From across the border, Pak-India Biz Council calls for dialogue, cooperation

Pak-India Business Council (PIBC) chairman Noor Muhammad Kasuri extended warm greetings to the people of India on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, emphasising the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and shared progress across South Asia.

In his message, sent to this correspondent from

Islamabad in Pakistan, Kasuri described Republic Day as a moment to

honour the sacrifices of earlier generations and reaffirm the democratic values enshrined in India’s Constitution.

He conveyed his felicitations to all communities in India, and friends worldwide, saying the occasion was not only a celebration of national identity but also an opportunity to recommit to mutual respect and regional harmony.

The PIBC chairman acknowledged India’s notable progress in infrastructure, technology, and industrial development. Observing that India was poised to become the world’s third-largest economy, he highlighted the potential for constructive engagement between India, Pakistan, and other neighbouring countries to promote inclusive growth, innovation, and a future-ready workforce capable of meeting regional and global challenges.

Kasuri underscored the need to establish cross-border platforms and forums to encourage economic cooperation and sustainable development.

“As India marks its 77th Republic Day, we must envision a shared future of peace, prosperity, and strengthened regional ties,” he said, adding that collective challenges such as climate change, poverty, hunger, disease, and educational inequality across the Global South required cooperative solutions.

He said leaders in both countries bore a responsibility to promote dialogue, tolerance, and lasting peace.

“The peoples of Pakistan and India share deep cultural, linguistic, and emotional bonds that can be strengthened through compassion, understanding, and collaboration,” he added, saying political differences should not obstruct efforts toward regional stability and shared progress.

The PIBC chairman also called for joint initiatives in trade, industry, and environmental protection aimed at generating employment, uplifting communities, and fostering mutual prosperity.

“Peaceful coexistence and economic partnership are the most effective pathways to regional stability and well-being,” he said.

Concluding his message, Kasuri urged political leaders, civil society, and the media in both countries to replace confrontational rhetoric with constructive engagement.

He said sustainable peace between Pakistan and India would unlock stability, economic opportunity, and shared prosperity for millions across South Asia.