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How did Pakistan take half Kashmir?
Accordingly, on 26 October 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh signed an Instrument of Accession, handing over control of defense, external affairs and communications to the Government of India. Indian troops were immediately airlifted into Srinagar. Pakistan intervened subsequently.
Is Kashmir part of Pakistan?
The northern and western portions are administered by Pakistan and comprise three areas: Azad Kashmir, Gilgit, and Baltistan, the last two being part of a single administrative unit called Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly Northern Areas).
Why is Kashmir so important to India and Pakistan?
Kashmir is important to India and Pakistan because finding a peaceful solution to the long-standing territorial dispute may improve relationships between the two nations and create more stability in the region. Kashmir itself has water resources and strategic value for military conflicts.
Should Kashmir belong to India, or Pakistan?
At present part of Kashmir belongs to Pakistan and part of it to India and partly to China. It will be very difficult for Pakistan to give Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) to India, and it will be very difficult for India too to give up the part of Kashmir that is with India to Pakistan.
Should Kashmir be part of Pakistan?
According to the deal , Kashmir is the part of Pakistan.The deal was that the places in which Muslims are in majority should become Pakistan and Kasmir had many muslims and less hindus.Now India is a cheater.It is a dishonest country.
What is the land area of Pakistan administered Kashmir?
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) is that part of India which is occupied by the Pakistan after the invasion in 1947, since then this area is known as the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK). The issue of Kashmir has always been the bone of contention between India and Pakistan. The area of POK has spread in the area of 2.22 lakh sq km .