Australia is urging Pakistan to take "urgent and meaningful" action against terror groups, as tensions mount with neighbouring India.
India has launched pre-dawn air strikes inside Pakistan in response to a terror attack inside its territory on February 14.
There are now increasing fears of a full blown confrontation between the two nuclear powers.
Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne is urging Pakistan to take action against extremist groups including Jaish-e-Mohammed - which has claimed responsibility for the February 14 attack - as well as Lashkar-e-Taiba.
"It can no longer allow extremist groups the legal and physical space to operate from its territory," Senator Payne said on Tuesday night.
"These steps would make a substantial contribution to easing tensions and resolving the underlying causes of conflict.
"Australia urges both sides to exercise restraint, avoid any action which would endanger peace and security in the region, and engage in dialogue to ensure that these issues are resolved peacefully."
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