[Today's Prayer] India and Pakistan Reach Dramatic Ceasefire Agreement Following Mediation Efforts by the US and Others

Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan dramatically agreed to a full ceasefire on the 10th (local time).

According to reports from AP and others, both sides agreed to cease all firing and military action on land, sea, and air starting at 5 PM local time (8:30 PM Korean time).

Indian Deputy Minister of External Affairs Vikram Misri explained that the Pakistani Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) contacted the Indian side, and after subsequent discussions, a ceasefire agreement was reached.

He added that military officials from both countries are scheduled to negotiate again at 12 PM local time on the 12th.

Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar also announced the ceasefire through Geo News, mentioning that Saudi Arabia and Turkey played significant roles in the negotiations.

Pakistan's airport authorities issued a statement announcing the resumption of regular flight operations at all airports nationwide.

The news of the ceasefire was first announced by US President Donald Trump. President Trump stated that the two sides reached a ceasefire agreement through talks mediated by the United States.

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Citizens welcomed the news of the ceasefire. In major cities of Pakistan, people took to the streets, expressing their joy by chanting "Long live Pakistan."

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India and Pakistan had been escalating tensions since the killing of 26 people in a shooting by unidentified militants in Pahalgam, a tourist destination in Indian-administered Kashmir, on the 22nd of last month.

India, considering it an attack by a Pakistan-linked terrorist group, launched missile strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistani-administered areas of Kashmir in the early morning of the 6th.

Pakistan, vowing retaliation, launched 'Operation Bunyan-e-Marsous' (meaning 'Unbreakable Wall') on the 10th.

As tensions escalated, the United States and other countries stepped in to mediate.

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China, on which Pakistan relies for arms supplies, also issued a statement expressing "deep concern over the escalation of the situation" and urged "calm and restraint."

The G7 nations, including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union (EU), also issued a joint statement calling for "direct dialogue for a peaceful resolution."

Source: Newsis

Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. (James 3:16-18)

Following the killing of 26 people in a shooting by unidentified militants in a tourist destination in Indian-administered Kashmir on the 22nd of last month, which had raised fears of a full-scale war between India and Pakistan, we hear the welcome news that the United States, China, the G7 nations, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey intervened for a ceasefire, leading to an agreement between both India and Pakistan.

With the help of various countries around the world, citizens in major cities of India and Pakistan have expressed joy at the news of the ceasefire. Until negotiations resume on the 12th at 12 PM local time, we pray that the Lord will grant prosperity and smooth progress in all matters.

Lord, You who have delivered India and Pakistan from the chaos and evil that arose from jealousy and strife, we believe that You have heard and answered the prayers of the churches in India and Pakistan to forgive each other and pray together above all else. Through the local churches in India and Pakistan that serve with the wisdom You have given, may they bear good fruit and be faithful churches that strive to fulfill Your mission until they reap a harvest of righteousness sown in peace.

May this peace extend beyond India and Pakistan to become a joy and hope to the entire world. Through the rapid dissemination of this news, may the true peace that comes through the gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ fill all nations.

Even now, may the churches in India and Pakistan take the lead in serving according to the example of Christ and spreading grace to regions and peoples suffering from war and living a daily life of hell, thereby accelerating the preparation for Your second coming.

Therefore, through the unity and service of India and Pakistan, may nations that were once enemies experience the true love of Christ and extend genuine forgiveness. May the sending of one million missionaries from India and one hundred thousand missionaries from Pakistan be swiftly realized so that the day may come when Your kingdom is established on this earth!