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Pakistan escalates rhetoric on Jammu & Kashmir a day after India's UN map statement
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 05:33 PM
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A day after New Delhi reiterated its claim over Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations, Pakistan issued a fresh statement condemning the remarks and warning of further diplomatic fallout.
India used its recent appearance at the United Nations to reaffirm that its official map includes the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir, underscoring its claim over the disputed territory. The statement, delivered by a senior Indian diplomat, emphasized that the map reflects the country's constitutional position and its commitment to the region's integration.
In response, Pakistan's foreign ministry released a statement a day later, describing India's UN remarks as provocative and contrary to international consensus. The Pakistani note reiterated its long‑standing stance that Jammu and Kashmir remains a disputed area and called for a peaceful resolution based on United Nations resolutions.
The exchange has heightened diplomatic sensitivities between the two neighbours, with analysts warning that such rhetoric could spill over into broader regional tensions. No immediate retaliatory measures have been reported, but both capitals are expected to continue voicing their positions in upcoming international forums.
In response, Pakistan's foreign ministry released a statement a day later, describing India's UN remarks as provocative and contrary to international consensus. The Pakistani note reiterated its long‑standing stance that Jammu and Kashmir remains a disputed area and called for a peaceful resolution based on United Nations resolutions.
The exchange has heightened diplomatic sensitivities between the two neighbours, with analysts warning that such rhetoric could spill over into broader regional tensions. No immediate retaliatory measures have been reported, but both capitals are expected to continue voicing their positions in upcoming international forums.