UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has called on India and Pakistan to resolve their outstanding issues, including Kashmir, peacefully through diplomacy and dialogue and said his good offices are available, if accepted by both sides.<br/><br/>Spokesman of UN Chief said in a statement that Ban Ki-Moon is deeply concerned over the significant increase in tensions between India and Pakistan. The Secretary-General urges both sides to exercise maximum restraint and take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation, the statement said.