Farooq Abdullah: Ties With Pakistan Depend on People's Government

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has stated that relations between India and Pakistan will not improve until a people's government replaces military dominance in Pakistan, which he described as a 'failed state.' Abdullah emphasized that while ordinary Pakistanis desire friendship with India, the country's hierarchy, particularly the army, prevents progress toward peace. He warned that continued tensions and the potential for war between the two nuclear-armed nations would have catastrophic consequences. Abdullah also noted that both countries are preparing for conflict, but global efforts are underway to prevent escalation and bring those responsible for recent attacks to justice. He suggested that the rulers in Pakistan use confrontation with India to distract from domestic issues rather than working for their country's betterment. Abdullah concluded that the future remains uncertain, especially for Kashmir, amidst these ongoing tensions.