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| 1972 | Khan, Yahya |  |
| 28th June Simla 93,000 Pakistani POWs are held by India with the result that a Summit Conference between Pakistani President, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and the Indian leader, Mrs. Gandhi, is held at Simla from June 28 to July 2, 1972 |
| 2nd July Simla Both governments agree to take all steps within their power to prevent hostile propaganda directed against each other |
| 2nd July Simla Both the countries would respect the international border and the withdrawal of the armies would be completed within 30 days of the implementation of the agreement |
| 2nd July Simla In order to initiate the process of durable peace, both the governments agree that Indian and Pakistani forces would be withdrawn to their sides of the international border |
| 2nd July Simla In order to progressively restore and normalize relations between the two countries, it is agreed that steps would be taken to resume communications, postal service, and promote and facilitate travel by sea, land and air. |
| 2nd July Simla The broad features of the pact include the principle and purpose of the charter of United Nations would govern the relations between the two countries |
| 2nd July Simla The control line between Jammu and Kashmir would be the same as was on December 17, 1971 |
| 2nd July Simla Under the Simla Agreement Indian troops withdraw from the 5,139 sq. miles of Pakistani territory in Punjab and Sindh it had occupied during the war |
| 2nd July Simla Under the Simla Agreement Pakistani troops withdraw from 69 sq. miles of territory in Punjab and Rajasthan |
| 15th July Simla Pakistan ratifies the Simla Agreement on July 15 and India on August 3, after which the agreement came into effect on August 4, 1972. |
| 16th Dec Simla Bhutto and India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi sign the Simla Agreement which adjusts cease-fire line between the two countries and creates new Line of Control |
