Pakistan, May 11 -- Just hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire, fresh explosions were reported in several border areas, raising doubts about the deal's durability. The ceasefire followed four days of intense fighting involving artillery, drones, and missile strikes, marking the worst escalation between the two countries in nearly 30 years.

Despite the agreement, artillery fire and air-defence system blasts were heard in Jammu and Kashmir and nearby towns. Cities remained under blackout, and residents reported panic as explosions echoed throughout the night. Indian authorities quickly accused Pakistan of violating the pact and vowed a strong response if such actions continued.

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram M...