Lahore/islamabad, May 10: Pakistan on Saturday said it will consider de-escalation if India stops further attacks, as the militaries of the two countries targeted each other’s installations, further escalating tensions.
“Pakistan will consider de-escalation if India stops further attacks. However, if India launches any further strikes, our response will follow,” Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told Geo News after he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Dar’s statement, echoed by Information Minister Atta Tarar, came as the Indian and Pakistani militaries targeted each other’s installations using missiles in the last more than 12 hours, further escalating the already tense conflict situation. (PTI)
