Question
In which year was the Simla Pact between India and Pakistan signed?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
The correct answer is 1972.
Simla Agreement, also known as the Shimla Agreement, was a landmark pact between India and Pakistan, signed after the 1971 India–Pakistan War to improve relations and resolve disputes peacefully through direct talks. It recognised the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir, ensured troop withdrawals, and focused on repatriating prisoners of war.
In April 2025, Pakistan announced that it was placing bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement, in abeyance after the Pahalgam attack — a move widely reported as a suspension. The announcement nonetheless raised concerns of a breakdown in bilateral channels, possible LoC tensions, and renewed calls in Pakistan to internationalise Kashmir.
Last updated on July, 2026
