Pakistan, March 8 -- The Pulwama attack that killed a little more than forty Indian soldiers, mostly Sikhs, brought the near dormant Kashmir crisis into international focus because of Modis' so-called "surgical strike" and Pakistan's measured response. Pakistan's denial of the Indian claims was supported by the western media relying on satellite imagery. For a change, this also swayed international opinion in our favour.
Despite a history of reacting emotionally, in close interaction with the Army high command, the government kept emotions in check. Calling for calm Pakistan's PM Imran Khan noted that there is no such thing as 'limited war' and that it could escalate into a nuclear holocaust. Offering talks with India, he also promised coo...