The conflict does not seem to have an ending. At least not in the near future. India and Pakistan both successfully tested nuclear weapons in 1998 and alarmed the world doing so. The issue is now at a global scale thanks to the two countries access to nuclear weapons. Not only has this increased global awareness, but also local involvement. The people of Kashmir have protested against the Indian government, claiming that they have not paid enough attention to the needs and wants of the people of Kashmir, who due to religious differences, wish to become an independent state. This might also be because most of the area is home to Muslims.
Although there have been a few attempts at restoring the Indo-Pakistani relationship, not many have succeeded. It is unlikely that any futile attempts can succeed after both countries pathetic attempts at fixing the situation. In January 2013, gunfire was exchanged for the first time between the countries in Kashmir since that cease-fire in 2003. The shots killed one Pakistani soldier. A few days later, two Indian soldiers were killed when more gunfire erupted along the border. Pakistan then blamed India for killing two more of their soldiers. These events stalled the decade long healing process between the two countries and left the world on its toes, hoping for a miracle that will end the long-lasting feud between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.