Bitter relations

It is a matter of grave concern that after 78 years, relations between India and Pakistan remain bitter and suspicious. Due to bitter relations and visa impediments, particularly from the Indian High Commission, many in Pakistan are unable to visit their relatives in India. Trade and business between both the countries are also badly affected, resulting in huge losses to the national exchequers.

The governments of both the countries are requested to please realise the gravity of the problems being faced by the people and simplify the conditions and procedures to grant visas. The governments of both the countries are also requested to sit together and improve bilateral relationship so that India and Pakistan can develop their economic and business ties.

Mumtaz Hussain

Karachi