As tensions ratcheted up over the last week of fighting, Pakistan did not consider deploying nuclear warheads to strike India, the country’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar told CNN on Monday.

Pakistani officials have said Saturday’s ceasefire with India reestablished deterrence. But New Delhi insists the rules of engagement have irrevocably changed.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Russia hopes 'emerging normalization' will prove to be long-lasting and sustainable - Anadolu Ajansı