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India-Pakistan Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Amid Ceasefire Fragility

5/15/2025

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On May 13, 2025, tensions between India and Pakistan flared as India expelled a Pakistani diplomat for inappropriate conduct, leading Pakistan to retaliate by expelling an Indian official. This diplomatic spat comes on the heels of a fragile ceasefire, amidst a backdrop of military confrontations, visa suspensions, and border closures that have strained relations further.

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On May 13, 2025, tensions between India and Pakistan flared as India expelled a Pakistani diplomat for inappropriate conduct, leading Pakistan to retaliate by expelling an Indian official. This diplomatic spat comes on the heels of a fragile ceasefire, amidst a backdrop of military confrontations, visa suspensions, and border closures that have strained relations further.