Pakistan Says It Expects Truce to Hold as Hotline to India Stays Open

The conflict along Pakistan-India's border escalated over four days following missile attacks and airstrikes, with both nations' top military officers in direct contact to de-escalate tensions. India launched military strikes on May 7 as retaliation against a terrorist attack they attributed to Pakistan, escalating the violence until a U.S.-mediated cease-fire was called on May 10.