India and Pakistan Conflict: How long has it been going on and how it started?

The ongoing confrontation in India and Pakistan started with a fight over the city of Kashmir in India after independence in 1947. These conflicts have been going on for five decades and have drastically hindered economical and political development and growth of both countries. Two out of their three wars have been fought over the city of Kashmir, and many battles have ensued over rights for the land and intrusion in military or political affairs. On …showed first 75 words of 487 total…

…showed last 75 words of 487 total…with the hope of reaching sum 60,000 Americans who were in India at the time. The week before the officials of the U.S. Central Command were working on emergency evacuation plans for all Americans forced to leave, should considerable conflict between Pakistan and India occur. Papers have been signed, agreements made by both sides. But factions, terrorist groups and freedom fighters continue to obstruct peace between Pakistan and India in issues that are 50 years old.