India on Sunday summoned the Pakistan deputy high commissioner Syed Haider Shah to protest against Islamabad's order on holding more powers in Gilgit-Baltistan region, part of Jammu and Kashmir. In India, the order is seen an attempt by Pakistan to annex this strategically important region, which borders with China. The Gilgit-Baltistan Order, 2018, formally promulgated last week while providing devolution of greater administrative authority, has entrusted the Prime Minister of Pakistan with indisputable authorities. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India had clearly conveyed to Pakistan that Jammu and Kashmir, including Gilgit-Baltistan areas, is an integral part of India by virtue of its accession in 1947. Pakistan neither allowed it to be part of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) nor annexed it, keeping its status undefined.

Source: dna May 27, 2018 23:37 UTC