🛑 Pakistan Expels Indian Diplomat Amid Growing Tensions
In direct response to Indian aggression and provocations, Pakistan has declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad as persona non grata. The diplomat was accused of engaging in activities that violate diplomatic norms and international law.
He has been ordered to leave the country within 24 hours.
📄 Formal Protest Lodged by Pakistan
According to Dawn News, the Indian Charge d’Affaires was summoned to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he received a formal protest letter outlining the reasons for the expulsion.
This diplomatic move mirrors India’s earlier expulsion of a Pakistani diplomat, also labeled persona non grata, and ordered to leave within 24 hours.
🌊 Tensions Escalate: From Diplomats to Treaties
The strain between the two nuclear-armed neighbors intensified following the April 22 Pahalgam attack on Indian tourists. In response, India unilaterally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and made accusations against Pakistan without providing evidence.
India also ordered Pakistani diplomatic staff to leave the country by April 30, 2025. In retaliation, Pakistan’s National Security Committee limited Indian diplomatic personnel in Islamabad to 30 people.
💥 Military Conflict Leads to Operation Banyan Marsus
As tensions peaked, India launched a cowardly attack on the night of May 6, which was met with a strong military response from Pakistan. The Pakistan Armed Forces shot down five Indian warplanes, including three Rafales, and destroyed multiple Indian military check posts, including a brigade headquarters.
On May 10, Pakistan launched Operation Banyan Marsus — a precision military response. The operation successfully targeted key Indian military assets such as:
- Udhampur, Pathankot, and Adampur airbases
- Several Indian airfields
- Brahmos missile storage site
- S-400 missile defense system
🤝 Ceasefire Brokered by United States
By the evening of May 10, a ceasefire agreement was reached between the two countries. US President Donald Trump announced the development via his official account on X (formerly Twitter), praising both nations for stepping back from the brink of war.
