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  • Economic ministry’s X account hacked

    Economic ministry’s X account hacked

    The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs was hacked on Friday, and a misleading post falsely claimed that the country had suffered major losses and was appealing for international loans amid rising tensions with India.

    The post stated: “Govt of Pakistan appeals to International Partners for more loans after heavy losses inflected by enemy. Amid escalating war and stocks crash, we urge international partners to help de-escalate. Nation urged to remain steadfast.”


    The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB) swiftly confirmed that the post was fake and that the account had been hacked. This clarification came via the ministry’s official fact-checking handle.




    The MOIB urged the public to refrain from spreading false information during this crucial time of Pakistan-India escalation and stressed that the Pakistani government had not issued any such statement.

    The post sparked immediate reactions from social media users in Pakistan. One user commented, “It looks like the account has been hacked by our cowardly enemy.” 

    Another said, “Indians are happy over hacking an account and posting a tweet in their favour. Lost Rafale and were humiliated all over the world. These tactics won’t bring the dignity back. Take care of your Rafale stop embarrassing yourselves, Indians!” 

    This cyberattack comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

    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. The airstrikes reportedly killed 31 civilians and injured 46 others.

    These attacks followed the April 22 incident in Pahalgam, in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 Indian tourists were killed. India blamed Pakistan but has yet to provide any evidence.

    In response, the Pakistan Air Force shot down six Indian aircraft, including three Rafale jets, according to several international media reports.

  • Australian players desperate to leave IPL amid ongoing Pak-India situation

    Australian players desperate to leave IPL amid ongoing Pak-India situation

    Tensions between Pakistan and India have risen, causing serious concerns for the ongoing 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

    On May 8, the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was halted midway at the Dharamshala stadium in Himachal Pradesh. However, media outlets later clarified that the blackout was a result of a technical failure and not caused by any government orders over fears of a possible retaliatory strike from Pakistan.

    Reports suggest that Australian players are worried about their safety in India. Many are reportedly considering leaving IPL 2025 early. Star players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Travis Head are currently playing in the league, while Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer, and Brad Haddin are involved in coaching roles.

    IPL chairman Arun Dhumal told PTI that the BCCI is closely monitoring the situation. So far, the Indian government has not issued any special instructions. The board will take a final decision after assessing safety conditions and consulting all stakeholders.

    Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already shifted the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches to Dubai. Now, there’s a possibility that the IPL could also move its remaining fixtures to South Africa if the situation worsens.

  • PSL X shifted to UAE amid rising Pakistan-India tensions

    PSL X shifted to UAE amid rising Pakistan-India tensions

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed that the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 will be moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.

    As per the details, the final eight matches of the tournament will now be played in the UAE with the fixtures rescheduled, and new dates will be announced soon.

    Reports said that the decision was made following the recent rise in hostility and cross-border aggression from India. As a result, the matches are expected to be held in Dubai, with a possible delay of six to seven days in the league schedule.

    Foreign players will be flown to the UAE on earliest available flights, and the PCB remains committed to completing the tournament within this month.

    This development comes after a match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi, scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi on Thursday, was cancelled due to security concerns stemming from the ongoing tensions.

    On Thursday, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was hit by a drone hours before a match of the Pakistan Super League. The match between PSL teams Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings was scheduled for today at the stadium, but has now been postponed.

    The PCB is now working on revised dates and is finalising logistics to ensure smooth continuation and conclusion of the league.

  • ‘When we will attack, entire world will know’: Army trolls India, ‘filmi’ media

    ‘When we will attack, entire world will know’: Army trolls India, ‘filmi’ media

    Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that when Pakistan strikes, there would be no need for either side to announce it, as the entire world would come to know.

    Addressing a press conference on Thursday (today), flanked by Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif dismissed India’s claims of launching strikes on 15 sites as “baseless and fictional”, saying such drama belongs to the theatre, not the battlefield.

    He asked, “Has the Indian army and government been living in the 18th century? When will they step out of the theatre and cinema and return to reality?”

    Categorically rejecting the visuals shared by India as “proof” of supposed strikes, DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif mocked that at least they could have set fire to the dry fields they are showing. “These are just barren patches — nothing more,” he said.

    He added that Pakistan’s armed forces remain alert and capable, and that any misadventure by India will be met with a forceful response.


    Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Dar said that the country has not targeted any civilian population in India, especially Amritsar.

    The deputy PM revealed that multiple Indian drones had violated Pakistan’s airspace, including one that attempted to strike a military installation in Lahore.

    “Just 36 hours ago, Pakistan faced a major confrontation, and by the grace of Allah, emerged successful,” the foreign minister said, adding, “We assure the nation that we will not let them down in the future either.”

    He confirmed that the Pakistan Armed Forces had successfully shot down five Indian fighter jets in response to the aggression.

    He reiterated that any misadventure by India would be met with a decisive response and affirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to the protection of its citizens.

  • FACT CHECK: India hit Lahore with a Kamikaze drone?

    FACT CHECK: India hit Lahore with a Kamikaze drone?

    A video doing the rounds on internet has been claimed to show a massive explosion caused by a Kamikaze drone attack by India in Lahore.

    A social media account shared the video linking it to India’s Thursday attacks across Pakistan.

    “Drone attacks in Lahore. India hits the Walton Airport in Lahore,” wrote another Indian user.

    However, a fact check went on to show that while a military installment was hit in Lahore, the video in question was months old and previously shared with the claim that it was from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

    The video can also be seen on the YouTube channel “OP Info” with the title “Frost:Never”, which was uploaded a week ago.

    Meanwhile, Pakistan’s armed forces have taken down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones sent into the country by India since last night, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement issued on Thursday.

    “The Pakistan Army, using their soft-kill (technical) and hard-kill (weapons) skills fully, have shot down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones,” the ISPR said.

    Referring to Pakistan’s response to Indian strikes, the ISPR press release said: “After the destruction of its five modern jets, drones and several posts, as well as soldier deaths, India is attacking Pakistan using these Israeli-made Harop drones in panic.”

    “This cowardly attack is a sign of India’s worry and panic,” the statement added.

    “The debris of these Israeli-made Harop drones is being collected from various locations across Pakistan,” the military’s media wing said. It asserted that the Pakistan Army was “giving a befitting reply to the enemy and crushing all its nefarious designs”.

  • GCE, IELTS, IGCSE and other exams scheduled for today cancelled: British Council Pakistan

    GCE, IELTS, IGCSE and other exams scheduled for today cancelled: British Council Pakistan

    British Council Pakistan has announced the cancellation of all General Certificate of Education (GCE), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and University of London exams scheduled for today, May 8, in the PM session across all Lahore venues.

    In a post shared on its social media account X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday (today), the British Council stated that the decision was made “to prioritise the safety & security of candidates.”

    Tensions between Pakistan and India remain tense. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan’s armed forces successfully shot down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones using both soft-kill (technical) and hard-kill (weapons) measures.

    ISPR said India resorted to drone attacks in panic after suffering the loss of five modern aircraft, drones, multiple posts, and casualties in its offensive on May 6-7.

    “The use of Israeli-made Harop drones is a clear sign of India’s frustration,” the statement added, noting that drone debris is being recovered from various parts of Pakistan.

    ISPR confirmed that India has sustained considerable losses along the Line of Control (LoC), and “Pakistan’s armed forces are giving a crushing response to the enemy and are foiling all its nefarious designs.”

  • Rizwan breaks silence on Pak-India situation

    Rizwan breaks silence on Pak-India situation

    Pakistan cricket team captain Muhammad Rizwan has shared a heartfelt message urging unity, courage, and faith as tensions continue to escalate between Pakistan and India. Speaking in a moment of national concern, he reminded people of the strength and resilience that have always defined Pakistan.

    Taking to X, Rizwan wrote: “We have learned from the holy words of Allah that you should not start a war, but if a war is forced upon you, then do not back down.”

    “Pakistan has long been a victim of terrorism. Our generations have grown up listening to the sound of bullets and the echoes of blasts,” he added.

    Rizwan also paid tribute to the martyrs, adding, “This soil is soaked with the blood of martyrs. And even today, there are young men alive here who love death the way some people love life.”

    He wrote: “Such a nation can never be defeated. Every war imposed on them only brings them closer, makes them more aware, and strengthens them. This message is for all those who can understand.”

    He ended his message by urging people to remain strong and keep their faith: “We must stay strong. We must have faith. We should neither commit injustice nor tolerate it.”

    Rizwan’s message came after May 7 Indian airstrikes targeted multiple areas in Pakistan, including Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh, and Muzaffarabad. At least 31 civilians were martyred, and more than 40 were injured.

    In response, the Pakistan Air Force shot down six Indian aircraft, including three Rafale jets.

    The situation remains tense, with both nations on high alert as the world watches closely.

  • No lights, no camera, no action; Lux style awards cancelled over security concerns

    No lights, no camera, no action; Lux style awards cancelled over security concerns

    The Lux Style Awards 2025, scheduled to take place on May 7 in Lahore, were cancelled just hours before the event.

    This major awards show has been a key part of Pakistan’s entertainment industry since 2001, celebrating achievements in television, film, fashion, and music. However, organisers made a last-minute decision to call off the ceremony following serious security concerns amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India.

    The cancellation follows Indian military strikes on Pakistan in the early hours of May 7, which killed 31 civilians, including children. The cross-border violence has raised security risks nationwide, prompting organisers to prioritise public safety over the planned celebrations.

    The timing of the decision adds to its emotional impact. With India falsely blaming Pakistan for the recent Pahalgam attack, and deadly airstrikes further escalating the situation, organisers say safety must come first.

    For now, the red carpet stays rolled up, and the stage remains empty.

  • Punjab closes schools for two days amid as Pakistan faces off with India

    Punjab closes schools for two days amid as Pakistan faces off with India

    The Punjab government has decided to close all schools, colleges, and universities in the province for the next two days, Friday and Saturday, as a safety measure due as the country faces off with India. 

    Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed that both public and private educational institutions will be closed during this time. He clarified that this is a temporary closure and that regular academic activities will resume on Monday, May 12.

    The closure is being implemented to protect students, teachers, and school staff from any potential harm due to ongoing security concerns.

    The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) had already postponed intermediate and matriculation exams scheduled for Wednesday. 

    Earlier in the day, Pakistan’s armed forces took down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones that India sent. These drones entered Pakistan last night, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

    The situation escalated early Wednesday morning when India launched strikes on Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Islamabad called this an “act of war” following the deadly attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) last month.

    Pakistan claimed that six locations, including mosques and hydropower plants, were targeted. The attack left at least 31 civilians dead, including children, and 57 others injured. In response, Pakistan’s military shot down five Indian Air Force jets, destroyed seven drones and targeted several Indian military positions along the Line of Control (LoC).

  • Does Hania Aamir really have another Instagram account? Superstar clears the air

    Does Hania Aamir really have another Instagram account? Superstar clears the air

    Renowned actress Hania Aamir recently addressed her fans through an Instagram story, warning them about fake accounts pretending to be her.

    “This is the only account I have on Instagram. In case anyone is getting any requests from any other accounts posing as me, please report them. Thank you. <3” she wrote.

    This clarification comes at a time when Hania is dealing with a massive drop in her online engagement. Following the recent Pahalgam attack, the Indian government reportedly blocked Instagram accounts of several Pakistani celebrities including Hania’s cutting them off from a large chunk of their fanbase in India.

    Before the ban, Hania’s Instagram posts regularly crossed 950,000 likes with thousands of comments. But now, her latest posts are getting around 85,000 likes  a nearly 90 percent drop in reach. Many believe this is due to her Indian followers losing access to her profile.

    Amid this situation, a mysterious Instagram account named ‘naaamtousunahogaa’ became visible to Indian users and was even followed by Hania’s official account. 


    This sparked rumors that she may have created a new account for her Indian fans a theory she has now subtly shut down with her recent statement.