United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern at the latest upsurge in violence along the disputed border of India and Pakistan in Kashmir, and urged both countries to practice restraint.
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According to the Dawn, the UN press office said in a statement that Ban expressed concern at the increase in violence along the Line of Control between India and Pakistan that has resulted in a number of causalities in both the countries.
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The statement added that Ban called upon both the sides to exercise maximum restraint and take feasible action to ensure civilians' safety.
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The UN chief also urged India and Pakistan to resolve differences through dialogue.
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