Pakistan and India have reached an agreement to withdraw the additional troops and weaponry deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) during their recent conflict, returning to their peacetime positions by the end of May. A senior Pakistani security official confirmed the phased withdrawal to AFP on Tuesday.
The four-day military standoff, which involved missiles, drones, airstrikes, and artillery exchanges, resulted in over 70 casualties. The conflict was sparked by a gunmen attack on tourists in Indian-occupied Kashmir last month, which India accused Pakistan of supporting—an allegation Islamabad denied, offering instead a transparent investigation.
The confrontation ended abruptly following a ceasefire announcement by then US President Donald Trump, which remains in effect.
The official noted that both countries agreed on a phased troop reduction along the heavily militarized LoC. While the Indian army had earlier stated that immediate measures for troop reduction were underway, some minor issues caused slight delays.
Kashmir remains a disputed region claimed entirely by both India and Pakistan, who have fought multiple wars over it since gaining independence in 1947.
The recent conflict began on May 7 after India launched strikes against alleged terrorist camps in Pakistan, prompting a swift military response from Islamabad.