Pakistan’s Foreign Office summoned the US charge d’affaires in Islamabad and lodged a “strong demarche” over “factually incorrect remarks” by the US ambassador to India about the status of Jammu and Kashmir during a visit to the disputed region. Pakistan rejected characterising the territory as “part of India” and said it is internationally recognised as disputed, awaiting final disposition under UNSC resolutions.
WHO:Pakistan’s Foreign Office
WHAT:Summoned the US charge d’affaires and lodged a strong demarche rejecting US ambassador remarks on Jammu and Kashmir
WHEN:Aug 19, 2026
WHERE:Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY:Pakistan reacted to US ambassador remarks characterising Jammu and Kashmir as “part of India,” which it said were factually incorrect.
