, May 10 -- India and Pakistan have signaled that they will not escalate hostilities further-provided the other side does the same-after both nations exchanged missile fire across their borders.

The exchange marked the most severe escalation in a standoff that began after a deadly gun massacre last month, which India holds Pakistan responsible for.

On Saturday, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said his country would consider stepping back if India refrained from future strikes.

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But he cautioned that any renewed Indian attack would provoke a response.

"If they stop here, we will also consider stopping," Dar said during an interview with Pakistan's Geo News, adding that he h...