India, Pakistan agree to follow all ceasefire agreements along LoC
3 years, 10 months ago

India, Pakistan agree to follow all ceasefire agreements along LoC

Business Standard  

The DGMOs held discussions over the established mechanism of hotline contact and reviewed the situation along the Line of Control India and Pakistan have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control and other sectors, according to a joint statement on Thursday. The DGMOs held discussions over the established mechanism of hotline contact and reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and all other sectors in a "free, frank and cordial atmosphere". "In the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders, the two DGMOs agreed to address each other's core issues and concerns which have propensity to disturb peace and lead to violence. "Both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from midnight of February 24/25," the joint statement said.

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Longevity of Ceasefire Along LoC Depends on Actions of Pakistan, 'No Slackening' from India: Gen Naravane
3 years, 7 months ago

Longevity of Ceasefire Along LoC Depends on Actions of Pakistan, 'No Slackening' from India: Gen Naravane

News 18  

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Pak Violates Ceasefire in J&K, in a First Since Pact: BSF Officer
3 years, 8 months ago

Pak Violates Ceasefire in J&K, in a First Since Pact: BSF Officer

The Quint  

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India, Pakistan armies hold Brigadier-level flag meeting at Poonch-Rawalkot crossing
3 years, 9 months ago

India, Pakistan armies hold Brigadier-level flag meeting at Poonch-Rawalkot crossing

The Hindu  

After a string of statements from India and Pakistan highlighting the importance of peace in the region, the militaries of the two countries held a flag meeting in the Poonch sector on March 26. The brigadier-level meeting at Poonch-Rawalkot crossing was held to uphold the agreement to observe ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. “Post the …

India, Pakistan hold brigade commanders-level meet to discuss peace at LoC
3 years, 9 months ago

India, Pakistan hold brigade commanders-level meet to discuss peace at LoC

India Today  

A brigade commander-level meeting between India and Pakistan was held on Friday at one of the sectors along the Line of Control. The meeting was held to take forward the understanding reached between the two sides to abide by the 2003 ceasefire agreement last month. In a discussion between the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan last …

In India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Do Not Conjure Up Phantasmagorical Images of Renewed Peace Process
3 years, 10 months ago

In India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Do Not Conjure Up Phantasmagorical Images of Renewed Peace Process

News 18  

The breathless excitement, even optimism, with which even seasoned observers of the India-Pakistan relationship received the news of the latest ceasefire agreement between the militaries of the two countries was surreal. Despite all the negative facts on the ground, there are people in India, including the spin doctors in the media, who have been enthused by what they see as …

Why LoC Ceasefire is No Signal of Breakthrough in India-Pakistan Ties
3 years, 10 months ago

Why LoC Ceasefire is No Signal of Breakthrough in India-Pakistan Ties

News 18  

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US welcomes India-Pakistan joint statement on ceasefire
3 years, 10 months ago

US welcomes India-Pakistan joint statement on ceasefire

India Today  

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3 years, 10 months ago

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News 18  

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Pakistan, India agree on strict observance of all agreements, ceasefire along LoC
3 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan, India agree on strict observance of all agreements, ceasefire along LoC

Live Mint  

Pakistan and India have agreed to the strict observance of all agreements, understandings and ceasefire along the Line of Control and use existing mechanisms to resolve any "unforeseen situation or misunderstanding", the Pakistani Army said on Thursday. The agreement was reached between the two countries after the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan held discussions over the …

Thaw in Relations? India, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire on LoC from Midnight of Feb 24
3 years, 10 months ago

Thaw in Relations? India, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire on LoC from Midnight of Feb 24

News 18  

In an unexpected move, India and Pakistan issued a joint statement agreeing to hold fire at the LoC. Both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from midnight 24/25 Feb 2021.” DGMOs Lt Gen Paramjit Singh Sangha, and his Pakistani counterpart, Maj Gen Nauman …

Armies of India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire along LoC from Feb 24 midnight
3 years, 10 months ago

Armies of India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire along LoC from Feb 24 midnight

Hindustan Times  

In a surprise development, Indian and Pakistani militaries announced on Thursday that they had begun observing a ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir from the midnight of February 24. A joint statement issued by the armies of both countries said the move followed a discussion between India’s Director General of Military Operations, Lt Gen Paramjit Singh …

India & Pak DGsMO Speak, Agree on ‘Strict Observance’ of Ceasefire
3 years, 10 months ago

India & Pak DGsMO Speak, Agree on ‘Strict Observance’ of Ceasefire

The Quint  

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India, Pakistan agree to observe 2003 ceasefire
3 years, 10 months ago

India, Pakistan agree to observe 2003 ceasefire

The Hindu  

In a first joint statement issued by the two sides in years, India and Pakistan on Thursday said they have agreed to a “strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors” with effect from the midnight of February 24/25. “In the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along …

India, Pakistan agree to stop cross-border firing in Kashmir
3 years, 10 months ago

India, Pakistan agree to stop cross-border firing in Kashmir

Al Jazeera  

In rare move, India and Pakistan agree to ‘strict observance’ of ceasefire along the de facto border in disputed Kashmir. Pakistan and India’s militaries have agreed to strictly observe a ceasefire at the de facto border between the two countries in the disputed region of Kashmir, and other agreements, according to a Pakistani military statement – a rare thaw in …

India, Pakistan agreement on ceasefire not based on China border situation
3 years, 10 months ago

India, Pakistan agreement on ceasefire not based on China border situation

India Today  

Hours after the Ministry of Defence said India and Pakistan armies have agreed to cease firing along the Line of Control, the Indian Army said on Thursday the decision has nothing to do with the situation along the China border. When asked whether India has agreed to a ceasefire with Pakistan due to the situation along the China border, the …

Ceasefire doesn't mean India won't respond to Pak-sponsored terror from across LoC: Officials
3 years, 10 months ago

Ceasefire doesn't mean India won't respond to Pak-sponsored terror from across LoC: Officials

India Today  

India and Pakistan on Thursday reiterated their commitment to implement the 2003 ceasefire agreement to maintain peace on their border. However, government sources said this does not mean India will not respond to Pakistan- They added that while the two sides have committed to abide by the ceasefire norms, there is no commitment from Islamabad that it will stop sponsoring …

To keep peace on LoC, India and Pakistan to abide by ceasefire agreement
3 years, 10 months ago

To keep peace on LoC, India and Pakistan to abide by ceasefire agreement

India Today  

In a big development, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday that India and Pakistan armies have agreed to cease firing along the Line of Control from midnight of February 24-25. The Director Generals of Military Operations of the two countries agreed to observe ceasefire “in the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders." “The two sides …

Parliament proceedings | 5,133 ceasefire violations along LoC last year: government
3 years, 11 months ago

Parliament proceedings | 5,133 ceasefire violations along LoC last year: government

The Hindu  

There were 5,133 instances of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control with Pakistan last year, which resulted in 46 fatalities, Parliament was informed on Monday. There were 299 violations till January 28 this year and one fatality has been reported till February 1. “Appropriate retaliation to the ceasefire violations, as required, has been carried out by the security forces,” …

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over alleged ceasefire violations along LoC
4 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over alleged ceasefire violations along LoC

The Hindu  

Pakistan on Saturday summoned a senior diplomat from the High Commission of India and lodged a strong protest over the alleged ceasefire violations along the LoC. The FO alleged that the Indian forces along the LoC and Working Boundary have continuously been targeting civilian populated areas with artillery fire, heavy-caliber mortars and automatic weapons which still continues. “The unprecedented escalation …

Pakistan continuing to commit ceasefire violations: MEA
5 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan continuing to commit ceasefire violations: MEA

India TV News  

Pakistan continues to commit ceasefire violations on the border, despite repeated reminders by India to adhere to all established norms of humanitarian and military conduct, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. "We feel that Pakistan, despite repeated reminders from our side, continues to resort to ceasefire violations and we told them to adhere to the 2003 ceasefire understanding …

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