It appears that the tension between India and Pakistan having reached its peak is somewhat easing after Pakistan handed over the captured Indian pilot, Wing Commander Abhinadan. Despite India’s gratuitous attitude, Pakistan has tried to maintain high moral ground and emphasised the need for engagement in addressing security and political issues. This approach of Pakistan is finding resonance in the international community and even in India sane voices are acknowledging it. The role of the United States has indeed been helpful in preventing a major flare-up between the two countries. Any conflagration in the region would take away the focus from the Afghan theatre and the United States plans to exit would be thwarted.

Source: The Express Tribune March 06, 2019 04:22 UTC