India Expels Another Pakistani Diplomat Amid Escalating Tensions
May 21, 2025
NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD – In a fresh diplomatic offensive India has ordered Pakistani diplomat Muzammil Ahmad to leave within 24 hours marking the 25th expulsion of Pakistani officials since the Pahalgam incident.
Key Developments
- Visa Official Targeted: Muzammil declared persona non grata over alleged incompatible activities
- Pattern of Expulsions: 24 Pakistani diplomats ousted since April 23
- Attari Checkpost Closed: Cross-border movement remains suspended
- Staff Cuts Imposed: Pakistan High Commission strength slashed from 55 to 30
PML-N Strong Reaction
Senior leader Khurram Dastgir accused India of
Openly supporting TTP terrorists
Planning revenge attacks on Pakistan western border
During a Samaa TV appearance he warned: We must strike Indian military installations before they attack us again.
Diplomatic Freefall Timeline:
April 23: Mass expulsion order for all Pakistani citizens
May 1: High Commission staff reduced by 45%
May 13: Visa assistant Rahim expelled
May 17: Latest expulsion of diplomat Muzammil
Strategic Implications:
- Complete breakdown of backchannel communications
- Visa services paralyzed for divided families
- Fears of false flag operations intensify
