US Recognizes PoK as Part of India in Trade Deal Map, Shocks Pakistan

• America's new trade deal framework with India includes a map showing Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of India.
• The United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the map, which depicts all of Kashmir, including PoK, as Indian territory without any Line of Control.
• This move is seen as a significant endorsement of India's long-standing stance that PoK is an integral part of India.
• The map's release signals a shift in US policy, indicating Washington is no longer neutral on the PoK issue.
• Pakistan views this development as a major setback, especially given its historical claims over PoK and its relationship with the US.