India-Pakistan relations

2025 could bring a change in bilateral relations – and environmental issues like heavy air pollution may be the catalyst.

The big news from Islamabad was that India's foreign minister visited Pakistan, Pakistani officials made no mention of Kashmir, and there were no acrimonious exchanges.

There is a growing tension between Pakistan's internal political fractures and the external desire for regional stability.

A hydroelectric inspection signals increased engagement amid climate concerns.

Amid an otherwise bleak scenario, the ceasefire along the Line of Control remains in place, offering hope for more confidence-building measures.

When Pakistan is more active in building relations with a certain Muslim-majority country, India engages more with that country’s rival. 

The new year brings new hope that the time is right for India and Pakistan to focus on confidence-building measures to resume diplomatic and trade ties.

Pakistan fears that with elections nearing in India, Modi will escalate tensions with Islamabad to draw electoral dividend.

India is hosting the event, but Pakistan is demanding that its games be played at a neutral site.

The longer Pakistan's political crisis runs, the more vigilant India ought to be on its border.

Pakistan wants a more stable relationship with India, but “that doesn’t mean it wants to pursue reconciliation.”