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[BoggedDown]

It is not a gimmick, it is deliberate signalling to show that UN has failed to resolve this dispute peacefully and probability for peaceful resolution is getting thinner day by day. What left is the final solution will come through war. Do you think Pakistan should spend man and materials just to uphold UN resolution? No, if there is war Pakistan will fight to retake IOK. Wait for a two front war over IOK in near future when certain thresh holds are crossed.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

... By putting both gilgit and iok in green,Pak accepted our gilgit as disputed as well. ...

Gilgit-Baltistan is disputed territory. Pakistan has never annexed any part of Kashmir to date.

 

[saiyan0321]

Sir, do you really think that showing all of Kashmir in Pakistan will make India handover Kashmir over to us?

I was only emphasizing that unilaterally enlarging Pakistan's map is a pointless exercise because the whole state of Jammu & Kashmir, including Azad Kasmir, had been declared as 'Disputed Territory' by the UN since 1948 ceasefire. That is why the boundary is called the 'Line of control' and not the international border like the border at Wagah. However, I humbly beg your forgiveness if my remarks hurt your feelings.

Until now IOK was not shown as Pakistan territory for a good reason. However, Imran Khan realized that empty gestures make many naive Pakistanis happy, hence this gimmick.

I think we have all missed the trick. I wrote about it as well. I would like reproduce it and perhaps there is an angle i am missing.

Prime Minister Imran Khan recently unveiled Pakistan’s new political map. The map received positive reviews with many Pakistani surprised at the inclusion Junagarh and Manavadar which are currently under the occupation of India. But was it really something to be surprised at?

The new political map is not much different in comparison to the old political map. The old one also held the areas of Junagarh and Manavadar but it was not taught in our textbook maps. However, the official maps contained those two princely states.

The reason behind it was because the two princely states acceded to Pakistan. Junagarh acceded on 15th September 1947 and Manavadar acceded on 24th September 1947. Both princely states were occupied by India in a military operation and Pakistan took the case to the UN Security Council as well. However, India held its own plebiscite and declared the area as part of its territory.

According to the Indian Independence Act 1947, a princely state had every right to accede to any of the dominions it wished and unlike Kashmir, the rulers of Junagarh and Manavadar had not lost their mandate through the usage of brute force on the local populace nor did they face any rebellion or attempts at revolution like Kashmir did.
The Indian government did not recognise any revolutionary government since there were none and displayed open aggression by annexing the legitimate territories of Pakistan. This was considered illegal and Pakistan has every right to claim such territory.

Both the old and new maps have showcased the same. However, it seems that by adding these areas to the new map and mentioning them specifically in the press conference, Pakistan is looking to create a diplomatic push for the return of these areas.

The claims of Sir Creek were also claimed in accordance with the claim line of Pakistan and this has been displayed in the new maps as well as the old maps. The new map does indeed highlight the 25th Amendment which saw the merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and this single entity is a display that the current situation will not be reverted.

The major difference between the two maps is the inclusion of the Line of Control, which was not present in the old maps as the old map showed the entire area including the area of Gilgit Baltistan as part of state of Jammu and Kashmir. In the new map, the Line of Control is displayed which showcased the current ground situation. The area of Siachin has also been displayed as part of Pakistan.

Pakistan has done this to reiterate its position that the August 5 action by India was against all the UN resolutions.

Another interesting thing to notice in the new map is the separation of Gilgit Baltistan from Azad Kashmir. The two entities are demarcated with a provincial line which showcases that Pakistan will no longer treat Gilgit Baltistan as part of Kashmir.

It is common knowledge that Gilgit Baltistan is composed of two princely states i.e. Hunza and Nagar, both of which acceded to Pakistan legally and the remainder of the area of Gilgit Agency revolted against the Maharaja rule and acceded to Pakistan after declaring their independence. This act was recognised by the Azad government of Sardar Ibrahim in the 1949 Karachi agreement.

Pakistan has always stated that the Azad government and the Muslim Conference were the only legitimate government and legitimate political party of the people of the state of Kashmir, respectively.

Pakistan has reiterated this stand that the moment the revolt began, Pakistan immediately recognised the Azad government of Sardar Ibrahim and the Azad government received recognition as a political entity in Kashmir as the Local Authority in UN Resolution 80 and in Resolution 98 as well. By demarcating it as such, Pakistan has finally recognised the political entity of Gilgit Baltistan and its separate nature and history from the state of Kashmir which will be a small step towards answering the desperate pleas for political recognition for the people of Gilgit Baltistan.

The demarcation is in line with the decisions of the Pakistani Supreme Court which has declared the protection of the rights of the people of Gilgit Baltistan to be the responsibility of the Pakistani courts and government rather than it being the job of the AJK Supreme Court and Azad Kashmir government.

This is a bold new step and it will create ripples as it is true to the ground situation as well as the history of the region.

Lastly, the two other things that must be explained to the populace is the China-Pakistan border being called the ‘Working Boundary’ and the ‘Frontier Undefined’, which is present in both maps. The reason why both exists is due to the 1963 Sino-Pak agreement which saw Pakistan and China demarcate the border. The treaty was provisional in nature due to the Kashmir dispute and Article 6 of the agreement stated that;

“Article 6 The two parties have agreed that after the settlement of the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India, the sovereign authority concerned will reopen negotiations with the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the boundary as described in Article.

Two of the present agreement, so as to sign a formal boundary treaty to replace the present agreement, provided that in the event of the sovereign authority being Pakistan, the provisions of the present agreement and of the aforesaid protocol shall be maintained in the formal boundary treaty to be signed between the People’s Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.”

Now the above states that the treaty will be terminated post the solving of Kashmir dispute and the new sovereign authority will reopen negotiations with China thus the frontier is a working boundary. Does that mean that Pakistan will have to re-demarcate the border? Absolutely not.

Lastly, the ‘Frontier Undefined’ is on both maps. What does it mean and why it has been continued in this new map? The answer to this lies in Article 1 of the 1963 treaty which is;

“Article 1 In view of the fact that the boundary between China‘s Sinkiang and the contiguous areas the defence of which is under the actual control of Pakistan has never been formally delimited, two parties agree to delimit it on the basis of the traditional customary boundary line including features and in a spirit of equality, mutual benefit and friendly cooperation.”

Now in this Article both Pakistan and China agree that the border of the state of Kashmir has never been delimited nor defined which means that the boundary lines of Johnson Line, Macdonald-Macartney Line of 1899 and 1905 and the Karakorum Line, were all declared as non-official demarcation.

Now these lines were used by the British to demarcate the border all the way from Wakhan to Ladakh line to Tibet and these are the lines which are behind the 1962 conflict and the Sino-India dispute. Pakistan declared that these lines were not recognized by Pakistan thus the borders of Ladakh both on its north and east became undefined and these borders will be defined after the resolving of the Kashmir issue.

It does not mean that Pakistan has surrendered all claims beyond the vale to China. It simply means that Pakistan will demarcate these borders when it gains the rightful sovereign authority over those lands.

The new map is far more realistic and in line with the political situation of the country and the region than the old one. The issues regarding the map of Pakistan must be understood by each citizen of Pakistan so that we can better understand the political history of the country.


The thing is our old survey maps also contained all that the new survey map contained save for two major differences.

The recognition of LOC which was not shown in most maps and the entire area was shown as disputed but this time, the map mentions the UN resolution which previous maps didnt which highlights that Pakistan is not calling the UN a failure but as the only platform where it can be decided.

Secondly and this is really important. This is the first map which has shown Gilgit baltistan separate from AJK. We are ofcourse talking about the official maps and not the maps in our textbooks or on websites of news but maps published by survey of Pakistan as official political maps. Not topographical map nor Climate map nor any other map but political and here Pakistan has declared the two areas as separate which is a stand Pakistan has not used since the 1950s and the Pakistan also recognizes the separate nature of Azad Kashmir by stating that the borders of Azad Kashmir are in accordance to the constitution of Azad Kashmir 1974. This is a brand new stance. Yes the map wont bring Kashmir to Pakistan. At this point nothing short of the absolute breakdown of the Indian central government and Army will result in the liberation of Kashmir however the new map only makes these changes. Nothing more and nothing less and the rest is simply a reminder of Pakistan's stance.

 

[HRK]

Sir, do you really think that showing all of Kashmir in Pakistan will make India handover Kashmir over to us?

Sir do you think map is reissued for this purpose

Until now IOK was not shown as Pakistan territory for a good reason.

Sir I would request you to plz read the new map again it clearly states Subject to UN resolutions, after this plz try to understand What India tried to achieve after revising Indian Political map

By issuing new map showing whole IOK as part of Pakistan while specifically mentioning UN resolution we not only claiming IOK but exhibiting policy shift from 20+ year old previous policy of seeking resolution of Kashmir beyond the UN resolution ...... so plz sir try to understand the back ground before to question a positive policy shift

 

[niaz]

Sir do you think map is reissued for this purpose

Sir I would request you to plz read the new map again it clearly states Subject to UN resolutions, after this plz try to understand What India tried to achieve after revising Indian Political map

By issuing new map showing whole IOK as part of Pakistan while specifically mentioning UN resolution we not only claiming IOK but exhibiting policy shift from 20+ year old previous policy of seeking resolution of Kashmir beyond the UN resolution ...... so plz sir try to understand the back ground before to question a positive policy shift

Honorable HRK,

I have read the new map but I still fail to see the rationale behind it beyond the 'tit for tat' of the Indian action. In my humble opinion; once you mention " UN resolutions" it is neither a paradigm nor a policy shift because you are expecting it to be resolved in line with the UN Resolutions.

That is why I called the action a 'gimmick' and only meant for showing Pakistani & Kashmiri the public that PTI gov't is doing something. But I am certainly not a 'Know all' and I could have missed what is clear to your good self, whose opinion I value a great deal and many others. No point in belaboring the point anymore. Let us agree to disagree.

 

[KAKhan]

Business Insider shows all of Kashmir as Chinese territory!

 

[El Sidd]

Any progress to report on this?

 

[Pakistan Ka Beta]

Where is the map?

Please share official link from Pakistani Government.

Someone is going to burst a vein in their forehead.

disputed

Pakistan has a treaty with China about the establishment of border after the Resolution of Jammu and Kashmir.

What is this? Why is it not defined? Or is it open to negotiations with China?

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Use of Pakistan’s unofficial map a crime punishable by jail term, fine​

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP):After unveiling the new political map backed by legislation, the government has urged the general public to avoid the use and dissemination of unofficial or incorrect maps of the country as any such offense is punishable by a jail term or fine.

The authorities observed that the general public was not fully aware of the importance and usage of Pakistan’s new political map which was a cartographic representation of a country showing its administrative and political boundaries.

The Surveying and Mapping (Amendment) Act, 2020 has imposed stringent penalties for the printing, display, and use of unofficial or incorrect maps of the country, according to an official document.

The law prevents the printing, displaying, dissemination of or use of an incorrect and unofficial map of Pakistan and any violation may result in imprisonment for a term which may extend up to five years or a fine of Rs 5 million or both.

“Any individual, firm, organization or department involved in printing, displaying,
disseminating, using or circulating incorrect and unofficial version of map of Pakistan
or any part of Pakistan in hard or digital form shall be liable to be imprisoned for a
term which may extend up to five years or a fine of five million rupees or both,” according to the law.

The document called for all the citizens to only use the official map of Pakistan which was available at the Survey of Pakistan’s website.

“It reinforces the idea of sovereignty and territorial integrity of a nation. It also shapes national identity and a sense of belonging among citizens,” the document said.

Pakistan unveiled its new political map on August 4, 2020, in response to the Indian provocative move on August 5, 2019, when it unilaterally revoked Article 350 and 35(A) in a bid to change the legal status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).

Pakistan’s new official political map is distinct from the previous political map as it contains seven new distinguishing features like the working boundary marked with appropriate annotation.

It mentions the status of IIOJK to be determined through a plebiscite as per relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions; the Line of Control (LoC) marked with the red dotted line shows undefined frontiers; and Junagadh, Manavdar and Jammu & Kashmir in its entirety, including Gilgit-Baltistan, shown in one distinct colour as parts of Pakistan.

The new political map reflects Pakistan’s border with India in the Sir Creek region as an international boundary along the eastern bank of the Creek.

The map depicts that Pakistan was committed to pursuing a political solution and opposed military interventions to resolve the Kashmir issue in line with the UNSC resolutions.

The document explains that the correct use of terminologies has great significance or implications in international relations. For example, Persian Gulf or Arabian Gulf, depending on the perspective, holds immense geopolitical importance due to its strategic location.

For Iran, using the term “Persian Gulf” is a matter of preserving its national identity and asserting its sovereignty over the region. While, some Arab countries, especially along the Arabian Peninsula, prefer to term it “Arabian Sea” due to their Arab identity, historical connection to the area, and geopolitical rivalries.

The authorities called for the use of official political map at all levels, including in academia, media, and private and public offices, as it would help keep alive the aspirations of millions of Kashmiri brethren who are currently living in the world’s largest jail under an illegal Indian occupation.

“The use of official map will strengthen Pakistan’s sovereignty claims, reinforce national identity, and serve as a symbol of national pride. It will also have far-reaching repercussions for foreign relations, legal matters and historical disputes bringing positive outcomes for the nation.”

Citing the relevant laws from different countries, the document said as per Indian legislation, the dissemination of inaccurate topographic information about the country, including international boundaries can lead to fines ranging from Rs 1 to 10 million and up to 7 years imprisonment.

Similarly, China introduced heavy penalties for using maps conflicting the country’s position on Taiwan, Tibet, and certain South China Sea regions.

Turkey strictly regulates border depictions, especially related to Cyprus. Maps depicting Cyprus separately can result in legal consequences.


Published Thu, 31 Aug 2023, 5:46 PM
Categorized as National Tagged Pakistan, Political Map, Survey of Pakistan

https://www.app.com.pk/national/use-of-pakistans-unofficial-map-a-crime-punishable-by-jail-term-fine/

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[Neelo]

This map never made sense to begin with since the borders of Kashmir simply vanish into thin air.

 

[Ali_Baba]

This map never made sense to begin with since the borders of Kashmir simply vanish into thin air.

It makes sense once you consider that part of the world has never been demarcated accurately ever and therefore it subject to dispute. It makes sense and is the right thing to do. Borders will need to be agree between Pakistan-China-India .. 3 parties to the dispute ..

 

[Neelo]

It makes sense once you consider that part of the world has never been demarcated accurately ever and therefore it subject to dispute. It makes sense and is the right thing to do. Borders will need to be agree between Pakistan-China-India .. 3 parties to the dispute ..

Yes but what was the need to ignore Kashmir’s eastern border?

 

[Kambojaric]

Yes but what was the need to ignore Kashmir’s eastern border?

Pakistan and China have never officially come to an agreement over parts of the border that Pakistan does not de facto control in Jammu and Kashmir. The 1963 border agreement settles the border between GB and Xinjiang.

 

[Neelo]

Pakistan and China have never officially come to an agreement over parts of the border that Pakistan does not de facto control in Jammu and Kashmir. The 1963 border agreement settles the border between GB and Xinjiang.

I understand that but it’s really hard to use this map when a large chunk of it simply doesn’t exist. The shape and outline of a country is important when using it commercially…we don’t need ambiguity in this.

This map issue literally could have been solved with a few ZOOM meetings. It doesn’t affect China or Pakistan ATM anyway so it would have been a symbolic border.

Here is China’s official state map.

2023 edition of national map released

The 2023 edition of the standard map of China was released by the Ministry of Natural Resources during the celebration of Surveying and Mapping Publicity Day and the National Mapping Awareness Publicity Week on Monday in Deqing county, Zhejiang province.

www.chinadaily.com.cn

Here for example I created this map a few years ago…

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Here’s another example of a complete Pakistan map.

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