• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.
“We helped a lot, and we also helped with trade… I said we're gonna do a lot of trade, let's stop it. with Pakistan. People never used trade the way I used it and all of a sudden they said I think we are gonna stop,” said Donald Trump. US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating, “It was time to stop the current aggression that could have led to the death and destruction of so many, and so much.” Since then, both nations have halted hostilities but remain on alert, cautioning each other against any violations of the truce.

Trump Claims US Averted ‘Bad Nuclear War’ Between India and Pakistan

Published on May 12, 2025

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Washington, May 12 — US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that his administration played a crucial role in preventing a major military conflict between India and Pakistan, describing the de-escalation as a significant step toward regional peace and global security.

Speaking at a press briefing from the White House, Trump announced that the United States had helped broker a “full and immediate” ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed nations, halting rising hostilities that he warned could have spiraled into a devastating war.

“We Stopped a Nuclear Conflict”

“Let me say a few words about the historic events that took place over the last few days,” Trump said. “On Saturday, my administration helped broker a full and immediate ceasefire—I think a permanent one—between India and Pakistan, ending a dangerous conflict between two countries with a lot of nuclear weapons.”

Trump emphasized the potential human cost of such a war. “We stopped a nuclear conflict. I think it could have been a bad nuclear war. Millions of people could have been killed. So I’m very proud of that.”

US Leveraged Trade to Ease Tensions

Trump credited his administration’s strategic use of trade diplomacy in persuading both sides to back down. “We helped a lot, and we also helped with trade… I said we’re going to do a lot of trade, let’s stop it—with Pakistan. People never used trade the way I used it. And all of a sudden, they said, ‘I think we’re going to stop,’” he added.

Ceasefire Declared, But Caution Remains

On Saturday, Trump officially announced that India and Pakistan had agreed to halt ongoing military actions following escalating skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC). “It was time to stop the current aggression that could have led to the death and destruction of so many, and so much,” he stated.

Since the ceasefire announcement, both nations have reportedly ceased hostile operations. However, military forces on both sides remain on high alert, warning each other against any violations of the truce.

Diplomatic Efforts to Continue

While neither India nor Pakistan has publicly confirmed the US-brokered ceasefire as of yet, diplomatic sources suggest backchannel talks facilitated by Washington played a role in de-escalating the tensions.

The White House has not released details of the ceasefire framework or how long it will remain in place. Nonetheless, the development is being hailed as a temporary reprieve in one of the world’s most volatile rivalries.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.