Islamabad:
India has allegedly ordered Pakistani diplomats in New Delhi to leave their homes before the expiry of their contracts, in the midst of continued harassment and surveillance, according to sources cited by Express News.
The sources said Pakistani diplomats are under constant guard and their Internet services in the home are often suspended.
The orders to leave came before the official end of Diplomat’s housing contracts, with four to five Pakistani officials already asked to leave their homes.
The tribe in the diplomatic relations in India-Pakistan began after the Pahagam attack in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which led to a military confrontation between the nuclear armed neighbors.
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Earlier in May, the Indian government declared two Pakistani officials published by the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi Persona Non grata, accused them of “activities not in accordance with their official status.”
In a tit-for-tate movement, Pakistan declared an employee of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad Persona Non grata shortly after India’s decision and instructed the diplomat to leave the country within 24 hours.
After the Pahagam attack, India immediately accused Pakistan of the incident. However, Pakistan categorically rejected the accusation.
In response, India took on a number of hostile actions, including suspending the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), canceling Visa for Pakistani citizens, closing the Wagah Attari border ordering the closure of Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and reducing diplomatic staff at each other’s ambassies.
Tensions escalated further as missile strikes hit six cities in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir and destroyed a mosque and kill dozens of civilians, including women, children and the elderly. In a rapid military reaction, Pakistan’s armed forces shot Indian war plane, including three Rafale jet aircraft.
The confrontation intensified again in the early hours of May 10 when India targeted several Pakistani Airbases with missile attacks. In contrast, Pakistan Operation launched Bunyanum Marsoos, which damaged Indian military installations, including missile storage sites, airbases and other strategic goals.
On May 10, US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had reached after an intense diplomatic effort overnight. Minutes later, the agreement was confirmed separately by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the Indian Foreign Secretary.
