Ceasefire

Taliban, Afghan Forces Declare Eid Holiday Ceasefire Amid Violence

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 10, 2021

The Taliban and Afghan government Monday declared a three-day ceasefire for this week's Eid al-Fitr holiday, following a sharp spike in violence as Washington goes about withdrawing its remaining troops from Afghanistan.

Taliban Declares 3-Day Afghan Ceasefire For Eid Holiday

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 10, 2021

The Taliban on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan to mark this week's Eid al-Fitr holiday, just two days after the government blamed the insurgents for bombs outside a school that killed more than 50 people, mostly young girls.

Centre Extends Ceasefire Agreement With 3 Naga Groups For Another Year

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Monday April 12, 2021

The Centre today extended the ceasefire agreement with three insurgent groups of Nagaland for another year. The pact, signed today, will remain in force till April next year.

India, Pakistan Hold Brigadier-Level Meet On Ceasefire Pact On Line Of Control

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 26, 2021

Indian and Pakistani armies held a brigadier-level meeting at Poonch-Rawalkot crossing on Friday as a follow-up to their agreement to observe ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

"1st Time In 5-Years LoC Is Silent", But Pak Terror Camps...: Army Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 25, 2021

The Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir has been silent for the first time in around five to six years as not a single shot was fired in March, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Thursday referring to the recent commitment by Indian and Pakistani militaries to observe ceasefire in the region.

Secret India-Pakistan Peace Plan Brokered By UAE Royals: Report

India News | Sudhi Ranjan Sen, Bloomberg | Monday March 22, 2021

About 24 hours after military chiefs from India and Pakistan surprised the world last month with a rare joint commitment to respect a 2003 cease-fire agreement, the top diplomat of the United Arab Emirates popped over to New Delhi for a quick one-day visit.

Desire Normal Ties With Pakistan, All Issues Should Be Resolved Bilaterally: India

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 5, 2021

Days after Indian and Pakistani armies agreed to strictly observe all their ceasefire agreements, India on Friday maintained that it desires normal relations with all neighbours, including Pakistan, and asserted all issues between the two countries should be resolved bilaterally and peacefully.

US Condemns Terrorists Who Seek To Infiltrate Across LoC

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 5, 2021

The US has condemned terrorists who seek to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan, calling on all the parties to reduce tensions along the frontiers by returning to the 2003 ceasefire commitments between the two countries.

UAE Welcomes India-Pak Ceasefire Declaration, Refers Border As "Disputed"

India News | ANI | Monday March 1, 2021

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has welcomed the reinforcement of ceasefire between India and Pakistan, according to a statement issued by the UAE Foreign Ministry.

LoC Silent After India-Pak Ceasefire, But Cynical Locals "Have No Faith"

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Sunday February 28, 2021

The India-Pakistan ceasefire has been welcomed by many, but it holds no promise for the Dar family, for whom wounds caused by gunfire and mortar shells are still fresh, and the fog of fear looms large over the Balkote village

Ceasefire To Have No Bearing On Counter-Terrorism Operations In J&K: Army

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 27, 2021

The Army's northern commander Lieutenant General YK Joshi on Saturday said the agreement between India and Pakistan to strictly adhere to the ceasefire pact along the Line of Control (LoC) would have no bearing on the counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir.

India-Pak Ceasefire Pact To "Provide Opportunity For Further Dialogue": UN Chief

India News | ANI | Friday February 26, 2021

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged by India and Pakistan's decision to strictly observe all agreements on a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and hopes that the "positive step" would "provide an opportunity for further dialogue", said Secretary General's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric on Thursday (local time).

"Positive Step": US Welcomes India-Pak Joint Statement On Ceasefire

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 26, 2021

The United States has welcomed the joint statement of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control and other sectors, saying it is a positive step towards greater peace and stability in South Asia.

Rare Phone Call That Led To India-Pak Deal To Stop Cross-Border Firing

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som | Friday February 26, 2021

A rare phone call between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan on Monday spawned the latest ceasefire between the two countries in Jammu and Kashmir, sources have told NDTV, raising hopes among border residents after a steady increase in firing in recent years.

India, Pakistan Agree To Stop All Cross-Border Firing Along Line Of Control

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 25, 2021

India and Pakistan have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, according to a joint statement today.