India’s caution on resumption of trade with Pakistan cannot be faulted. Flood-hit Pakistan’s devastated economy stands to gain more by trading directly with India. But Islamabad’s obsession with Kashmir-centric politics and thoughtless diplomatic muscle-flexing has only ended up hurting itself. A U-turn on trade can rekindle hope for the relationship.
Pakistan’s economy will gain if trade with India resumes. But Delhi’s caution can’t be faulted
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