'There Is No Pakistani Kashmir': Indian Embassy Flags 'Incorrect' NYT Report On PoK Unrest

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'There Is No Pakistani Kashmir': Indian Embassy Flags 'Incorrect' NYT Report On PoK Unrest Published By, Last Updated: July 30, 2026, 02:18 IST The remarks

'There Is No Pakistani Kashmir': Indian Embassy Flags 'Incorrect' NYT Report On PoK Unrest Published By, Last Updated: July 30, 2026, 02:18 IST The remarks came as a crackdown by Pakistani security forces on protesters in PoK reportedly left over 30 civilians dead and 33 injured. Violence overshadowed the first phase of PoJK polls. (Image: ANI) The Indian Embassy in the US on Wednesday criticised The New York Times over its report on unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), calling it “misleading and incorrect". The newspaper’s report carried the headline “Clashes Erupt in Pakistani Kashmir as Voting in Local Election Begins“, referring to violent clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir during local elections.

“Misleading and incorrect headline by @nytimes. There is no Pakistani Kashmir, only Pakistan occupied Kashmir," the Indian Embassy said in a post on X, objecting to the terminology used in the headline. It added that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh “have been, are and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India". Misleading and incorrect headline by @nytimes. There is no Pakistani Kashmir, 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… — India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) July 29, 2026 “Pakistan has illegally occupied parts of these territories and is now using violence against the occupied people," the embassy said. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers,... Read More First Published: July 30, 2026, 02:18 IST News world 'There Is No Pakistani Kashmir': Indian Embassy Flags 'Incorrect' NYT Report On PoK Unrest Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.

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