India and Pakistan make moves to avoid conflict

Hopes of averting a full-scale conflict between India and Pakistan have been boosted, despite more heavy firing on the border.

Thousands of troops from both nations remain poised for war over the disputed Kashmir province.

The chances for peace have improved after India called the arrest of a leading Islamic militant by Pakistan ‘a step forward’.

There are signs the leaders of the nuclear neighbours may hold talks at an Asian summit in Nepal this week.