Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott has said that the UK continues to urge Pakistan and India to show restraint and engage in direct dialogue to find a swift diplomatic way forward. Conflict is in no one's interests, she said.

In a statement issued on social media Jane Marriott said 'My name is Jane Marriott and I am the British High Commissioner here in Pakistan. Many of you will be following news of the increasing tensions between India and Pakistan'.

'I understand that British nationals here in Pakistan however may be concerned given the unpredictable nature of the situation. We do expect airspace to reopen when it's safe to do so please keep in touch with your airlines on specific flights'.