Commentary: Attempts at greater South Asian unity remain hostage to India-Pakistan tensions

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Persistent hostility between India and Pakistan derails hopes of deeper social and economic progress in South Asia, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh. SINGAPORE: Over a week has passed since a ceasefire pulled India and Pakistan back from the brink of a full-fledged war. For now, the fragile truce appears to be holding. Amid the amped up din of the most recent conflict, a few key lessons emerge, which need to be recognised if the South Asian subcontinent is to at some point break