Following the recent strain, sparked by a self-engineered terrorism incident blamed by India, visa cancellations by both governments have forced the affected citizens to return.

Many have voiced frustration, stating that premature actions without thorough investigations cause unnecessary hardship for ordinary people.

The incident, which has brought the two nuclear-armed neighbours dangerously close to conflict, has also strained people-to-people contacts. Citizens remarked that whenever relations begin to improve, such “fabricated incidents” derail the peace process and increase hostilities.

Pak-India tensions: Citizens continue to repatriate amid closure of Wagah border