A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States on May 10, 2025, appears to be holding, despite both nations accusing each other of violations shortly after the agreement was announced. The truce was established to halt escalating hostilities in the disputed Kashmir region, which had intensified following a deadly militant attack on April 22 that killed 26 Hindu tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. 
In the hours following the ceasefire, explosions were reported in Srinagar, the capital of Indian-administered Kashmir, prompting India to accuse Pakistan of breaching the agreement. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that there had been repeated violations by Pakistan, while Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar denied any infractions and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the truce .  
Despite these mutual accusations, the ceasefire has largely held, bringing temporary relief to border communities. Residents in areas such as Poonch district in India and Neelum Valley in Pakistan remain cautious, with many displaced families yet to return home due to lingering fears of renewed conflict . 
U.S. President Donald Trump, who played a pivotal role in mediating the ceasefire, has pledged to assist both nations in finding a lasting solution to the Kashmir dispute. The international community, including the United Nations and countries like Bangladesh, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, have welcomed the truce and called for sustained dialogue to ensure long-term peace in the region .  
While the current ceasefire offers a respite from the recent violence, the situation remains tense, and the durability of the peace agreement is uncertain. Both India and Pakistan have mobilized military forces near the border, and previous punitive measures, such as suspended trade and visas, as well as the halt of the Indus Waters Treaty, remain in place . 
The coming days will be crucial in determining whether this ceasefire can pave the way for a more stable and peaceful relationship between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.