India on Friday summoned Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner to protest Pakistan Supreme Court's&nbsp;recent order on&nbsp;"Gilgit-Baltistan” in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;

Calling the order "interference in India’s internal affairs", the ministry of external affairs (MEA) in a release said, "Pakistan Government or judiciary have no locus standi on territories illegally and forcibly occupied by it. Any action to alter the status of these occupied territories by Pakistan has no legal basis whatsoever."

Reiterating&nbsp;that the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, New Delhi rejected "continued attempts by Pakistan to bring material change in these occupied territories and to camouflage grave human rights violations, exploitation and sufferings of the people living there."

It called on Pakistan to immediately vacate all areas under its illegal occupation.

Pakistan's Supreme Court gave its verdict on Thursday giving so-called more rights to people of Gilgit Baltistan in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;

The region is becoming crucial to Pakistan and China's massive infrastructure programme-- The China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Pakistan is keen to declare the strategic region in the PoK as its fifth province.

Earlier this week New Delhi summoned a Pakistan High Commission official after a civilian was killed due to Pakistani ceasefire violation in J&amp;K.

India on Friday summoned Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner to protest Pakistan Supreme Court's recent order on "Gilgit-Baltistan” in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

India on Friday summoned Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner to protest Pakistan Supreme Court's recent order on "Gilgit-Baltistan” in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Calling the order "interference in India’s internal affairs", the ministry of external affairs (MEA) in a release said, "Pakistan Government or judiciary have no locus standi on territories illegally and forcibly occupied by it. Any action to alter the status of these occupied territories by Pakistan has no legal basis whatsoever." Reiterating that the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, New Delhi rejected "continued attempts by Pakistan to bring material change in these occupied territories and to camouflage grave human rights violations, exploitation and sufferings of the people living there." It called on Pakistan to immediately vacate all areas under its illegal occupation. Pakistan's Supreme Court gave its verdict on Thursday giving so-called more rights to people of Gilgit Baltistan in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. The region is becoming crucial to Pakistan and China's massive infrastructure programme-- The China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Pakistan is keen to declare the strategic region in the PoK as its fifth province. Earlier this week New Delhi summoned a Pakistan High Commission official after a civilian was killed due to Pakistani ceasefire violation in J&K.

India summons Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan to protest SC order on 'Gilgit-Baltistan'

Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Haider Shah was summoned today after five Indian civilians were killed and two children got injured in an &quot;unprovoked firing&quot;&nbsp;by Pakistani forces yesterday.&nbsp;

The summon came after strong protests condemned yesterday&#39;s ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Bhimber Gali Sector across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu &amp; Kashmir.&nbsp;

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Shah was also told that such heinous acts are against established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct, the External Affairs Ministry said.&nbsp;

&ldquo;It was conveyed that the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians, who are located two kilometres away from the forward line of defences, by Pakistan forces using high calibre weapons, is highly deplorable and is condemned in the strongest terms,&rdquo; the ministry said.

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Shah was also told that such heinous acts are against established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct

Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Haider Shah was summoned today after five Indian civilians were killed and two children got injured in an "unprovoked firing" by Pakistani forces yesterday. The summon came after strong protests condemned yesterday's ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Bhimber Gali Sector across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir. Dy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Haider Shah was summoned today & strong protest was lodged at loss of lives of 5 innocent Indian civilians & grievous injuries to 2 other children in unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on 18 March in Bhimber Gali Sector: MEA — ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2018 × Shah was also told that such heinous acts are against established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct, the External Affairs Ministry said. “It was conveyed that the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians, who are located two kilometres away from the forward line of defences, by Pakistan forces using high calibre weapons, is highly deplorable and is condemned in the strongest terms,” the ministry said. (With inputs from PTI)

India summons Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner over 'unprovoked firing' at LoC

India on Friday summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and conveyed &quot;grave concerns&quot; at the continued ceasefire violations and deliberate targeting of innocent civilians by Pakistan forces.

Shah was summoned by the joint secretary in Pakistan division.

The external affairs ministry has registered its &quot;strong protest&quot; at the loss of three innocent civilian lives besides injuries to nine other civilians in ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on 18 and 19 January 2019 in Hiranagar, Samba, Ramgarh, R S Pura and Arnia sectors, an official release said.

More than 100 such violations have been carried out by the Pakistan forces on the Line of Control and the International Border so far during 2018.

&quot;It was conveyed to the concerned authorities in Pakistan that deliberate targeting of innocent civilians was against all established humanitarian norms and practises,&quot; the statement said.

During the meeting, he was told that Pakistan should adhere to the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding for maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Control and the International Boundary.

Earlier, during the weekly briefing, external affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, &quot;We of course very strongly condemn the continued and unprecedented ceasefire violations by Pakistan which has caused loss of lives and properties. Our sincere condolences to the families of those affected in this incident.&quot;

He also said that Pakistan violates the ceasefire as a cover to infiltrate terrorists across the border into India.

&quot;We, of course, retaliate in such cases and we also take up the matter at the appropriate level with the Pakistani side,&quot; he added.&nbsp;

The external affairs ministry has registered its "strong protest" at the loss of three innocent civilian lives besides injuries to nine other civilians in ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on 18 and 19 January 2019

India on Friday summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah and conveyed "grave concerns" at the continued ceasefire violations and deliberate targeting of innocent civilians by Pakistan forces. Shah was summoned by the joint secretary in Pakistan division. The external affairs ministry has registered its "strong protest" at the loss of three innocent civilian lives besides injuries to nine other civilians in ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces on 18 and 19 January 2019 in Hiranagar, Samba, Ramgarh, R S Pura and Arnia sectors, an official release said. More than 100 such violations have been carried out by the Pakistan forces on the Line of Control and the International Border so far during 2018. "It was conveyed to the concerned authorities in Pakistan that deliberate targeting of innocent civilians was against all established humanitarian norms and practises," the statement said. During the meeting, he was told that Pakistan should adhere to the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding for maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Control and the International Boundary. Earlier, during the weekly briefing, external affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "We of course very strongly condemn the continued and unprecedented ceasefire violations by Pakistan which has caused loss of lives and properties. Our sincere condolences to the families of those affected in this incident." He also said that Pakistan violates the ceasefire as a cover to infiltrate terrorists across the border into India. "We, of course, retaliate in such cases and we also take up the matter at the appropriate level with the Pakistani side," he added.

India summons Pakistan deputy high commissioner over ceasefire violations

Continuing the blame game, India and Pakistan today summoned deputy high commissioners of each other to express concern over ceasefire violations even as India protested the manner in which the information of eight of its officials in Islamabad was made public, thereby, endangering their security and safety.

The Ministry summoned the deputy high commissioner of Pakistan and conveyed the strong concern of the Government of India on the continued violation of ceasefire along the International Border and the Line of Control by Pakistan, MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in New Delhi.

&quot;Despite calls for restraint, Pakistan forces have committed 16 ceasefire violations since 3 November 2016 alone. As a result, there have been three fatal casualties during this period among Indian security forces.

&quot;The government conveyed that such loss of life is unacceptable and is strongly protested. In addition, the injuries to civilians during the shelling by Pakistan forces are deplorable and strongly condemned,&quot; he said.

Swarup said India has also protested the manner in which the photographs of eight officials of the High Commission of India in Islamabad were prominently displayed in newspapers in the wake of factually incorrect allegations by Pakistan government, and conveyed that this is against basic norms of diplomatic practice and courtesy, besides having the potential to endanger their security and safety.

&quot;It is expected that the Pakistan side will desist from such actions in the future and will ensure the safety and security of all members of the high commission of India in Islamabad and their families,&quot; Swarup added.

Earlier, in Islamabad, foreign office (FO) said director general (South Asia &amp; SAARC) Mohammad Faisal summoned Indian deputy high commissioner J P Singh to &quot;strongly condemn the unprovoked ceasefire violations on November 8 by the Indian Forces on the Line of Control (LoC) in Khuirata and Battal sectors&quot;.

This is the sixth time in over two weeks that the Indian deputy high commissioner was summoned to the FO.

The FO said the violation by India resulted in the death of four civilians, including a woman and a 10-year-old girl, besides causing injuries to seven others.

On his part, Singh protested against the unprovoked firing from Pakistani Rangers, saying it was primarily to give cover to infiltrators.

He also said casualties on the Indian side include both civilians and security forces in the ceasefire violations by the Pakistan.

(PTI)

India's foreign ministry summoned Pakistan's deputy high commissioner to convey the government's concern on continued ceasefire violations

Continuing the blame game, India and Pakistan today summoned deputy high commissioners of each other to express concern over ceasefire violations even as India protested the manner in which the information of eight of its officials in Islamabad was made public, thereby, endangering their security and safety. The Ministry summoned the deputy high commissioner of Pakistan and conveyed the strong concern of the Government of India on the continued violation of ceasefire along the International Border and the Line of Control by Pakistan, MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in New Delhi. "Despite calls for restraint, Pakistan forces have committed 16 ceasefire violations since 3 November 2016 alone. As a result, there have been three fatal casualties during this period among Indian security forces. "The government conveyed that such loss of life is unacceptable and is strongly protested. In addition, the injuries to civilians during the shelling by Pakistan forces are deplorable and strongly condemned," he said. Swarup said India has also protested the manner in which the photographs of eight officials of the High Commission of India in Islamabad were prominently displayed in newspapers in the wake of factually incorrect allegations by Pakistan government, and conveyed that this is against basic norms of diplomatic practice and courtesy, besides having the potential to endanger their security and safety. "It is expected that the Pakistan side will desist from such actions in the future and will ensure the safety and security of all members of the high commission of India in Islamabad and their families," Swarup added. Earlier, in Islamabad, foreign office (FO) said director general (South Asia & SAARC) Mohammad Faisal summoned Indian deputy high commissioner J P Singh to "strongly condemn the unprovoked ceasefire violations on November 8 by the Indian Forces on the Line of Control (LoC) in Khuirata and Battal sectors". This is the sixth time in over two weeks that the Indian deputy high commissioner was summoned to the FO. The FO said the violation by India resulted in the death of four civilians, including a woman and a 10-year-old girl, besides causing injuries to seven others. On his part, Singh protested against the unprovoked firing from Pakistani Rangers, saying it was primarily to give cover to infiltrators. He also said casualties on the Indian side include both civilians and security forces in the ceasefire violations by the Pakistan. (PTI)

India, Pakistan summon each other's envoys once again