Army chief Gen MM Naravane said the ceasefire between India and Pakistan has contributed to a feeling of peace along the LoC. He however said this does not mean an end to the fight against terrorism.
Syed Ata Hasnain | Special effort needed in Pak to make truce work
Published : Mar 1, 2021, 4:18 am IST
Updated : Mar 1, 2021, 4:18 am IST
What it takes to keep the ceasefire in place without violations is the existence of a conducive political and diplomatic environment
Quoting statistics of ceasefire violations (CFVs) over the years is meaningless. It’s more important to understand how and why those ceasefire agreements did not succeed. (Photo: PTI)
No one in India or for that matter in Pakistan seems too enthused by the joint statement of the two directors-general of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan recommitting to the spirit of the November 2003 ceasefire. It essentially means an attempted quieting of the Line of Control and removal of the dangers of escalation caused by the artillery exchanges and missile attacks on villages and fortifications which cause casualties among the civilian and uniformed elements in the LoC’s vicinity. The cynicism