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".

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…