Question

Write a short essay on Indo–Pak relation.

Hint:

Use four anchors: Kashmir/Conflicts, Terrorism, IWT/CBMs, Prospects (trade, connectivity, humanitarian steps).

Answer 1

India–Pakistan relations began amid Partition trauma and Kashmir dispute, producing wars (1947–48, 1965, 1971) and the Kargil conflict (1999). The Indus Waters Treaty endures as a rare, resilient compact. Attempts at composite dialogue and confidence-building coexist with breakdowns after terror strikes (e.g., Mumbai 2008, Pathankot 2016, Pulwama 2019). In 2021 both sides reaffirmed the LoC ceasefire. Trade remains under-realised; people-to-people ties and humanitarian measures (prisoners, medical visas) provide limited ballast. The Kartarpur Corridor showcases potential cooperation. Sustained progress needs verifiable action against cross-border terrorism, restoration of diplomatic channels, calibrated trade/transport connectivity, and collaboration on climate, health and disaster management—while managing domestic narratives and great-power pressures with strategic patience (≈137 words).