, in operations on Saturday, a Pakistan military spokesperson has said at a press briefing.

Indian air force says losses are part of combat but all pilots back home

A Pakistani military spokesperson says that five Indian aircraft had been shot down, but the claim was not confirmed by India.

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Indian air force says losses are part of combat but all pilots back home
Villagers evacuated from line of fire along India-Pakistan border fear going back

After spending days in temporary homes and with relatives, people from both sides of the Indian and Pakistani border are sceptical about this weekend's ceasefire and in no hurry to return to their villages.

Indian cities like Jammu and Amritsar remained quieter than normal on Sunday with many shops choosing to close and people preferring to stay indoors.

Indian and Pakistani authorities advised people who had left border areas not to return to frontline villages just yet.

Pope Leo welcomes India, Pakistan ceasefire, says he hopes for 'lasting agreement'

Pope Leo XIV has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, expressing hope for a “lasting agreement” between the two South Asian nations, the Vatican News has reported.

“I hope that, through the upcoming negotiations, a lasting agreement may soon be reached,” he said in his first papal Sunday prayer from the balcony of St Peter’s Square.

Recalling the “immense tragedy” caused by World War II, the newly chosen pontiff called on the power of the world to prevent a third world war, saying: “Never again war!”

Pakistan reaffirms peace, welcoming Trump’s statement

Pakistan's Foreign Office has welcomed President Donald Trump's statement and expressed commitment to continued engagement with the US to promote regional peace.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Foreign Office reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance that any just and lasting settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute must include the right to self-determination for the Kashmiri people, in line with international resolutions.

Cricket officials eye IPL restart after deadly border tensions ease

Board of Control for Cricket in India officials are set to meet on Sunday to discuss the swift resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday, halting their deadly border conflict.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told Cricbuzz they are “closely monitoring the evolving situation,” and will consult stakeholders and government authorities.

Vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed Sunday’s meeting.

The IPL was suspended Friday, a day after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was abandoned following nearby explosions.

Reports say Kashmir experienced unrest amid the ceasefire

A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan was reportedly shaken by overnight clashes in Kashmir, with unverified accounts of heavy shelling along the Line of Control.

Drones were reportedly seen over Indian-administered Kashmir and Gujarat.

Civilians in Poonch and Neelum Valley described chaos and fear, though reports could not be independently verified.

In Neelum Valley, Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, 3 km from the Line of Control, locals reported fire exchanges and shelling after the ceasefire began.

Pakistan, India reach ceasefire but trade claims of violations

India and Pakistan traded accusations of ceasefire violations early Sunday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear-armed neighbours had stepped back from the brink of full-blown war.

Meanwhile, the foreign ministry in Islamabad said Pakistan "remains committed to faithful implementation" of the truce.

"Notwithstanding the violations being committed by India in some areas, our forces are handling the situation with responsibility and restraint," it said.

India's foreign secretary said it retaliated after Pakistan's "repeated violations" of the truce, while Pakistan said it "remains committed" to the ceasefire and that its forces were handling violations by India with "responsibility and restraint".

Arab countries welcome Pakistan, India ceasefire

Arab countries welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, which came after four days of deadly fighting that nearly escalated into a full-scale war.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Qatar also welcomed the agreement, expressing full support for efforts aimed at de-escalation and peaceful conflict resolution.

The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman praised the deal, and highlighted “the importance of the step in calming tensions and enhancing regional security and stability.”

Bangladesh hails ceasefire between India, Pakistan

Bangladesh’s transitional government has welcomed a ceasefire agreement reached between India and Pakistan.

“I most sincerely commend Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan for agreeing to a ceasefire with immediate effect and to engage in talks,” Muhammad Yunus, the head of the transitional government, said in a statement.

He also expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their effective mediation. “Bangladesh will continue to support our two neighbours to resolve differences through diplomacy,” Yunus added.

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