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India-Pakistan Formal Dialogue Unlikely as Cross-Border Terrorism Remains Sticking Point

By James H. Sterling

• Oct 8, 2026 • 5 min read

India-Pakistan Formal Dialogue Unlikely as Cross-Border Terrorism Remains Sticking Point

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Before the Verbal Brawl, Pakistan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ishaq Dar Had Expressed a Desire to Resume Trade with India, Even as Islamabad Later Backtracked from the Statement.

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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