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As tensions simmer, analysts forecast two potential paths forward. In a non-escalatory scenario, Pakistan could conduct targeted retaliatory strikes while both sides recognize the perils of a full-blown conflict, especially given their nuclear capabilities. Historically, a similar cycle of tit-for-tat responses was seen during the 2019 conflict, where incidents led to air strikes and brief aerial skirmishes, ultimately resulting in a return to diplomatic negotiations.