Cross-LoC trade 'confidence building measure', says Pak as it hopes for its early resumption

Pakistan on Thursday condemned the unilateral suspension of trade by India across the Line of Control and expressed hope that it resumes soon as the step is a "confidence building measure" between the two nations.

Hardening its stand against Pakistan, India last week indefinitely suspended cross-LoC trade at two points along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, following reports that it was being "misused" by elements from across the border to smuggle weapons, narcotics and fake currency.

Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal condemned the unilateral suspension of the trade by India and said, "We hope that trade is resumed soon, as it is a confidence building measure between the two countries."