UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint in the wake of increased tensions along the Line of Control. He also hoped that talks between the National Security Advisors of both sides will result in a positive outcome. <br/><br/>Ban said in a statement issued by his spokesperson yesterday that the Secretary-General called upon the Governments of India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint and take all feasible steps to ensure the protection of civilians. Ban reiterated his call for both nations to address their differences through dialogue.<br/><br/>Welcoming the upcoming National Security Adviser, NSA-level talks between the two countries, the UN chief expressed hope that the meeting will lead to a positive result. The statement also said that the Secretary-General has urged both countries to continue to address their differences through dialogue.