Pakistan, April 26 -- Promises by Pakistan and Iran's executive to increase bilateral trade to an ambitious 10 billion dollars might have been music to the ears of those who constantly talk about the importance of making bridges in the neighbourhood. With just one calm border, Pakistan enjoys notoriety for its inclination to act like a no-man's land. However, the celebratory galas better stop. The two South Asian countries might have signed eight cooperation agreements, pledging to support one another against terrorism and militant outfits. No qualms about that.

The visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan as the first in over eight years does enthuse some hope for restored ties, especially when both Islamabad and Tehran wish...