Will the India-Pakistan Ceasefire Last?
Trump boasts of being a hero of the ceasefire, but India is not convinced.
An article was published by the American media CNN on May 11.
When it seemed that the mutual strikes between India and Pakistan could not be controlled, the two countries agreed to an immediate ceasefire on Saturday, unexpectedly halting what had been some of the most severe fighting between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in decades.
Despite U.S. President Donald Trump first announcing the ceasefire and claiming credit for it, India and Pakistan provided conflicting descriptions of America's involvement in the agreement.
The Indian Information Ministry stated that the agreement was "directly negotiated between the two countries," downplaying America's role, which contradicted Trump's statement.
However, Pakistani officials praised Washington.
"We thank President Trump for his leadership and positive role in regional peace," said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Why the different accounts?
U.S. experts say: India, self-perceived as an emerging superpower, has long resisted international mediation, while Pakistan, highly dependent on foreign aid, often welcomes international mediation, analysts say.
"On the other hand, Pakistan has always sought international mediation, and they will appreciate this," she added, calling it "the only way to pressure India to discuss and resolve the Kashmir dispute."
Will the ceasefire last?
Although India and Pakistan have temporarily stepped back from confrontation, whether the ceasefire agreement can last remains to be seen. Hours after the announcement of the agreement, loud explosions were heard in Srinagar, the region under India's control.
A CNN correspondent reported multiple explosions on Saturday night, followed by a power outage.
Indian Foreign Minister Vikram Mishri blamed Pakistan for repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement after hearing the explosions in the Kashmir regions managed by India and Pakistan.
However, Pakistan's Information Minister Ataurrahman Talal told Geo News, a Pakistani news channel, that Pakistan would not violate the ceasefire agreement.
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