Paper short abstract:

The study argues though history of Indian and Pakistan shows their political rivalry and military conflicts have put them far behind yet if they apply the principle of co-existence as basic guiding principle it can help reduce tension and normalize their relation.

Paper long abstract:

This study analyzes the historical background of the India-Pakistan relations to understand the nature of their relationship and how these can be improved. It argues that though history of these countries shows that there political rivalry and military conflicts have put them far behind as compared to other nations of the world yet if they apply the principle of co-existence as the basic guiding principle for their relationship it can help reduce tension and normal relation will be ensured. Historians have not yet given proper attention to the subject and it is high time to understand and underline what kind of relationship both countries should develop and how both countries can address their issues. This study intends to examine how, despite being locked in a pattern of enduring conflicts, India and Pakistan can still convene, negotiate and produce agreements and work together if they start following the principle of coexistence. This study is significant because it will help to trace out the ancestral rivalry of relationships in these two countries by analyzing the various suggestions to resolve their conflicts. The study intends to propose that effective method that can help resolve issues can be to build man-to-man relations.