What happened
The Hindu editorial argues that India-Pakistan relations have not been only about public acrimony. The author says both countries have often shown restraint, kept some military targets separate from civilian areas during past wars, and preserved limited channels of cooperation even during periods of tension.
Background and earlier position
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