Why New Delhi is turning up the heat on PoK now
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh’s statement on Sunday that any future talks with Pakistan will focus on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has brought the focus back on the disputed region.Mint delves into the history and geography of the region.
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