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This paper will examine the existing trends in Cross LoC Trade, hurdles in its sustainability and future opportunities by the direct involvement of civil society. The LoC was officially opened in 2005 for the movement of people followed by Cross LoC Trade since its closure in 1947. Its main objective was to reduce the tension between India and Pakistan over Kashmir conflict by making the borders irrelevant through people to people contact. The role of civil society in continuation of Cross LoC Trade has been promising since its inception; however, it has been a challenge for authorities on both sides of LoC as far as its sustainability is concerned because the trade stability is directly linked with the political relationship between India and Pakistan. Besides many hurdles, its economic aspect is very important as the involvement of civil society in trade activities will certainly create intoxicating power against the dominant antagonistic attitude prevailing in the region which can drive both the unfriendly states toward peaceful resolution of the conflict. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]