India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire

(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - After days of fighting, Pakistan and India have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio both announcing the agreement on social media, with the president saying talks were mediated by the United States.

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan also confirmed the ceasefire agreement, saying it went effect at 5:00 p.m. Local time, but India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the two countries negotiated directly.

India said at least 16 civilians had been killed since the attacks began and Pakistan said at least 31 people died after India launched airstrikes Thursday in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.