Why Pakistan and India Against Each Other.

The Pakistan-India conflict is deeply rooted in historical, political, and territorial disputes that have significantly affected the relationship between them for the last seven decades. The main reason for their antagonism can be found in the partition of British India back in 1947, which resulted in the creation of these two independent nations.

Historical Context
The partition of India was a violent and traumatic event, which dislocated millions and caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands. The division was based on religious lines, with India emerging as a secular state with a Hindu majority, while Pakistan was founded as a homeland for Muslims. The hasty and poorly managed partition sowed seeds of bitterness and suspicion between the two nations, laying the groundwork for future conflicts.

Territorial Disputes
One of the most visible and significant sources of conflict between Pakistan and India has been the territorial dispute over Kashmir. Both countries claim Kashmir in entirety, but it is de facto divided between them along the Line of Control. The first war between India and Pakistan in 1947-48 resulted in the partition of Kashmir, with the northwestern part controlled by Pakistan (now known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir) and the southeastern part under Indian control (Jammu and Kashmir). Further conflicts in…