The Pakistani government, amid yet another aggravation in relations with India around the disputed Kashmir region, has decided to completely cease cultural contacts with its neighboring country, including canceling all planned joint activities in this area, RIA Novosti reported.

Earlier, Pakistan announced the cessation of screenings of Indian films in the cinemas of the country. Islamabad confirmed its readiness to ban any content in art related to the culture of a neighboring country.

On Monday, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind signed a decree abolishing the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, enshrined in Article 370 of the country's fundamental law. Two union territories will be created in its place, having fewer rights than the state in accordance with the initiative of the federal government. This initiative was approved by parliament on Tuesday.

Neighboring Pakistan, which has traditionally supported the Muslim minority of India, who lives in Kashmir, has strongly opposed this move. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered the creation of a special committee to work out a legal, political and diplomatic response to the decision of India on Jammu and Kashmir. Islamabad announced a reduction in diplomatic relations with India on Wednesday as well as the suspension of bilateral trade and the revision of a number of agreements with this country.