Positives that justify celebrationMany positives have emerged out of the latest standoff between the nuclear-armed neighbours, but not necessarily the ones being pointed out by those with the loudest voices on either side. Besides, it’s far from obvious whether Modi’s continuation in power is good for India or Pakistan in the long run. The cricketer turned playboy turned philanthropist turned prime minister has of course been no stranger to celebrity, but he wouldn’t have minded being catapulted onto the world stage as a statesman. In fact, this was one of those proverbial instances of having too much of a good thing. Finally, if history is anything to go by, it’s hard to see how this latest crisis won’t trigger a string of Bollywood flicks.

Source: Pakistan Today March 04, 2019 08:26 UTC