"We strongly urge both sides to act in the larger interest of peace and stability, exercise calm and refrain from any action that could further escalate tensions," the statement issued by the spokesperson of the ministry said

Amid India-Pak tensions, China advises citizens to exercise caution while travelling to either country

Taking to microblogging platform X, Mufti said the devastating attack in Pahalgam on April 22 has pushed India-Pakistan relations "dangerously close to the edge of catastrophe".