Pakistan Diary: PM Imran Khan says onus of creating 'enabling environment' on India after ceasefire agreement

In our weekly news report from Pakistan’s Punjab province, a new truce at the LOC (Line of Control) is expected to avoid problems that have disrupted the past attempts of peace between the two neighbouring countries.

Indian Border Security Force soldiers patrol near the India-Pakistan international border area Source: AAP

In a historic joint statement, India and Pakistan have agreed to stop firing along their long the Line of Control (LoC) and international border in Jammu and Kashmir.

The two sides announced the ceasefire after a discussion between the director generals of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan, where they reviewed the situation along the LoC.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan welcomed the ceasefire agreement with India but said, "the onus of creating an enabling environment for further progress in bilateral relations rests with India."

Click on the player above to listen to the full audio report by Masood Mallhi. 

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