Correspondence.

• Author: Templeton, Hugh
• Position: Letter to the editor

Sir,

The article 'Is Indo-Pakistan peace possible' published in the last issue of NZIR (vol 38, no 3) gives a one-sided view of the subject, as is reflected in the maps published with the article.

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The maps of disputed Jammu and Kashmir on pages 13 and 16 present the Indian position. The correct position of the region is depicted in the attached UN map. (available at the UN website www.un.org).

Jammu and Kashmir is a disputed territory whose final status is to be decided in accordance with the UN resolutions. The UN map clearly mentions 'the dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control agreed upon by India and Pakistan'. The areas east of the line are under Indian administrative control and areas west under Pakistan's administrative control.

NZIR should have ensured at least factual and correct depiction of facts.

DR ABDUL MALIK

Minister/Deputy High Commissioner

Pakistan High Commission

Wellington

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