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Pakistan's economic affairs division faced backlash after a social media post sought urgent financial aid, attributing losses to escalating tensions with India. Following the negative attention, the ministry claimed their account was hacked, denying the appeal for loans, although the post remained visible. Amid military escalations and a significant drop in the Karachi Stock Exchange, Pakistan's economic stability is threatened, with ongoing conflicts linked to "Operation Sindoor" in response to a recent terrorist attack. Full...

The Indian Army intercepted and shot down over 50 swarm drones during multiple Pakistani attempts to breach the Line of Control and International Borders on the night of May 8-9, 2025. Utilizing advanced weaponry in a counter-drone operation, the Army effectively repulsed the attacks and responded to numerous ceasefire violations along the Western Border. This incident followed India's 'Operation Sindoor', which aimed at targeting terrorist positions in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, resulting in significant casualties...

India has firmly dismissed Pakistan's claims of targeting the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) during recent military operations, cautioning that any such pretext for attacking Indian infrastructure could lead to serious consequences. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri accused Pakistan of spreading disinformation and fostering cross-border terrorism, citing the Pahalgam attack as linked to communal rhetoric. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations regarding military actions and accusations of terrorism. Full Article

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court directed the West Bengal government to decide on granting prosecution sanction for co-accused in the cash-for-jobs case involving former minister Partha Chatterjee within two weeks. Chatterjee's lawyer argued that the absence of sanction for co-accused was delaying the trial, while the CBI opposed bail, emphasizing the state's responsibility. The court expressed concern over lengthy high court bail orders and noted the ongoing investigation into allegations stemming from the teachers eligibility...

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NEW DELHI: Pakistan's shifting narrative on Sajid Mir has been exposed, prompting global scrutiny of its anti-terrorism claims, as noted by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Mir, once claimed to be a non-entity, was revealed to be alive and detained in Pakistan, a move seen as an attempt to appease the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) amid accusations of state-sponsored terrorism linked to the 26/11 attacks. The U.S. holds him accountable for significant terrorist activities, including...