Pakistan Suspends 1972 Simla Agreement, Marking Major Shift in Indo-Pak Relations
Islamabad, April 25, 2025 – In a major development, Pakistan on Thursday announced the suspension of the 1972 Simla Agreement, a historic peace accord that had long served as the foundation for bilateral relations between India and Pakistan following the 1971 war.
Signed in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, the Simla Agreement was a landmark diplomatic effort between the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, and Pakistan’s President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The accord laid the groundwork for peaceful resolution of disputes through bilateral dialogue and mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.