Pakistan accused of blocking gas, water supplies to Indian diplomats in Islamabad
The restrictions reportedly affect essential supplies, including cooking gas, drinking water, and newspapers, at the Indian High Commission and the residences of its staff, according to the Financial Express.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated further following allegations that Islamabad has deliberately restricted basic amenities for Indian diplomats and their families in the Pakistani capital.
Citing CNN-News18, Financial Express reported that senior Indian government sources described the move as "deliberate and premeditated", claiming it violates the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which safeguards the dignity and work of foreign envoys.
The restrictions reportedly affect essential supplies, including cooking gas, drinking water, and newspapers, at the Indian High Commission and the residences of its staff, according to the Financial Express.
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Citing sources, the report also said gas pipelines installed at the premises have been "intentionally" disconnected, while vendors supplying gas cylinders for cooking and heating have been instructed not to sell to Indian personnel.
Besides, local water sellers in Islamabad have allegedly been directed not to serve the commission.
Newspaper deliveries to the Indian High Commission and residences of Indian diplomats in Islamabad were stopped in June. Subsequently, India stopped newspaper supplies to Pakistani diplomats living in India, reports The Economic Times.
However, there has been no official confirmation from Islamabad on the reason for these restrictions.
The Financial Express' report said that Indian officials believe they amount to "petty retaliation" by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) in response to recent tensions, which include India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the Operation Sindoor.
