WASHINGTON US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call Friday with the Pakistani army chief, urging Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions following Islamabad’s retaliatory military strikes against Indian targets. "Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir earlier today. He continued to urge both parties to find ways to deescalate and offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts," State Department

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