India halts newspaper supply to Pakistan Embassy in tit-for-tat response over diplomatic row: Sources

In a fresh diplomatic standoff, India has reportedly stopped the supply of newspapers to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, in what is being seen as a retaliatory move. The decision comes after Pakistan allegedly disrupted essential services, including newspaper deliveries, to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad following India's recent cross-border military action — Operation Sindoor.

Sources say the supply of newspapers to the Indian mission in Islamabad was cut off by local authorities shortly after Operation Sindoor, a precision military operation conducted by the Indian Army targeting terror infrastructure across the border.

In response, Indian authorities mirrored the



action, halting the delivery of newspapers to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. While seemingly minor, the move is symbolic and reflects growing diplomatic hostilities between the two nations.

Experts warn that Pakistan’s actions could amount to a violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961), which mandates that host countries must ensure the smooth functioning of diplomatic missions. This includes providing basic amenities, communication access, and ensuring the dignity and protection of foreign diplomats.

“Even seemingly trivial actions like stopping newspapers can be interpreted as diplomatic harassment,” said a former Indian diplomat. “It sets a poor precedent.”