Pakistan expels Indian High Commissioner, ends services of Samjhauta express train; Kartarpur corridor’s work to remain continued
Posted: 08 Aug 2019 08:14 AM PDT
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—Reacting to India’s unilateral move of revoking special status of Kashmiri masses, the Pakistan government has announced to downgrade its diplomatic relations and bilateral trade with India. The Pakistan government will also review the bilateral arrangements with India besides taking the issue to United Nations.
It is also learnt that the Pakistani government has expelled the Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and has also asked its High Commissioner to return back to Pakistan.
Meanwhile, it is also learnt that the Pakistan government has today ended the services of Samjhauta Express.
However, the Pakistan government has also made it clear that the construction work of Kartarpur corridor will remain continued and it won’t be stopped under any condition.
1-Downgrading of diplomatic relations with India.
2-Suspension of bilateral trade with India.
3-Review of bilateral arrangements.
4-Matter to be taken to UN, including the Security Council.
5-14th of August to be observed in solidarity with brave
Kashmiris. #StandwithKashmir pic.twitter.com/v06GmMc5lG— Govt of Pakistan (@pid_gov) August 7, 2019