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In a significant diplomatic move, India has expelled a Pakistani official from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) declared the diplomat persona non grata, citing involvement in activities incompatible with diplomatic status. The official has been given 24 hours to leave the country. Business Todaywww.ndtv.com+2mint+2@EconomicTimes+2Business Today+2www.ndtv.com+2The Times of India+2
This action follows the discovery of a spy ring by Punjab Police in Amritsar, where the Pakistani diplomat reportedly played a critical role. The Times of India
In a reciprocal move, Pakistan has expelled an Indian official from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, alleging activities incompatible with diplomatic status. The Times of India
Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch, who declared Balochistan’s independence.YouTube
Balochistan Declares Independence Amidst Regional Tensions
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has declared Balochistan’s independence from Pakistan. The announcement has led to the phrase “Republic of Balochistan announced” trending on social media platforms. @EconomicTimes
Mir Yar Baloch has urged the Indian government to allow the establishment of a Baloch embassy in New Delhi and called upon the United Nations to deploy peacekeeping forces in the region. He also appealed for international recognition of Balochistan’s independence.
The declaration coincides with India’s Operation Sindoor, a series of targeted strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, following a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. Wikipedia
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