Jammu, Feb. 25 -- On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and the PDP welcomed the agreement between the Indian and Pakistani armies on a ceasefire along the control line (LoC) and other sectors.

"We welcome it and hope that the statement will be followed in letter & spirit. JKNC has always been a strong supporter of the ceasefire along the LoC," the party said in a statement.

"This will allow people living along the LoC & IB (International Border) to go about their normal lives with minimal disruption & risk," the party said.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti in a tweet welcomed the ceasefire announcement and said dialogue was the only way forward.

"A big & welcome development that India & ...