Pakistan has lodged a strong protest with India over its diplomats in the High Commission here allegedly not being allowed to withdraw their salaries, which is paid in US dollars, by the bank. RBL Bank, an Indian private bank, holds the salary account of the Pakistan High Commission staff. It appears that it is done more at the instructions of the Indian government," a senior Pakistan High Commission said. Diplomats can draw their tax free salaries in dollars and only have to give reason for the withdrawal beyond USD 5,000. According to Pakistan High Commission officials, they are not being allowed to withdraw their salaries and have been asked for 'letters of purpose' for withdrawal of any dollar amount.

Source: dna December 03, 2016 11:09 UTC