Kulgam, April 10 -- People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and expressed hope that it could pave the way for "lasting peace" in the region.

"We welcome the move and hope that it would pave the way for lasting peace in the region," Mufti said on Thursday.

"While the revered Al-Aqsa Mosque has reopened after remaining closed for nearly 40 days, the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar continues to remain closed, which is concerning," Mufti alleged.

She added, "Pakistan had taken certain concrete steps during the prevailing war-like situation, which eventually led to the announcement of a ceasefire. Former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed had long advocated dialogue and reconciliation as the ...