"Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif's Diplomatic Challenge: Reviving Talks with India's Modi"

The congratulatory exchange between Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked speculation about the potential for improved relations between the two countries. However, analysts believe that progress in ties can only be assessed after India's upcoming national elections. The longstanding Kashmir conflict remains a major obstacle, with both countries setting conditions for talks that are unacceptable to the other. Despite a history of attempts at dialogue, including a significant breakthrough in 1999, past peace initiatives have often been derailed, with the influence of the Pakistani military and domestic political challenges complicating the situation. While some see signs of a shift in the Pakistani military's approach to India, others believe that political instability and economic crises in Pakistan may limit the new government's maneuvering room.