Chinese Min Meets Pakistan Envoy As India Expels Islamabad Staffer Over ‘Spying', Blocks Xi's Media
Amid continuing tensions, the Indian foreign ministry has declared an official of the Pakistan High Commission 'persona non grata' over alleged espionage. The decision concerning the official, who was not named by either side, was conveyed to Pakistan Charge d'Affaires Saad Warraich, the Indian foreign ministry said.The Pakistani embassy staffer was issued a demarche, asking him to leave India within 24 hours, The Hindu reported.The expelled Pakistani staffer was linked to two people arrested in India's Punjab state for 'espionage activities', The Hindu reported, citing sources. The regional police in India's Punjab had over the weekend held them for 'leaking sensitive information regarding Indian Army movements' to Pakistan.Meanwhile, in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan also declared an Indian High Commission staff member persona non grata. Islamabad identified the Indian staffer as Shankar Reddy Chintala and accused him of 'engaging in activities incompatible with his privileged status.' The Pakistan Foreign Office said that the concerned official has been directed to leave Pakistan within 24 hours. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION3:14 INDIA-PAK MILITARY LEVEL-TALKS4:22 INDIA-CHINA TENSIONS GROW AS DUST ON PAK CONFLICT SETTLES5:52 'MODI'S DAYS ARE NUMBERED'7:00 TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON CLAIM HE BROKERED INDO-PAK TRUCE
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