Indian diplomat told to leave Pakistan

Pakistan has declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad persona non grata for engaging in activities "inconsistent with his privileged status".

The diplomat has been given 24 hours to leave the country, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, it emerged on Thursday.

The Indian Chargé d'Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to communicate the decision.

Pakistan reiterated that no diplomat or staff member of the Indian High Commission should misuse their privileges and status in any manner.