ISLAMABAD: Seven Pakistani soldiers have embraced martyrdom when Indian forces opened unprovoked firing in Bhimber Sector on the Line of Control, ISPR said on Monday.
Pakistani troops befittingly responded to the fire, the statement added.
The incident takes place a day after Pakistan formally opened trade activities at the Gwadar Port.
The CPEC project is being carried out jointly by Pakistan and China at a cost of $46 dollars.
Recently, India had warned China against developing the economic corridor via Pakistan.