India cash crunch sparks diplomatic row between Islamabad, New Delhi

[navtrek]

Diplomatic Passport holders are not to be treated the rest of the country. They are the guests of the highest value and Its the duty of the host country to facilitate them and take care of them in every aspect and not them even get a slight affect of whats all going on outside and I can see India has miserably failed in upholding diplomatic norms rather India is leveling its score against Pakistan through such petty ways.

No not really. The government is trying to make sure there is no ways of money laundering. Its the same for all diplomats not just Pakistan.

 

[utraash]

They are finding it difficult to survive without cash just like their mercenaries with fake currency....

 

[xyxmt]

Because you can't afford to. That's why after all these tensions, you still do trade with us.

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/no-change-in-trade-with-india-says-pak/331821.html

yes by sending you $5 billion a year of remittances

 

[django]

@django

Our country our rules. Moreover it's never a violation of any Geneva convention, ain't it ??

And diplomats are mostly unwelcome guests especially when they represent a hostile nation.

Regarding your 1000 years slavery comment, it also leaves a lot of converts who still refuses to drop/give away their original surnames and hold on to it as some historic relic. I'm pretty sure you may know that better.

You do not worry about our ancestors, we have always lived with integrity on our own lands, we prefer Monotheism over you know what.Kudos

 

[Tom M]

yes by sending you $5 billion a year of remittances

Did anyone asked you to do trade/import from India via Dubai ?? Of-course the cost will be more in future. LOL

 

[xyxmt]

Did anyone asked you to do trade/import from India via Dubai ?? Of-course the cost will be more in future. LOL

so how is it in our interest? we are feeding you

 

[randomradio]

In short, you are hoping "step 2, 3, 4" will be a miracle.

Good luck, you'll need it.

Why are anti-corruption regulations and going digital miracles? It must be a miracle for you, but we Indians are bracing ourselves for that. Normal days for us.

Diplomatic staff has extended privileges and rights around the world, unless you refuse to abide Geneva Convention and isolate yourself.

Only the Pakistanis seem to have a problem.

 

[Tom M]

so how is it in our interest? we are feeding you

A peanut or much less and you call that feeding ?? LOL

 

[graphican]

Only the Pakistanis seem to have a problem.

And Pakistan is not covered by Geneva conversation? Pakistan alone or world combined, your obligations do not dilute.

 

[Leviza]

Pakistan should do the same with indian in ISB as simple...

In the name of security we should not allow them to leave the indian consulate ... bank is far far away...

 

[randomradio]

And Pakistan is not covered by Geneva conversation? Pakistan alone or world combined, your obligations do not dilute.

The Geneva Conventions for treatment of PoWs during war. So what are you talking about?

Embassies have to follow Indian financial laws.

 

[Daghalodi]

Pakistan should do the same with indian in ISB as simple...

In the name of security we should not allow them to leave the indian consulate ... bank is far far away...

We should not "stoop" as low as modi.

As the indians say there is a karma which comes back to haunt you.

 

[xyxmt]

A peanut or much less and you call that feeding ?? LOL

ask the 60% who makes less than a dollar , thats triple of what they make

 

[Tom M]

ask the 60% who makes less than a dollar , thats triple of what they make

Damn never knew majority of our population were under BPL.

Seriously, from where does you guy's come up with these numbers dude ?? LO

When we talk about nation, try to compare the GDP. You should rather consider using this USD 5 Billion remittance to support your BPL population rather than living under an impression that you are feeding a giant.

Pakistan's remittance is nothing more than half a peanut for Indian GDP. LOL

 

[shah1398]

The issue is something else than what has been reported in Hindu. The scroll says something else all together.

The Pakistani High Commission has lodged a formal protest with the Ministry of External Affairs against Indian banks for refusing to cash salaried dollar cheques, The Hindu reported on Saturday. While employees of the High Commission are paid in dollars, Indian banks have imposed additional conditions on the withdrawal of salaries because of the rise in demand for dollars caused by the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes.

A senior Pakistani diplomat said the commission was “finding it difficult” to perform its duties because the bank is refusing to let them withdraw cash. “This is an unprecedented challenge as the bank is declining our legitimate requests to withdraw our own money,” the diplomat said. Islamabad will be forced to take similar steps against Indian diplomats posted in Pakistan unless measures are taken to help the High Commission’s employees, an official said.

The bank, which handles the accounts of the High Commission’s staff, has asked diplomats to present “letters of purpose” to withdraw dollar amounts. It has also given them the option of withdrawing their salaries in Indian currency or remitting their money back to Pakistan. However, the High Commission has told Indian authorities that it has found all three options to be unacceptable.

The Ministry of External Affairs said it would “look into” Pakistan’s complaint, adding that it was in talks with the “relevant agencies” to solve the problem, The Economic Times reported. This comes at a time when relations between Islamabad and New Delhi have already deteriorated since the Uri attack and the surgical strikes on “terror launchpads” carried out along the Line of Control by the Indian Army. India has called on Pakistan to “stop cross-border terrorism” to facilitate negotiations between the two countries.


http://scroll.in/latest/823194/demo...igh-commission-lodges-protest-on-staffers-pay



And now it has been solved....


India on Sunday said Pakistan High Commission's concern over withdrawal of salaries by a bank had nothing to do with the government as it was an issue between the High Commission and the banking entity.
At the same time, official sources said that the matter has been resolved.
"As far as we understand, the matter was between Pakistan High Commission and a private banking entity. It had nothing to do with the government and has been resolved," official sources said.
Pakistan had lodged a protest with India over its diplomats in the High Commission in New Delhi allegedly not being allowed to withdraw their salaries, which is paid in US dollars, by the bank.
Asserting that not allowing its officials to withdraw their salaries was in breach of the Vienna Protocol, Pakistan had threatened that in case the matter was not resolved soon, it may consider retaliatory action against salary disbursal for Indian diplomats.
The RBL Bank, an Indian private bank, holds the salary account of the Pakistan High Commission staff.
"We are not allowed to withdraw our own salary. It is not a demonetisation issue. It appears that it is done more at the instructions of the Indian government," a senior Pakistan High Commission official had said.
Diplomats can draw their tax free salaries in dollars and only have to give reason for the withdrawal beyond $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. Incidentally, demonetisation has led to a sharp spike in the demand for dollars and other foreign currency, making it scarce.
http://www.business-standard.com/ar...s-salary-issue-says-india-116120400155_1.html

The news actually originated from India media and everyone seems to be reporting his own version but I know one thing for sure that HC Pakistan is a responsible person and they had been following this $5000 rule long before so its for sure got nothing to do with that. He aint a fool to make fun of himself for beating about something which he knows holds good for all. And the second source says exactly same as they HC staff is asked for letter for any amount even less than $5000 being asked for. Nonetheless I hope such incidents aint repeated in future.