> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsanek.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Farooq Abdullah calls for India-Pakistan dialogue without waiting for hostilities to end - URL: https://newsanek.com/malaysia-indian-youths-want-outcome-driven-governance/ - Published: 2026-11-13T10:32:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-13T10:50:46.000Z - Description: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah made the call on Thursday. He also said recent terror attacks in Kulgam and Kishtwar show the threat in Jammu and Kashmir remains. - Author: Kumar Ujjwal - Tags: World, UPSC Today, GS Paper 2, Explainer, #sub-international, #national-desk, #sm-52, #smemo-relatable Farooq Abdullah is president of the National Conference, a party in Jammu and Kashmir. He is also a former chief minister of the region. On Thursday, he said India and Pakistan should start talks to settle their disputes. He said political disputes cannot be solved through bullets or military confrontation. In his view, both countries should not wait for hostilities to end before they begin talking. He made these remarks while answering a question about the government's stand. The BJP-led government has said that talks and bullets cannot go together. Abdullah spoke to reporters after visiting the family of Madan Mantoo, a retired information officer who recently died of cardiac arrest. ### Key points - Abdullah wants India and Pakistan to start talks now, not after fighting stops. - Two Special Police Officers were killed in recent attacks in Kulgam and Kishtwar. - He urged Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism and called for reviving SAARC. ## So what did he say about Pakistan and terrorism? He urged Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism. He said nothing can be achieved through terrorism. He also said Pakistan should stop repeatedly raising the Kashmir issue. He pointed to the ongoing situations in Iran and Ukraine. He said wars only lead to destruction. Lasting solutions, he said, can come only through negotiations. ## What about the recent attacks in Kashmir? Two attacks took place within two days, in Kulgam and Kishtwar districts. Two Special Police Officers were killed, and three CRPF personnel were injured. CRPF stands for Central Reserve Police Force. Abdullah said the attacks showed the threat remains. Recent Kashmir attacks at a glance **2 attacks**Attacks in two days **2 officers**Special Police Officers killed **3 personnel**CRPF personnel injured Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report This was despite claims in Delhi that terrorism had ended in Jammu and Kashmir. He urged people not to be afraid. ## Why did he clarify his earlier remarks? He said his statement about Pakistan had been misrepresented. He said he was referring to atrocities during the 1947 tribal invasion. These included the killing of a Christian doctor and his family, and crimes against nuns at a hospital in Baramulla. He also called for reviving SAARC, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. He said neighbouring countries should sit together, settle disputes, and work for development. He cited the European Union as an example. Explainer ### What happened before - Two Special Police Officers were killed and three CRPF personnel were injured in attacks in Kulgam and Kishtwar districts within two days. - The BJP-led government has said that talks and bullets cannot go together. - Abdullah later said his remarks about Pakistan had been misrepresented, and he was referring to the 1947 tribal invasion. ### Why it matters The debate affects how India and Pakistan approach talks, and how safe people feel in Jammu and Kashmir. ### What to watch next - The article does not mention any date or plan for talks between India and Pakistan. Exam Corner **UPSC GS Paper 2** ยท IR: India-Pakistan dialogue ### What's the news Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, called on Thursday for India-Pakistan dialogue without waiting for hostilities to end. ### Background - Abdullah is president of the National Conference, a party in Jammu and Kashmir. - The BJP-led government has said that talks and bullets cannot go together. - Article 370 has been abrogated, and Abdullah said Kashmir remains an integral part of India. ### Facts for Prelims - SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. - Attacks in Kulgam and Kishtwar killed two Special Police Officers and injured three CRPF personnel. - Abdullah cited the European Union as an example of past rivals working together. ### Content for Mains 1. **Significance:** Dialogue may reduce tensions, but security concerns in the region remain high. 2. **Main issue:** Whether talks and military action can go together, and how to deal with terrorism. 3. **Challenges:** Recent attacks, mutual distrust, and differences over Kashmir and terrorism. 4. **Way forward:** Sustained engagement, revival of regional cooperation, and firm steps against terrorism. **Practice question:** Discuss the challenges to India-Pakistan dialogue in the context of terrorism and the Kashmir issue. ### Prelims practice questions **Q1.** Which regional body did Abdullah urge be revived? 1. ASEAN 2. BIMSTEC 3. SAARC 4. ECOWAS Show answer **Answer: C.** Abdullah called for the revival of SAARC, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. **Q2.** Which organisation did Abdullah cite as an example of countries with past conflicts coming together? 1. SAARC 2. European Union 3. ASEAN 4. NATO Show answer **Answer: B.** He cited the European Union as an example of countries with past conflicts coming together for progress. ### Key terms - **SAARC**: A regional group of South Asian countries that aims to cooperate on common issues. - **Special Police Officer (SPO)**: A person recruited to help the police, often for local security duties. - **CRPF**: Central Reserve Police Force, a central armed force that helps maintain internal security. More stories for exam preparation: [UPSC Today](https://newsanek.com/upsc-today/) These points come from this news report. Check them with standard sources such as NCERT books and PIB before your exam. --- ### Sources - [Times Now: 'Goliyaan Band Hone Ka Intezaar Karenge Toh...': Farooq Abdullah's Fresh Pitch For India-Pakistan Dialogue](https://www.timesnownews.com/india/goliyaan-band-hone-ka-intezaar-karenge-toh-farooq-abdullahs-fresh-pitch-for-india-pakistan-dialogue-article-156498305?ref=newsanek.com)