“There is no such thing as Pakistani Kashmir”: India’s Strong Response to The New York Times

US-based media outlet The New York Times made controversial remarks regarding PoJK while covering the ongoing clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The publication referred to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as “Pakistani Kashmir,” a term strongly condemned by the Indian government. India vehemently opposed The New York Times describing Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as “Pakistani Kashmir” and reiterated that the territory is an integral part of India.

Furthermore, the Indian government expressed severe objection to the headline published by The New York Times. The Embassy of India issued a statement declaring, “There is no such thing as Pakistani Kashmir; there is only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India. Pakistan has illegally occupied parts of these territories and is now inflicting violence on the occupied populace.”

This statement was issued amid growing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where protests broke out alongside ongoing local electoral processes. More than 30 civilians were killed and at least 33 others injured after Pakistani security forces used force against protesters. The demonstrations are being led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which is raising concerns over soaring inflation, governance issues, alleged political discrimination, and the treatment of minority communities in the region.