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PoK is the part of the former princely state of Jammu & Kashmir under Pakistan's control since 1947–48.
It comprises:
Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) – Capital: Muzaffarabad
Gilgit-Baltistan – Capital: Gilgit
India considers PoK an integral part of India based on the Instrument of Accession (1947).
The Line of Control (LoC) separates Indian-administered J&K from PoK.
Strategic importance:Borders China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
CPEC passes through Gilgit-Baltistan.
Recent issue: Protests in PoK over inflation, governance, and electricity tariffs; India has criticized Pakistan's handling of the protests.
UPSC keywords: Instrument of Accession, LoC, Shimla Agreement (1972), CPEC, Gilgit-Baltistan, Parliamentary Resolution (1994).