India, Feb. 7 -- An official social media post by the United States government has sparked debate after it featured a map depicting Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India, including the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region.

The map was shared on the US Trade Representative's Office X handle and clearly demarcated the northern Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir within Indian territory. The depiction assumes significance amid continued tensions between India and Pakistan over the region.

The development comes at a time when Pakistan's leadership has been seeking closer engagement with the President Donald Trump-led administration. It also coincides with signs of renewed momentum in India-US ties after months of strain triggere...