Pak expels New York Times reporter

May 12, 2013 15:14

Pakistan today expelled The New York Times' Islamabad bureau chief after accusing him of "undesirable activities".

"Here I go. Hard to believe this is happening," New York Times Islamabad bureau chief Declan Walsh tweeted after filing his last report on the country's landmark general elections.

"Brought me to the airport, in convoy with various men in jeeps who refused to say hello. That's the job, I guess," Walsh said before leaving. "72 hours, wheels up. To all friends, especially in Pakistan, who offered overwhelming support in recent days, thank you so much," he tweeted.

Pakistan's Interior Ministry had ordered the expulsion of Walsh on the eve of national elections, the newspaper had said. The Times has strongly protested the move and is seeking his reinstatement.

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