A coalition of 117 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan has penned an open letter to their respective Prime Ministers, urging an immediate restoration of peace, normalcy, and bilateral communication. The group, comprising social activists and intellectuals, aims to break the diplomatic deadlock by fostering dialogue and resuming trade.

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.