Pakistan suspends the 1972 Simla Agreement: What is the agreement all about? - The Hindu

The Simla Agreement (1972)

The 1972 Simla Agreement, signed by Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, aimed to establish peace and friendly relations between India and Pakistan following the 1971 war. Key outcomes included the establishment of the Line of Control (LoC), a commitment to resolving disputes through bilateral negotiations, and Pakistan's formal recognition of Bangladesh.

Pakistan's Suspension

Pakistan recently suspended the Simla Agreement in response to India's reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack. This suspension represents a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations.

Key Aspects of the Agreement

• Established the Line of Control (LoC)
• Commitment to peaceful resolution of disputes
• Pakistan's recognition of Bangladesh
• India's return of land captured during the war, while retaining some strategic areas

Significance

The suspension of the Simla Agreement highlights the fragile nature of peace in the region and underscores the ongoing conflict over Kashmir.