India-Pakistan updates: Explosions in Kashmir after ceasefire agreed

For more context on the India-Pakistan conflict, read more about what today’s ceasefire means here.

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Or learn about today’s alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement here.

This live page will soon be closed. Here were today’s top events:

• US President Trump announced a ceasefire agreement, which was later confirmed by India and Pakistan.
• Projectiles were later reported flying over Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, as well as Pakistani airspace.
• India accused Pakistan of “repeated violations”, which Pakistani officials swiftly denied.
• Despite the tensions, both sides indicated they would, for now, hold to the ceasefire, although India warned it would “deal strongly” with any violations.

Turkiye welcomed the declaration of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India.

“We call on the parties to make maximum use of the opportunity provided by the ceasefire to establish a direct and healthy dialogue,” a Foreign Ministry statement said.

“Mechanisms for dialogue, notably in counter-terrorism, must be developed to prevent future escalations and promote lasting stability in South Asia.”

It also expressed Turkiye’s gratitude to all countries, especially the US, that made contributions in reaching the ceasefire.

Civilian and commercial flight operations have resumed at India’s Gwalior’s Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport.

“All scheduled flights from Gwalior airport resumed operations from Saturday onwards, as the flight to and from all three major destinations – Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai – have resumed,” the airport’s director, Kashinath Yadav, told local Indian media.

It comes after flights were suspended for three days after rising tension between India and Pakistan.

Earlier, we reported that Pakistan announced it reopened its airspace as the ceasefire went into effect. According to flight-tracking tool AirNav Radar, flights have resumed into Islamabad International Airport.

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The Trump administration has not responded to reports of ceasefire violations. Instead, the administration has spent the day passing self-congratulatory messages, beginning with President Trump early this morning, who announced the ceasefire in a message on his social media.

There were questions among observers as to why it was President Trump who actually was first to announce a ceasefire. What he meant by the phrase “great intelligence”, apportioning this to the Indian and Pakistani leaders.

Some are questioning whether he was referring to tangible intelligence that could have provided leverage for the US mediation, or whether he was simply using it as a figure of speech.

Vice President JD Vance also congratulated the US secretary of state and the president. Only 24 hours ago, he was saying the US was not going to get involved in the conflict and would have no part in it whatsoever.

People in Pakistan expressed satisfaction over the ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan following international  mediation efforts.

“India came late better than never. It came to senses that war is not solution of the problem. The solution of the problem is only peace and table talk and issues could be resolved through negotiations,” said Rakesh Modiani, a Pakistani citizen.

“I think international community like our neighbours – China, Saudi Arabia and America – did a remarkable role to make a peace deal and ceasefire.”

Ikram Sehgal, a retired army officer and defence analyst, called the fighting “a wake-up call”.

“We cannot accept Hindu domination and we do not want to dominate Hindus. We want to live at peace. At the end of the day, yes, we must talk to each other once the military situation has been brought to an end.”

The president of the United Nations General Assembly, Philemon Yang, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.

“It is a meaningful step towards de-escalation reflecting the commitment of both nations to regional peace and stability,” Yang said in a post on X.

Yang also urged both countries to continue engaging in diplomacy to resolve their differences through peaceful means.

“I urge continued diplomatic efforts and dialogue to resolve differences and achieve lasting peace and stability in line with the UN Charter and international law,” he said.

Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed spoke with India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar.

He “commended the wisdom of both sides in agreeing to a ceasefire, which would benefit the security and stability of both countries, their people, and the South Asian region”, the Foreign Ministry said.

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Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says the country “remains committed to a faithful implementation of the ceasefire” announced with India earlier amid accusations of violations along the Line of Control.

In a statement responding to comments made by India’s foreign secretary, Pakistan accused India of committing breaches of the truce “in some areas”.

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

Pakistan also called for both sides to address any issues through dialogue and encouraged ground troops to avoid escalation.

“We believe that any issues in smooth implementation of the ceasefire should be addressed through communication at appropriate levels. The troops on ground should also exercise restraint.”

Shesh Paul Vaid, the region’s former top police official and Jammu resident, said, “It looks like a war here.”

Buildings were destroyed or damaged in Indian-administered Kashmir, where powerful blasts ripped off roofs, windows and walls and left homes riddled with holes.

Vaid said explosions were heard from areas with military bases, adding it appeared army sites were targeted. Residents living near Srinagar’s airport, which is also an airbase, said they were rattled by the explosions and booming sound of jets.

“I was already awake, but the explosions jolted my kids out of their sleep. They started crying,” said Srinagar resident Mohammed Yasin.

The Bangladesh government’s chief adviser, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has welcomed the breakthrough agreement between India and Pakistan to immediately cease hostilities.

“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,” Yunus said in a post on X

“I would also like to express my deep appreciation to President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio for their effective mediation. Bangladesh will continue to support our two neighbours to resolve differences through diplomacy.”

Explosions were heard in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, with projectiles seen in the air.

There were reports of similar situations across the region, with a source telling Al Jazeera that Pakistan’s airspace had been breached.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri later accused Pakistan of “repeated violations”, saying the military had been advised to “deal strongly” with any breaches.

However, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told Geo News it had not violated the new agreement.

Catch up on what we know about the reported violations, here.

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In a statement, Qatar’s foreign ministry says the ceasefire “reflects the wisdom of both Pakistan and India”.

It added that it also shows “their commitment to peace and the resolution of all outstanding issues through constructive dialogue which paves the way for comprehensive, mutually agreed, and sustainable solutions that will enhance security and stability in the region”.

Qatar also thanked the Trump administration for “facilitating this agreement”.

Reporting from New Delhi, Al Jazeera’s Um-E-Kulsoom Shariff says “optimism around the ceasefire was short-lived” as India accused Pakistan of ceasefire violations.

She added it’s still not confirmed if India has agreed to talks with Pakistan at a “neutral site” as claimed by the United States.

“There’s no official word whether India has agreed to those talks. The official word is only that India has agreed to the ceasefire, and now India is accusing Pakistan of ceasefire violations,” she said.