Published 14:46 IST, October 28th 2020

Imran Khan trolled as 'ally' Saudi Arabia removes Gilgit-Baltistan from Pakistan's map

In a huge setback to Pakistan, on October 24, the world map displayed on the obverse side of the new Saudi note does not show Gilgit Baltistan as part of Pak

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In a huge setback to Pakistan, on October 24, Saudi Arabia released a 20 Riyal bankte to commemorate its presidency of organising G-20 summit on 21-22 vember 2020 and world map displayed on obverse side of te does t show Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Kashmir as parts of Pakistan. Once a trusted ally of Pakistan, this move by Kingdom is seen as a major diplomatic failure for Imran Khan-led country. 

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Kashmir issue

Imran Khan has repeatedly meddled in  Kashmir issue since Indian Parliament abrogated Article 370 and 'K' issue has as such been bane of Pakistan ever since it came into existance, spurring terrorism and an unbridled involvement of Pakistani deep state and military in civilian matters. Since coming to power, Imran Khan has repeatedly fearmongered and peddled fake news on Kashmir's ground situation. He has also faced defeat on an international scale after he called for global mediation into bilateral issue. 

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After facing defeat at UNHRC, UN informal meeting, European Parliament, G7 Summit, Khan also dragged up Kashmir at UN General Assembly meeting. India has all while maintained its stance that abrogation of Article 370 is an internal matter while any or disputes regarding Kashmir will be solved bilaterally. Most recently, India std a walkout of UN General Assembly as Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan began his speech. He had also urged United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to enforce its resolutions on Jammu & Kashmir by ensuring a referendum as was case with East Timor in 1999.

India has categorically stated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral & inalienable part of its sovereign and that only dispute left in Kashmir related to that part of territory that's still under illegal occupation of Pakistan. 

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14:46 IST, October 28th 2020