Fresh Provocation By Pakistan As Imran Khan Cabinet Approves New Political Map Claiming PoK As Its Own

As per the new map approved by the Pakistan cabinet, the new political map claims certain territories of Jammu and Kashmir as belonging to Pakistan.

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New Delhi: In what comes as a fresh round of provocation by Pakistan, the Imran Khan-led Cabinet has approved a new political map which includes territories of Jammu and Kashmir and a part of Ladakh. As per the new map approved by the Pakistan cabinet, the new political map claims certain territories of Jammu and Kashmir as belonging to Pakistan. ALSO READ | Health Ministry Says Covid-19 Recovered Cases Double The Active Patients; Fatality Rate Lowest Since First Lockdown As per reports, Pakistan Prime Minister has decided to present the new political map at the United Nations as well. The Imran Khan cabinet approved the new map in which the complete Jammu and Kashmir, is shown integrated with Pakistan. The illegal map shows J&K as "Indian illegally occupied J&K -- disputed territory -- final status to be decided in line with relevant UNSC resolutions." Thereby cocking a snook at the Government of India. "This is the most historic day in Pakistan's history," Khan said while addressing a news conference after chairing the meeting of federal cabinet, which approved the new map earlier in the day. Khan said that Pakistan has launched a political map which shows the whole Kashmir region, including "Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir" as part of his country's territory. In the press conference, Khan said: "Today is a historic day we have launched a new political map of Pakistan which is as per the aspirations of the entire nation as well as the people of Kashmir." He also said the new map is backed by all political parties of the country. "This map also opposes the Indian government's illegal act of August 5 last year," Khan said adding that the settlement of Kashmir dispute only lies in the UN Security Council resolutions. Pakistan will continue to make efforts for the people of Kashmir and added that the dispute can only be resolved through political means not military. Meanwhile, India has reacted sharply to the development and stated that the ridiculous assertions made by the neighbouring country have neither legal validity nor international credibility. Statement released by Ministry of External Affairs We have seen a so-called “political map” of Pakistan that has been released by Prime Minister Imran Khan. This is an exercise in political absurdity, laying untenable claims to territories in the Indian State of Gujarat and our Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and of Ladakh. These ridiculous assertions have neither legal validity nor international credibility. In fact, this new effort only confirms reality of Pakistan’s obsession with territorial aggrandisement supported by cross-border terrorism.