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  • Complaint filed against Indian journalist for interviewing Najam Sethi

    Complaint filed against Indian journalist for interviewing Najam Sethi

    A complaint has been filed in Delhi against prominent journalist Karan Thapar, associated with The Wire, for interviewing Pakistani analyst Najam Sethi after the Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). 

    According to details, Indian advocate Gautam Sabharwal is the complainant against Thapar. 

    The complainant, while terming Najam Sethi an “enemy alien,” alleged that Sethi would have taken a brief from Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)/General Headquarters Chaklala, Rawalpindi, before appearing on the program. 

    “The fact was probably known to Mr. Karan Thapar, given his vast experience,” the complainant added.

    In an interview on the YouTube channel The Pamphlet on Monday, Sabharwal objected to multiple questions which Thapar had asked Sethi, including “Whether Sethi believed that the Pahalgam incident was a false flag operation.”

    “Let me ask you a personal question… many in your country have alleged that what happened in Pahalgam on Tuesday was a false flag operation… as an editor and former Punjab minister, do you believe that this is a false flag operation, or do you think your politicians are out of line in suggesting it could be,” Thapar asked  Sethi  

    Sethi replied, “Though I personally think that the Indian deep state is involved, and I am absolutely clear in my mind about that. Whether it was the direct false flag operation… or some obscure group was instigated and lured into something like this.”

    To this, the complainant argued that Thapar did not utter a single word in protest to Sethi’s extensive answer.

    “Let him [Karan Thapar] be arrested under sections 152 and 153 of the PNS and sections three and four of the Official Secrets Act,” Sabharwal said. 

    During the interview, Sethi also decried the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government for playing the Hindutva card, saying, “The situation that Pakistan pins is that since the BJP government has come to power in India, the Hindutva card is played and overplayed, and Muslims and other minorities are the direct threat.”

    Last week, in his second interview following the Indian aggression on the night of May 6 and May 7, Sethi, citing an International media outlet, stated that at least one Rafale was shot down by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

    Citing Indian military expert and editor of the defence magazine FORCE, Pravin Sawhney, Sethi highlighted that, owing to so much discontent in Kashmir and its unresolved issue, someone is going to stage such an attack in Kashmir, regardless of whether Pakistan is behind it or not.

    It should be mentioned here that Sawhney’s recent video on India-Pakistan escalation and aerial strikes uploaded on the YouTube channel ‘Force Magazine’ was blocked in India.

    He had been critical of the government’s recent decision to use air strikes against Pakistan.

    Last week, the Indian government blocked access to thewire.in across their country.

    Issuing a statement on May 9, The Wire protested that the Government of India, while violating the Constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press, blocked their outlet access in India.

    “The internet service providers are saying multiple things. We have learnt it is per orders of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. We protest this blatant censorship at a critical time for India when sane, truthful, fair and rational voices and sources of news and information are among the biggest assets that India has,” the statement said. 

    It added, “We will not be deterred from providing truthful and accurate news to all our readers.”

  • Gunfire incidents across Karachi leave two dead, two injured

    Gunfire incidents across Karachi leave two dead, two injured

    A man in Karachi was shot dead on Tuesday while dropping his 10-year-old daughter to school in the Gul Market area of Nazimabad, near the Government Girls Higher Secondary School.

    The child, who was wearing her school uniform, sustained injuries.

    Rescue officials confirmed the incident, while the school administration stated the girl had only recently been enrolled in the facility. Police are gathering more details.

    Man killed in Korangi robbery attempt

    Another man identified as Kamran Abbas was shot dead on Rashid Minhas Road. According to the police, he was shot while trying to resist a robbery attempt. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and gathering evidence to trace the attackers.

    Two brothers injured during motorcycle snatching in North Nazimabad

    Two brothers were injured when assailants opened fire during an attempted motorcycle snatching in North Nazimabad. The suspects fled the scene, while the injured siblings were rushed to a nearby hospital. Investigations are currently underway.

    Body found stuffed in a bag in FB area

    A gruesome discovery was made when a body was found stuffed in a bag in Block 16 of Federal B Area. Police identified the deceased as Khawar Anjum, a hakeem from Mirpur Khas. Initial investigations revealed that his sons, Ibrahim and Afzal, allegedly assaulted and strangled him. The suspects were arrested while attempting to dispose of the body. Police are probing the matter to uncover the motive.

    Suspected robber shot dead in Landhi

  • Mitchell Starc’s wife reveals what happened at Dharamsala stadium during Pak-India clashes

    Mitchell Starc’s wife reveals what happened at Dharamsala stadium during Pak-India clashes

    Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc’s wife, Alyssa Healy, shared a “scary” experience when a security concern forced her to evacuate the stadium with her children during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Dharamsala, India, on May 9, amid heightened Pakistan-India tensions.

    Speaking on a podcast, Healy described, “We were sitting in the stadium in Dharamsala watching the match when suddenly the lights went out. Then rumours started spreading that we might need to evacuate the stadium.”

    She explained that initially, someone came and advised them to leave immediately. “I thought it might be safer to wait and let the crowd leave first, as there were a lot of people rushing out. But then another person came, grabbed one of my kids, and insisted we leave right away. We had no idea what was going on.”

    Healy said they were taken to a room where all the players had gathered. “I asked Mitchell what was happening. He said a missile had hit a city 60 kilometres away, and the area was under complete blackout.”

    She added, “We were quickly put into vans and driven back to the hotel. Everyone was getting into the vans in a hurry and leaving as fast as possible.”

    A video of a frightened foreign cheerleader from Dharamsala Stadium also went viral. In the video, she is heard expressing fear during the blackout and evacuation amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

    “So basically, the whole stadium in the middle of the match was evacuated, and it was very scary. Everyone was screaming, and it was very scary; it’s still very, very scary. We really want to leave Dharamsala, and I hope the IPL people will look after us. So yeah, this is very, very scary. I don’t know why I’m not crying. I think I’m still in shock,” she said.

    Reports state that the match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings was called off as authorities evacuated the stadium during the blackout. However, media outlets report that the outage was caused by a technical failure.

    Alyssa is an Australian cricketer who plays for and captains the Australian women’s national team

  • ‘Firmly stand by our brother’: Azerbaijan journalist reacts to Indian boycotts over Pakistan support

    ‘Firmly stand by our brother’: Azerbaijan journalist reacts to Indian boycotts over Pakistan support

    Chairman of the Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights and journalist, Ahmad Shahidov, has stated that Azerbaijan firmly stands with Pakistan following threats from India’s right-wing to boycott tourism in the country.

    “Those trying to threaten Azerbaijan with embargoes and travel boycotts should read history well! When has this nation ever bowed to pressure? We firmly stand by our brother Pakistan in their just cause, and no political threat can change this stance,” Shahidov said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.

    Following the support of Azerbaijan for Pakistan during the Pak-India tension, India’s right-wing and multiple tourism companies threatened to boycott travel visits to Azerbaijan.

    In a post on X on May 8, founder and chairman of EaseMyTrip, Nishant Pittie, wrote, “In view of the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025 and war-like situations between India and Pakistan, it is disheartening to note that Turkey and Azerbaijan have extended their support to Pakistan. EaseMyTrip strongly advise limiting travel to these countries unless absolutely essential.”

    The announcement comes after Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry, while condemning the Indian aggression against Pakistan on the night of May 6 and 7, said in an official statement, “The Republic of Azerbaijan expresses its concern over the further escalation of tension between the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. We condemn military attacks against Pakistan that killed and injured civilians. We stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan and express condolences to the families of the victims.”

    The government of Azerbaijan also condemned Indian aggression in a formal letter addressed to the Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan on May 8.

    Shahidov said that Indian tourism companies may call for boycotts and economic pressure; however, Baku has already given a firm response. “We will not abandon our fair stance,” he said.

    Highlighting Pakistan-Azerbaijan cordial relations, he stressed that Baku has never betrayed a brother for personal gain. “Our friendship is not business, it’s a value. Every boycott only makes us stronger. We are a nation that protects not only its economy but its political independence too!” he added.

    “If Pakistan hadn’t stood by us before, tomorrow we wouldn’t be able to face ourselves. Long live the Azerbaijan that never sells its brotherhood,” he emphasised, noting, “Maybe fewer tourists will come, maybe a few shipments of rice will stop, but honour and brotherhood are eternal!”

  • Who is the young man seen in the iconic photo shooting down a drone?

    Who is the young man seen in the iconic photo shooting down a drone?

    The brave young man from Mianwali who took a G-3 rifle from a Rangers officer at the Lahore border and shot down a drone himself has been identified as Muhammad Atif. He became a symbol of national pride after a video capturing his bravery went viral online.

    In a new video shared by a social media user, Atif describes the experience from the same location where the drone was shot down: “There was a strong sense of patriotism in that moment. I thought to myself, ‘This drone must have come from India, and it shouldn’t go back.’ The Pakistan Army was present at the time, so I asked them for a rifle. I fired seven or eight shots, and on the eighth, the drone was hit and fell to the ground.”

    The original footage captures unity and resolve, as a civilian, shoulder-to-shoulder with a Rangers officer, fires to bring down an Indian drone intruding into Pakistani airspace.

    The clip gained traction online, with many praising Atif’s calm and steady coordination with Pakistan’s armed forces.

    Officials have confirmed that the drones entered Pakistani airspace from India but was intercepted before it could return.

    On the night between May 6 and 7, India launched a military operation targeting multiple areas inside Pakistan, including Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh, and Muzaffarabad. These airstrikes resulted in the martyrdom of 31 Pakistani civilians and injuries to 46 others.

    The strikes followed the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 Indian tourists were killed. India accused Pakistan of involvement but has yet to provide any supporting evidence.

    In retaliation, Pakistan’s armed forces, under Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, targeted 26 locations across India. The military confirmed shooting down six Indian aircraft, including three Rafale jets, during the conflict.

    After days of intense military operations and escalating tensions, both countries reached a ceasefire agreement on May 10, bringing an end to the immediate hostilities.

  • ‘Artists don’t fight wars, they win hearts’: Sana Nawaz breaks silence on Pakistan-India tensions

    ‘Artists don’t fight wars, they win hearts’: Sana Nawaz breaks silence on Pakistan-India tensions

    Film actress Sana Nawaz believes that artists have no borders and that their role is to promote peace, not to fight wars.

    While addressing journalists in London, she was asked why so many celebrities have remained silent during the recent tensions between Pakistan and India.

    “Artists are ambassadors of peace. Their job is not to fight; they are free from the confinement of borders,” she said.

    Sana also shared a video of her response on Instagram.

    She noted that artists often face criticism regardless of what they do. “The most difficult thing for artists is that even if they speak out on an issue, they are criticised; and even if they remain silent, they are still criticised,” she explained.

    While emphasising the global and unifying nature of art, she also acknowledged an artist’s duty to support their country. “Although artists are free from borders, it is still their duty to protect and support their country,” she stated.

    She further added, “When it comes to the country and our homeland, artists should stand with their nation, there is no doubt about it.”

    Calling the current Pakistan-India situation “a very difficult time for both countries,” Sana Nawaz reiterated that artists are not meant to be involved in conflict. “The job of artists is not to fight,” she said.

    She concluded by saying, “Artists live in the hearts of people. They are beyond borders, free from limitations. They are ambassadors of peace and love.”

  • All eyes on Arshad Nadeem as Pakistan reveals squad for 2025 Asian Athletics Championship

    All eyes on Arshad Nadeem as Pakistan reveals squad for 2025 Asian Athletics Championship

    Pakistan has named a small but talented squad for the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, set to be held in Gumi, South Korea, from May 27 to 31.

    Leading the team is Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Arshad Nadeem, who will once again represent the country in the javelin throw. He will be joined by Yasir Sultan, a rising talent in the same event.

    The squad also features Shajar Abbas and Mueed Baloch, both competing in the men’s 400m sprint events.

    Tameen Khan is the lone female athlete to qualify and will take part in the women’s 100m sprint.

    Shajar, regarded as Pakistan’s fastest sprinter, has shown great progress recently and is expected to make his mark at the Asian level.

    This championship will serve as a key stepping stone for Pakistani athletes ahead of larger international events. While Arshad Nadeem is already an established star, the rest of the team will be aiming to use this platform to build their reputations on the global stage.

    The Pakistan Athletics Federation has expressed confidence in the squad, hoping the athletes will not only participate but also compete for medals.

  • Pakistanis start revealing ‘effects of nuclear radiation’ after Indian media’s claims

    Pakistanis start revealing ‘effects of nuclear radiation’ after Indian media’s claims

    Some Indian social media users, including journalists and media personnel, bizarrely claimed that nuclear radiation is leaking in Pakistan after an Indian Air Force (IAF) strike on an alleged nuclear facility at Kirana Hills in Pakistan on Friday night. 

    Always on the look out for content, Pakistani users went into hyperdrive with a barrage of memes to respond to the false news. 

    A fake notification, popping up on Indian social media, says the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination in Pakistan  claimed that radiation is leaking on Sunday during the transfer of a sophisticated mechanism in the northern region of Pakistan.

    In a joint press conference on Sunday, Indian Air Marshal AK Bharti dismissed the rumours of a strike at Kirana Hills, saying, “We have not hit whatever there is.”

    Senior officials, Lt. Gen. Rajeev Ghai from the Indian Army and Vice Admiral A N Pramod from the Navy, were also present at the briefing.

    Despite clarifications, some Indian netizens began sharing a Facebook post of Chrystal Flippo, calling her a “US radiation expert,” saying that smaller bomb explosions have caused nuclear radiation in the country.

    An Indian X (formerly Twitter) named “Voice of Hindus” wrote in a post on X, “Big Breaking. Medical emergency in Pakistan: nuclear radiation is spreading.” 

    Another Indian account went on to further claim, “Nuclear emergency declared in Islamabad/Federal, southern KPK including Kohat, Banu, Laki Marwat, Haripur, and northern areas of Punjab, Murree, Jehlum, Chakwal, Attock.”

    Pakistani social media users took no time to react to the misinformation spread by some Indian netizens as they initiated a meme fest. A social media user shared a picture of former federal minister of Pakistan, Fawad Chaudhry, in a white lab coat. The caption of the post read, “The government of Pakistan appointed a scientist to deal with the nuclear radiation spread.” Fawad himself quoted the tweet with laughter. 

    Another social media user, while sharing an old picture of former Pakistani cricketer Ramiz Raja with messy hair, wrote, “Ramiz Raja after nuclear radiation spread.”

    Here are some of the widely circulating memes:

  • Pakistan hands over Indian officer at Attari border

    Pakistan hands over Indian officer at Attari border

    Pakistan has handed over Border Security Force (BSF) official Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was reportedly apprehended in Pakistan on April 23, 2025, to India at the Attari/ Wagah border, days after the two nuclear-armed countries agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday, easing the military escalation between them. 

    According to media reports, Purnam Kumar Shaw, 34 years old, was appointed to the 24th Battalion in the BSF in Firozpur, Punjab, on April 23 just a day after 26 Indian tourists were killed by millitants in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in Pahalgam.

    He was reportedly apprehended by Pakistani Rangers in Kasur area after he crossed the border.

    Indian media reports that Purnam’s last call to his wife Rajani Sau was on the night of April 22, hours before his arrest, when he checked in on her health, as he often did after night shifts.

    “BSF officers visited our home and told us they are trying to bring my husband back. But now the situation is like a war. I don’t know what news will come next!” Rajani was quoted as saying by The Wire on Sunday.

    “So many days have passed, and there’s still no word from him,” she said.

    Purnam’s father, Bhola Sau, a retired security guard, voiced frustration at the silence following initial military assurances.

    “We went to Firozpur with my daughter-in-law, and the army officers promised they were trying. Now, there’s no update. If we could reach the Prime Minister, we would beg for our son’s return.”

    Sau’s mother said, “My son has served the nation for 18 years. Today, we feel abandoned.”

  • PCB likely to appoint Misbah as Test coach

    PCB likely to appoint Misbah as Test coach

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already appointed a new white-ball head coach and is now turning its attention to finding a head coach for the red-ball (Test) format. According to reports, former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq is among the leading contenders for the role.

    Misbah previously served as Pakistan’s head coach and chief selector from 2019 to 2021. With the PCB currently reviewing its Test cricket strategy ahead of the next World Test Championship, Misbah has re-emerged as a strong candidate.

    However, he is not the only name under consideration. The PCB is reportedly exploring a range of options, including several former cricketers from both Pakistan and overseas, as part of its plan to maintain separate coaching setups for Test and limited-overs cricket.

    Mike Hesson, recently appointed as the white-ball coach, is already overseeing the shorter formats.

    While no official announcement has been made, sources indicate that internal discussions at the PCB have intensified in recent days.

    A potential return for Misbah would mark a significant development, particularly given the criticism surrounding his previous tenure, which was marred by the team’s inconsistent performances. Nevertheless, his composed leadership, extensive Test experience, and emphasis on discipline are said to be traits valued by the current PCB management.

    Misbah had also been serving as a mentor for domestic teams before the PCB recently dissolved those roles.

    A final decision is expected in the coming weeks, with an official announcement likely ahead of Pakistan’s next Test series.