Kashmir Trade Route Reopens After 60 Years
-- The Guardian
-- The Guardian
India and Pakistan opened a trade route across divided Kashmir for the first time in 60 years yesterday, in an attempt to bring a peace dividend to the Himalayan region that in recent months has seen an upsurge of anti-Indian rioting and heavy firing between the two nations' troops.
In the past few years India has been reluctant to open the Kashmiri border, believing it would see an influx of Islamic militants from Pakistan. Indian Kashmir has been scarred by violent insurgency since 1989 and peace is kept by hundreds of thousands of soldiers. But the violence has fallen sharply since the nuclear-armed states began a peace process in 2004.
Yesterday, fruit, nuts and honey were transported from Indian Kashmir, while Pakistani Kashmiri traders sent rice and rock salt across the de facto border. Security was tight as hundreds gathered on both sides - symbolising a wish for an end to the dispute that has led to three wars.
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More News On The Opening Of The Kashmir Trade Route
India, Pakistan resume Kashmir trade after 60-year freeze -- AFP
Trucks bear the fruits of peace as Kashmir trade route reopens after 61 years -- Times Online
Kashmiris cheer restored trade -- BBC News
Goods traded through Kashmir pass after 60 years -- The Independent
The division of Kashmir eases as India and Pakistan allow traders to cross dividing line -- The Telegraph
India, Pakistan open historic Kashmir trade route -- Christian Science Monitor
Trade between divided Kashmir resumes after 61 years -- Arab News
Kashmir trade opens after 60 years -- Daily Times