ISLAMABAD, Oct. 30 (Xinhuanet) -- Pakistan and India have agreed to open two-way movement across the Line of Control at five points in quake-ravaged Kashmir where thousands of survivors desperately await help, according to a joint statement on Sunday.

    Both the countries agreed to open LoC from Nov. 7 at five points: Nauseri-Tithwal, Chakoti-Uri, Hajipur-Uri, Rawalakot-Poonch and Tattapani-Mendhar.

    Due to destruction of infrastructure and road links, the quake-affected people have been allowed to cross the LoC from these points on-foot.

    According to the joint statement, a deputy commissioner's permission would be necessary for crossing LoC, like it was compulsory for Kashmir bus serice.

    The second round of the talks, which started on Saturday night and lasted till early Sunday morning, proved positive and it was agreed to open LoC at five points.

    The Indian delegation consulted their leadership in New Delhi, then it went to the High Commission in Islamabad. Enditem