Srinagar, Aug. 3 -- People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has voiced support for the resumption of sporting ties between India and Pakistan, calling it the "best thing" to normalise the situation between the two nations.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday on the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan, Mehbooba Mufti said, "There should be sporting events (between India and Pakistan). If you want to live in peace and do not want to spend money on the war, want to overcome unemployment and poverty, and then you have to normalise the situation, and sports are the best thing in achieving this goal."

The Men's Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28.

India will begin its c...