A ceasefire on the LoC: But how long will it hold? Updated Feb 27, 2021 | 15:29 IST The Indo-Pak arrangements that have stood the test of time, like the agreements on the ceasefire line and later the LoC, have had the Pakistan Army as a signatory. Representational Image | Photo Credit: IANS The significance of the latest Indo-Pak agreement to adopt a ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) after over 5,000 violations by Pakistan last year, that saw fierce Indian retaliations and led to some serious artillery duels, carries a larger message than just a desire to revert to the spirit of the 2003 Agreement between both sides. It has shown that India’s national security establishment is capable of not only the military ability to stand up to a two-front threat – from China and Pakistan – but to also negotiate diplomatic agreements with both our hostile neighbours. This in itself is a unique achievement, in the history of India’s boundary disputes. Thus, just as China agreed to a pullback from the LAC – regardless of questions as to how it was achieved – there was an announcement by both the DGMOs that “both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the LOC….with effect from midnight 24/25 February 2021”.