India Expels Pakistani High Commission Official; Second In One Week

The Government of India has declared a Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India.

PTI Updated: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 08:30 PM IST
Ministry of External Affairs | File Pic

Ministry of External Affairs | File Pic

New Delhi: India on Wednesday expelled a Pakistani official working at the Pakistan High Commission here on charges of indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official has been given 24 hours to leave the country.

Saurabh Pandey

It said the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission was issued a demarche to this effect.

"He was asked to strictly ensure that none of the Pakistani diplomats or officials in India misuse their privileges and status in any manner," the MEA said in a statement.

On May 13, India expelled a Pakistani official for allegedly indulging in espionage.

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Published on: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 08:30 PM IST

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