Islamabad: Pakistan today (Nov 24) said its Army would "religiously and vigorously" observe unilateral ceasefire along the line of control (LoC) from Eid day as announced by Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali and claimed that it has played a role in bringing down infiltration of militants into Jammu and Kashmir.

Jamali's announcement of unilateral ceasefire along the LoC and other proposals to normalise relations with India was handed over Indian Deputy High Commissioner T C A Raghavan.

Raghavan was called to the Foreign Office and handed over the proposals.

Responding to observations made by a senior Indian General in Srinagar yesterday that the level of infiltration of militants to Jammu and Kashmir has come down because of the vigil maintained by the Indian troops, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Masood Khan told reporters, "We have also played our part. They do not recognise it."

He said, "Come Eid, our troops are going to observe the ceasefire announced by our Prime Minister religiously and vigorously."

Besides offering unilateral ceasefire, Jamali expressed Pakistan's desire to hold talks with New Delhi to improve transport links. India's proposal to run a bus service between Srinagar and Muzzaffarabad was also mentioned.

PTI