By Sajjad Shaukat PAK VT
In a major development to deescalate tensions, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India have agreed to strictly observe the 2003 ceasefire agreement at the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, including Working Boundary from the midnight of February 24 and 25, this year.
In this regard, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar stated on February 25 that the mechanism of military contacts between Pakistan and India had existed since 1987, while an understanding on ceasefire was reached in 2003. Both sides reiterated that existing mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag meetings will be utilised to resolve any unforeseen situation or misunderstanding the two DGMOs agreed to address each other’s core concerns which have the propensity to disturb the peace.
By News Desk
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan has “always stood for peace” and remains ready to move forward to resolve all outstanding issues with India through dialogue as the country marked the second anniversary of Operation Swift Retort.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister on Saturday congratulated the nation and saluted the armed forces on the second anniversary of the country’s response to India’s “illegal, reckless military strikes” against Pakistan.
On February 26, 2019 India violated Pakistani airspace and dropped bombs on Balakot. The following day Pakistan responded and in the ensuing dogfight, downed two Indian aircraft and captured Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who was released shortly after as a peace gesture.
Operation Swift Resort: Pakistan army reiterates desire for peace with India
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RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: As Surprise Day is being celebrated on Saturday to mark the 2nd anniversary of Operation Swift Resort, the Pakistan army has reiterated that the Country stands for peace; however, any misadventure and efforts to destabilize the Country will be dealt with full aggression.
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is celebrating the Surprise Day to pay tribute to valiant Shaheens’ for their brave defence of the motherland while retaliating to the Indian Air Force (IAF) violation of its sovereign territories on February 27, 2019.
“27th February 2019 is a testament that Pakistan Air Force, with support of the nation, will always defend the motherland against all threats,” said the Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar in a statement.