India and Pakistan have a complex and largely hostile relationship that is rooted in a multitude of historical and political events, most notably the partition of British India in August 1947.

Since the Partition of British India in 1947 and subsequent creation of the dominions of India and Pakistan, the two countries have been involved in a number of wars, conflicts, and military standoffs.

Apr 9, 2024 · Learn about the history of India and Pakistan’s territorial dispute over the Kashmir region and track the latest developments using the Center for Preventive Action’s Global Conflict Tracker.

Mar 8, 2019 · India and Pakistan have been locked in a struggle over Kashmir for more than 70 years, and the restive region is back in the news again this week.

Aug 12, 2022 · India and Pakistan were born 75 years ago out of a bloody division of the subcontinent by the colonial British, an event commonly referred to as partition. Today, the two nuclear powers are...

The partitioning of India formally came into effect on 14 August 1947, dividing the provinces of Bengal (with East Pakistan, now Bangladesh) and Punjab (with West Pakistan, now Pakistan proper) to create a separate nation (from India) as outlined by the Pakistan Movement, which advocated the "Two-Nation Theory" — that Muslims and Hindus cannot sustain a nation together because of religious ...

Aug 10, 2017 · India and Pakistan, which have gone to war three times, have not only built up their armies but also developed nuclear weapons. As the 70th anniversary of India-Pakistan Partition comes up next week, relations between the two nations are as broken as ever.

Feb 21, 2024 · India and Pakistan have long been at odds over Kashmir and cross-border clashes, with India's changes to the region's legal status causing Pakistan to suspend bilateral trade in 2019 and...

Oct 2, 2024 · India-Pakistan relations have been barren for over five years now with no green shoots in sight. Instead, the stage is set for a fresh round of bitterness and confrontation. Reports indicate that...

Aug 14, 2022 · Provides an overview of India, including key events and facts about the world's largest democracy. Provides an overview of Pakistan, including key dates and facts about this south Asian country....