India, Feb. 13 -- Pakistan has said it contacted US authorities after the office of the US trade representative shared a map of India that showed the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin, an area claimed by China. The map differed from earlier versions issued by Washington that had taken Pakistan's concerns into account, however, it was deleted four days later.

The image showed the whole Jammu and Kashmir region, including PoK, as part of India. It also depicted Aksai Chin, which China claims, within India's boundaries. This depiction matched New Delhi's long-standing position on its territorial claims.

Facing embarassment over the post, Pakistan's foreign ministry said Islamabad had ...