After the attack on tourists in Kashmir, India ordered all Pakistanis to leave the country. Pakistan responded with persecution and closed the border.
After the deadly attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir, India ordered all Pakistanis to leave its territory by April 29.
"All Pakistani citizens currently in India must leave the country after their visas expire," the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said. On Sunday, the visas of all Pakistanis in India will be canceled.
Pakistan expels Indian diplomats
In response, the government in Islamabad declared many Indian diplomats persona non grata, which is why they must "immediately" leave the country. This was announced by the office of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as reported by ARD.
In addition, all visas of Indian citizens except for Sikh pilgrims will be canceled, the border will be closed, and trade will be suspended. In addition, Pakistan closed its airspace to all Indian airlines.
Attack with at least 26 victims
Following the attack on tourists on Tuesday, which killed at least 26 people, the Indian government accused Pakistan of supporting "cross-border terrorism" in Kashmir.
When British India was partitioned in 1947, the Kashmir region was divided between the newly formed countries of India and Pakistan. Since then, the Indian part of the region, with its predominantly Muslim population, has often been a source of unrest, according to the ARD.