Pakistani diplomats ordered to vacate homes in Delhi as Indian authorities told officials to leave their residences before the expiry of housing contracts, according to sources.
Several Pakistani staff have already been instructed to move.
The sources also report constant surveillance and frequent suspension of home internet services.
Pakistani diplomats ordered to vacate homes in Delhi amid harassment claims
The orders reportedly arrived ahead of contract deadlines, affecting four to five officials so far.
Pakistani diplomats in New Delhi are said to be under watch, with routine checks and connectivity disruptions adding to daily pressure, the sources said.
Ties have been tense. The strain spiked after the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which pushed the neighbours toward a military confrontation.
In May, India declared two Pakistani officials persona non grata, alleging activities not in keeping with their status.
Pakistan responded by expelling a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad within 24 hours.
The latest housing orders deepen a difficult working environment for Pakistani personnel in New Delhi.
Moving homes at short notice can disrupt consular tasks and community outreach.
It can also affect families, schooling, and routine services that support a mission’s daily work.
Furthermore, Islamabad is expected to raise concerns through diplomatic channels.
The focus will be on ensuring the safety and functional space that diplomats are entitled to under international norms.
For now, officials in New Delhi are adjusting to the directives while monitoring the situation.
The episode underlines the fragile state of India Pakistan relations.
