Pakistan orders expulsion of Indian diplomat

Pakistan today ordered the expulsion of an Indian diplomat for involvement in spying activities.

Pakistan today ordered the expulsion of an Indian diplomat for involvement in spying activities.

A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said the Indian government had been asked to withdraw the diplomat.

"He was found involved in activities incompatible with his diplomatic status," she said, referring to the term usually used for spying.

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