Pakistan and india war
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The conflict between Pakistan and India is one of the most longstanding and complex geopolitical tensions in modern history. Here’s a concise overview:
🇮🇳🇵🇰 India–Pakistan Wars and Conflicts
1. 1947–1948: First Kashmir War
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Cause: Triggered by the partition of British India and the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir choosing to accede to India.
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Outcome: Ceasefire brokered by the United Nations in 1949; Kashmir was divided between Pakistan (administering Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir) and India (administering Jammu & Kashmir).
2. 1965 War
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Cause: Pakistan attempted to infiltrate forces into Indian-administered Kashmir (Operation Gibraltar).
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Outcome: Large-scale conflict across the western front; ended in a stalemate. Ceasefire brokered by the Soviet Union and USA, followed by the Tashkent Agreement.
3. 1971 War (Bangladesh Liberation War)
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Cause: Civil war in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) due to political and ethnic tensions. India intervened in support of East Pakistani independence.
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Outcome: Decisive Indian victory. Led to the creation of Bangladesh. Over 90,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered (largest since WWII).
4. 1999 Kargil Conflict
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Cause: Pakistani soldiers and militants occupied strategic heights in Kargil (in Indian-administered Kashmir).
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Outcome: India recaptured most positions after intense fighting. International diplomatic pressure (especially from the U.S.) forced Pakistan to withdraw.
Ongoing Issues
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Kashmir Dispute: Central to all conflicts. Both countries claim it fully but control parts of it.
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Terrorism: India accuses Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism (e.g., 2001 Parliament attack, 2008 Mumbai attacks, 2016 Uri attack, Pulwama 2019).
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Nuclear Tension: Both countries became nuclear-armed in 1998, increasing the stakes of any future conflict.
Recent Tensions
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2019 Balakot Airstrikes: Following the Pulwama terror attack, India conducted airstrikes in Balakot, Pakistan. Aerial skirmish followed, with both countries claiming to have shot down enemy aircraft.
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Revocation of Article 370 (2019): India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, heightening diplomatic and military tension.
Peace Efforts
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Numerous attempts including:
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Simla Agreement (1972)
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Lahore Declaration (1999)
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Track II diplomacy
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People-to-people contact (sports, culture, etc.)
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However, peace remains elusive due to deep-rooted mistrust, militant activity, political pressures, and the Kashmir issue.
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