Over 100 prominent figures from India and Pakistan, including former CMs Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, have penned an open letter urging Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif to revive bilateral dialogue. The appeal calls for restoring full diplomatic ties, resuming trade, and reopening cross-border transport links. Signatories emphasize sustained engagement as the sole path to resolving differences and fostering peace and prosperity in South Asia for nearly two billion people.

In joint appeal, over 100 civil society representatives say Pakistan-India acrimony is robbing both nations of "a secure future".

117 prominent figures from India and Pakistan have called on PM Modi and PM Sharif to revive dialogue, restore diplomatic relations, and resume essential bilateral services.