Pakistan vows to increase pressure on India over Kashmir
07 August 2019 |
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Pakistan's PM Imran Khan has sharply condemned New Delhi's decision to end the special constitutional status enjoyed by India-administered Kashmir. Khan has also demanded action from the global community.
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