Ceasefire violation: FO summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner
Pakistan has called upon India to uphold the ceasefire over the LoC.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Pakistan has expressed its serious concern over the continuous ceasefire violations by Indian border security force (BSF) across the LoC over the past couple of days.
The Foreign Office summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner this afternoon and raised this issue of firing by Indian troops which has resulted in the loss of an innocent civilian life in Rawalakot.
Pakistan has called upon India to uphold the ceasefire over the LoC and reiterates its commitment to the Ceasefire Agreement of 2003‚ which should be respected in letter and spirit.
Pakistan also underlined the need for abiding by and strengthening existing military mechanism to ensure that such violations do not recur.
The Foreign Office Spokesman said Pakistan is committed to a constructive‚ sustained and result-oriented process of engagement with India and believes that serious efforts need to be made in maintaining a positive atmosphere and avoid negative propaganda.
