Karachi Agreement facts for kids
The Karachi Agreement was an important deal signed by Pakistan and India on July 27, 1949. It was a cease-fire agreement, which means both countries agreed to stop fighting. This agreement created a special boundary line called the Cease-fire Line. This line was watched over by people from the United Nations, who made sure both sides followed the agreement.
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Why Was the Karachi Agreement Signed?
The Karachi Agreement was signed to end the fighting between India and Pakistan over the region of Kashmir. After India and Pakistan became independent countries in 1947, they had a conflict about who should control Kashmir. The United Nations stepped in to help stop the fighting and find a peaceful solution.
Who Signed the Agreement?
The agreement was signed by important representatives from both countries and the United Nations. They met in the city of Karachi, which is why it's called the Karachi Agreement.
The people who signed it were:
- Major General W. J. Cawthorn, representing the Government of Pakistan.
- Lieutenant-General S. M. Shrinagesh, representing the Government of India.
- Hernando Samper and M. Delvoie, representing the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan.
What Did the Agreement Do?
The main goal of the Karachi Agreement was to set up a clear line where the fighting would stop. This line was known as the Cease-fire Line (CFL). The United Nations sent observers to make sure that both armies stayed on their own side of this line. This helped to bring a temporary peace to the region.
The Cease-fire Line was later changed slightly and became known as the Line of Control (LoC) after the Simla Agreement in 1972.
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The princely state of Jammu and Kashmir with the current Line of Control defined in 1972 (similar to that of 1949)
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The ceasefire line of 1949
