For a lasting peace between India and Pakistan, their people must be allowed to talk

News Snapshot:

After the Pahalgam terror attack in April and Operation Sindoor early the next month, India-Pakistan relations, which were already in a state of deep freeze, have entered into a crisis-orbit from which a return to normality seems almost impossible. Pakistan is seeking a dialogue with India, without, however, making a commitment to ending cross-border terrorism. India, on the other hand, has further rigidified its position by stating that “terror and talks” cannot go together, “terror and trade” cannot go hand in hand and “water and blood” can never flow together. If nothing changes, there will probably be another terror attack...