Armies of India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire on the Line of Control

Both sides have agreed to strictly observe all agreements and cease firing from midnight of February 24/25, 2021

With attention focused on the partial disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops from a nine-month long confrontation in Eastern Ladakh, a surprise joint statement from the Indian and Pakistani armies on Thursday announced a ceasefire on the 776-kilometre Line of Control (LoC) that divides the former state of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) into Indian and Pakistan-controlled parts. 

The joint statement said: “Director Generals of Military Operations (DGsMO) of India and Pakistan held discussions. 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