By Nick Carroway

(TJV NEWS) Just hours after US President Donald Trump declared a “FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE” between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan, the fragile truce collapsed as Pakistan reportedly violated the agreement, drawing condemnation and reigniting fears of renewed conflict in South Asia.

The ceasefire, announced by President Trump on Truth Social late Saturday, followed an intensive US-led diplomatic push to de-escalate a crisis that had brought the two countries to the brink of war.

“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,” Trump wrote. “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence.”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had led backchannel diplomacy over the previous 48 hours, also confirmed the ceasefire in a coordinated statement on X, detailing outreach to senior Indian and Pakistani officials. “We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace,” Rubio wrote.

However, NDTV reported that within minutes of the ceasefire being announced, Pakistan violated the agreement, prompting an immediate military response from India. Drone sightings were reported in Jammu and Kashmir, with Indian officials expressing alarm on social media.

Omar Abdullah, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, and Gujarat home minister Harsh Sanghavi both raised red flags on X about the breach, sparking concerns across the Indian political spectrum.

In a move raising geopolitical tension even further, China publicly voiced support for Pakistan just as reports of the violation emerged. According to a statement released by Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar that Beijing “stands firmly” with Islamabad in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

This show of support came after Dar briefed Wang on the border skirmishes and the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

India’s Ministry of Defence quickly responded, saying:

“There have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. This is a breach of the understanding… Our armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response.”

The Indian government has issued strong instructions to its military to “deal strongly with any further violations” along the International Border and Line of Control.

While the initial announcement by Trump was hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough, Pakistan’s rapid violation of the ceasefire has cast serious doubt on the viability of the agreement, and could undermine further US-led efforts to mediate peace between the two South Asian rivals.

With China signaling overt support for Pakistan, and with Turkey reportedly being briefed as well, the region now teeters once again on the edge of a dangerous escalation—just hours after a deal that many hoped would prevent war.