It is promising that senior military officials, after a four-day brawl of death and destruction, have agreed to hold the fire and work for congeniality. This moment would not have arrived without the tactful mediation of the United States, and will not be able to hold on either if there occurs a slip between the cup and the lip.

The reported first round of talks between the DGMOs of Pakistan and India was, indeed, a jiff of fresh air — hinting that normalcy will soon be on the cards. With no........

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