Following the threats to the High Commission, India had reminded Pakistan about its obligation to protect its diplomats and their families. The official also drew attention to continued threats that several Pakistan political parties have made in recent weeks about staging a march to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. No other considerations were communicated to us,” Nafees Zakaria, Spokesperson of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs told The Hindu. Western countries had declared Pakistan a non-family posting for several years due to the high threat perception. However, government sources cautioned against highlighting the Pakistani report and suggested it could “create the spectre of tension and India-Pak conflict.”

Source: The Hindu July 25, 2016 13:09 UTC