Provided it was limited just to Kashmir, a period of fighting between Pakistani and Indian forces would have a small impact on the overall economy of either country. The closing of the only land trade route is also largely symbolic – bilateral trade was miniscule anyway. However, Pakistan has more to lose than India from the rise in tensions, given India’s ability to both block crucial water supplies and rally more international support.
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