Pakistan authorities on Thursday (May 22, 2025) introduced expulsion of a staffer of the Indian High Commission.
India on Wednesday (May 21, 2025) expelled a Pakistani official working on the Pakistan high commission on prices of involvement in espionage, within the second such expulsion in per week, individuals conversant in the matter mentioned.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) mentioned the staffer on the Pakistan mission has been declared “persona non grata” for indulging in actions not in line with his official standing and that he has been given 24 hours to go away India.
On May 13, India had expelled one other Pakistani official for allegedly indulging in espionage.
Following India’s motion, Pakistan had additionally expelled an Indian staffer posted on the Indian high commission in Islamabad.
According to a press release by the Foreign Office, the “Government of Pakistan has declared a staff member of the High Commission of India, Islamabad, as persona non grata for engaging in activities inconsistent with his privileged status. The concerned official has been directed to leave Pakistan within 24 hours,” it mentioned.
The Indian Chargé d’Affaires was referred to as to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convey this determination.
It was pressured that not one of the diplomats or employees members of the Indian High Commission ought to misuse their privileges and standing in any method, the assertion mentioned.
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam assault, which claimed 26 lives.
Published – May 22, 2025 10:15 am IST
