What happened in 1999 that almost brought a permanent end to the conflict with India/Pakistan?
A) Nuclear standoff between Pakistan and India over a Muslim incursion into Kashmir.
B) The destruction of Muslim mosques by India almost resulted in full-scale warfare.
C) Military insurgency in India almost executed their president, bringing full-scale warfare.
D) Full economic collapse of Pakistan
E) None of these
A
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