Beyond the Border: India-Pakistan's Complex Relationship of Tension and Cooperation

Published on: 5/7/2025

The India–Pakistan border separates the Indian states of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat from the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Sindh. Relations between the two countries have been complex, marked by periods of both tension and cooperation. Following the 1971 war, there was slow progress towards normalization, including the reopening of transportation networks like bus routes and railway lines. The India–Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense in the world. At senior level, India has won more ICC trophies (2 Cricket World Cups, 2 T20 World Cups, 3 Champions Trophies) compared to Pakistan (1 Cricket World Cup, 1 T20 World Cup, 1 Champions Trophy).

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