In response to a question about the ceasefire with India, DG ISPR said that the Pakistan Armed Forces are not violating the ceasefire.

“Being the spokesperson of the Armed Forces, I can say with 200 per cent certainty that the Armed Forces are holding the LoC (Line of Control) ceasefire,” he emphasised. “We are a professional army and we strongly abide by the commitments we make and follow by letter and spirit the orders of the government.”

He added that currently Pakistanis are celebrating peace.

“Does it make any sense for Pakistan to start violating this commitment we made?” he asked. “We’re a peace-loving nation; peace within and without.

“But if there is any aggression, we will respond.”

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