Pakistan proposes 4-point Peace Initiative with India

Addressing the UN General Assembly Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif proposed a new four-point "peace initiative" with India.

Sharif's four points

• Respect the 2003 understanding for a complete ceasefire on the Line of Control in Kashmir. For this purpose Pakistan calls for UNMOGIP (United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan) expansion to monitor the observance of ceasefire.
• Pakistan and India reaffirm that they will not resort to the use or the threat of use of force under any circumstances. This is a central element of the UN charter.
• Steps must be taken to demilitarize Kashmir
• Agree to unconditional mutual withdrawal from Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battle ground.

India’s stand

• Discarding Pakistan’s four-point formula for peace India asserted that it was ready to discuss all issues if Pakistan addresses just one point of ending terrorism emanating from there.
• India proposed NSA-level talks to address the problem.

By: Vishal