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Aug 20, 2026

Pakistan summons US diplomat after ambassador calls Jammu and Kashmir part of India

Pakistan summoned the top US diplomat in Islamabad to protest remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Jammu and Kashmir as an "important part of India" during a visit to Srinagar. Pakistani officials and political leaders rejected the statement as unacceptable regarding the disputed territory's status.

Aug 20, 2026·8 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Indian politicians and foreign affairs experts welcomed Sergio Gor's statement, characterizing it as a significant public endorsement of India's long-standing position on Jammu and Kashmir.
  • ▪Pakistan removed security bollards and parking poles outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad on August 19, 2026.
  • ▪Indian Congress leader Shashi Tharoor welcomed Sergio Gor's remarks, stating that India has insisted on this position for a long time.

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Kashmir conflictTerritorial disputes

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