An atlas published by the Punjab Education Department has mistakenly shown Gilgit, Northern Areas and Kashmir as parts of India, City42 reported on Tuesday. According to the private TV channel, the publishers mistakenly showed Gilgit, Northern Areas and Kashmir as parts of India on pages 42, 47, 52 and 62 of the new atlas. Department of Schools publishers did not check for mistakes and sent the map for printing in the atlas.
The report said 10,000 copies of the atlas had been distributed among all government schools and libraries across Punjab. Education Minister Shujaur Rehman said it was a major mistake and all copies would be recalled and an inquiry would be held into the matter.