Rubio Phones Jaishankar, pushes India-Pakistan de-escalation plan; MEA asserts, ‘our approach is responsible’

By our Special Correspondent

Marco Rubio dials Jaishankar, says ‘India, Pakistan need to identify methods to de-escalate’ conflict; MEA say, out approach has always been responsible

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India and Pakistan to restore direct lines of communication to "avoid miscalculation" in their growing conflict, the State Department said early Saturday. The statement came as tensions soared significantly, with Pakistan claiming that its three airbases were targeted by Indian missiles and drones early Saturday.