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  • Babar Azam likely to miss today’s match against Karachi Kings

    Babar Azam likely to miss today’s match against Karachi Kings

    Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam has suffered an injury, putting his participation in an upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) match in doubt.

    According to reports, the star batter sustained a blow to his finger during a practice session yesterday. Following the incident, Babar was taken to the hospital, where he underwent scans to assess the extent of the injury.

    Initial reports suggest that Babar Azam may have fractured his finger, making his availability for the match against Karachi Kings uncertain. Reports further claim that due to the seriousness of the injury, there is a possibility that he could be ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.

    Peshawar Zalmi is expected to issue an official update soon about Babar Azam. 

    Peshawar Zalmi is scheduled to face Karachi Kings later today.

  • PM all praise for armed forces over befitting response to India

    PM all praise for armed forces over befitting response to India

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and its chief for their swift and immediate response to Indian aggression, stating that the armed forces had prior intelligence about India’s hostile plans.

    “Last night, 80 Indian aircraft were part of the offensive, but Pakistan’s air defence effectively neutralised the threat,” he said while addressing the National Assembly session today (Wednesday).

    “We shot down five enemy jets, including Rafales, and also downed two Indian drones,” he added. “Our enemies were unable to sleep last night, and our friends have realised that they can turn to Pakistan for help in difficult times. There is nothing more honourable for Pakistan than this,” he added.

    PM Shehbaz praised the Pakistani armed forces for giving a “strong and befitting” response to India’s aggression, condemning the “enemy” for launching the attack under the cover of darkness.

    He said that India shifted the entire blame of the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), on Pakistan without any evidence. “They tried to convince the entire world that, God forbid, Pakistan was involved in the incident,” the premier said.

    The prime minister also highlighted alleged links between India and terrorist organisations such as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

    Criticising India’s silence on the Jaffer Express attack, he said New Delhi failed to even condemn the terrorist incident. “Instead of showing empathy, the tragedy was mocked in India,” he added.

    Praying for the high ranks of the civilians killed in Indian airstrikes on Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir last night, PM Shehbaz lamented that the “martyred” included not only women and men but also children.

  • ‘Pakistan have us a walima’; Shafaat Ali mocks India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ in viral Modi spoof

    ‘Pakistan have us a walima’; Shafaat Ali mocks India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ in viral Modi spoof

    Comedian Shafaat Ali has added his signature satirical twist to the national discourse, as outrage continues across Pakistan over India’s recent missile attacks, this time by imitating Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video.

    In the clip, posted on Instagram, Shafaat mocked India’s military move by parodying Modi’s speech style and choice of words.

    Speaking in a thick Modi accent, he said, “Last night, our Air Force asked for permission, and the command was ‘Sindoor’, a decision that will change history and win the Bihar elections.”

    Referring to Pakistan’s powerful retaliation, he joked, “When our Air Force reached Pakistan, we were given a full walima in response. Now, what can I say about our Rafale and MiG aircraft?”

    The spoof didn’t end there. In a humorous tribute to Pakistan’s military leadership, Shafaat, still in character as Modi, declared, “We want to say only one thing to Pakistan on behalf of the Indian Army and the world’s largest democracy: General Asim Munir, you are my life, my soul!”

    Shafaat’s satirical video quickly went viral, striking a chord with viewers who found humour in the face of ongoing tensions. While packed with comedy, the performance also captured the spirit of a nation standing united against aggression.

  • ‘Sikh soldiers begin rebellion, Pakistani flag raised in Indian Punjab’

    ‘Sikh soldiers begin rebellion, Pakistani flag raised in Indian Punjab’

    Leader of the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) movement Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has said that Sikh soldiers in the Indian Army have begun a rebellion against the Indian state following his call not to participate in a war against Pakistan.

    Pannun shared a video statement on the @sikhsforjustice Instagram account on Tuesday night, saying that Sikh troops raised the Pakistani flag at Dashmesh College in Indian Punjab as a show of solidarity with Pakistan. The college walls were reportedly painted with slogans such as, “Sikhs welcome the Pakistani Army.”

    “The Narendra Modi-led government has already declared war against Pakistan using water as a weapon,” he said.

    Pannun further alleged that the Indian government has confiscated the mobile phones of Sikh soldiers, and their families were asked not to make any external contact. 

    He also played an audio clip, which he claimed was from a Sikh soldier refusing to fight against Pakistan and pledging support for the Pakistani military.

    Urging Sikh soldiers to join hands with Pakistan to establish Khalistan, a separate homeland for Sikhs, Pannun said they would place Khalistani flags on military tanks and march to Delhi, turning it into the capital of Khalistan.

  • ‘India has put it’s hand in the lion’s mouth’; Muneeb Butt slams attack on civilians

    ‘India has put it’s hand in the lion’s mouth’; Muneeb Butt slams attack on civilians

    Pakistani actor Muneeb Butt has spoken out strongly against India’s recent “cowardly” missile attacks, condemning the assault on Pakistani civilians carried out under the cover of darkness.

    Taking to Instagram, Muneeb shared a powerful video in which he criticised Indian aggression and called for national unity.

    “India carried out a cowardly attack in the dark of night, targeting innocent children in madrasas and the poor living nearby,” he said.

    Calling for a united front, Muneeb addressed the Pakistani public, saying: “I want to say one thing to my people this is not the time to fight each other over politics. We’ve been attacked by an external enemy. At this moment, we all need to unite and send one clear message: the people of Pakistan are not afraid of anyone.”

    Referring to Pakistan’s defence capabilities, he added: “Pakistan is a nuclear power the only Islamic country with nuclear weapons. India has no idea it has put its hand in the mouth of a lion. This attack will be responded to befittingly.”

    Muneeb emphasised that his criticism is not aimed at the Indian public, but rather at those fueling extremist ideologies, stating, “We have no enmity with the Indian people. Our fight is against the anti-Islamic mindset of India’s current leadership. As long as there is blood in our veins, we will resist this mindset and we will win.”

    Indian army launched overnight attacks on Kotli, Muzaffarabad, and Bagh in Azad Kashmir, as well as Muridke and Ahmedpur Sharqia in Punjab, resulting in the martyrdom of 26 civilians, including two children and injuring 46 others. Two mosques were also destroyed in the assault.

    In response, Pakistan’s armed forces launched a decisive counterattack, reportedly destroying three Rafale jets, a Sukhoi, a MiG-29, and two drones. Additionally, they hit Indian brigade headquarters, forcing the Indian side to raise white flags at multiple points along the Line of Control (LoC), an apparent admission of defeat.

  • May 9 riots: Top court allows civilian trial in military court by five-to-two majority

    May 9 riots: Top court allows civilian trial in military court by five-to-two majority

    The Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned the October 2023 ruling by a five-member bench that had barred the military from trying civilians under the Pakistan Army Act in connection with the May 9 violence.

    A larger seven-member bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, accepted intra-court appeals challenging the earlier verdict that had declared the military trials of civilians unconstitutional. The new ruling effectively sets aside the previous decision by a majority of five to two.

    Five of the seven judges ruled in favour of the appeals, while Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan dissented.

    According to the short order, the court stated that the earlier judgment declaring military trials of civilians unconstitutional “stands nullified.”

    Following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan on 9 May 2023, protests erupted nationwide and turned violent. Protesters attacked military installations and public buildings. After the arrests of those involved, the government announced its intent to try them in military courts.

    This move was challenged in the Supreme Court, which in October 2023 ruled the decision unconstitutional.

    The government then filed intra-court appeals, which have now been upheld by the larger bench.

  • They targeted a child’: Seven-year-old son of army officer martyred in Indian attack on AJK

    They targeted a child’: Seven-year-old son of army officer martyred in Indian attack on AJK

    In a deeply heartbreaking incident, seven-year-old Arz-e-Abbas, son of Pakistan Army Lieutenant Colonel Zaheer, was martyred in a cowardly and unprovoked attack by Indian forces.

    According to security sources, the Indian army launched overnight assaults on various areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir between May 6 and 7. The attack involved heavy shelling and deliberately targeted unarmed civilians, including children.


    The tragic death of Arz-e-Abbas has plunged the entire nation into mourning. Condemnation is pouring in over the targeting of innocent lives, with citizens and officials calling it an appalling act of inhumanity.

    Pakistan’s armed forces have vowed a strong and decisive response, assuring the nation that the blood of innocent civilians will not go to waste. 

    Indian military’s assault on six civilian locations—including Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Muridke, and Ahmedpur Sharqia—claimed the lives of at least 26 civilians and left 46 others injured, according to official sources.

  • X unbanned in Pakistan as India censors Pakistani accounts

    X unbanned in Pakistan as India censors Pakistani accounts

    After more than a year of being blocked, X (previously Twitter) is now accessible once again in Pakistan without a VPN, while India blocks almost all famous Pakistani accounts in the country. The platform started working normally last night, shortly after Indian airstrikes hit several areas across the country in the early hours of Wednesday.

    The recent rise in tensions between India and Pakistan came after missile attacks hit areas like  Bahawalpur, Muzaffarabad, Muridke, Sialkot and Kotli. In response, Pakistan shot down five Indian fighter jets.

    According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Indian strikes killed 26 people and injured 46 others. The attacks targeted civilian areas and religious places, including mosques, causing heavy losses.

    Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) has now given the country’s military full permission to respond to the Indian strikes. In a statement issued earlier today, the government strongly said, “In consonance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, Pakistan reserves the right to respond, in self-defence, at a time, place, and manner of its choosing to avenge the loss of innocent Pakistani lives and blatant violation of its sovereignty.”

    X was first restricted in February 2024, but for a long time, the government didn’t officially confirm the ban. Most users had to rely on VPNs to access the app. In March 2024, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) admitted in court that the ban was in place following an order from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

    Later, in April 2024, the Ministry of Interior told the Islamabad High Court that X was blocked due to “national security concerns” and misuse of the platform during sensitive national events.

    Now, after more than a year, X is working again, but there is no official announcement from the government yet. Still, users across the country are able to use it without VPNs, and the app is functioning normally.

    Although it’s unclear if the removal of the ban is permanent, for now, Twitter is accessible, and Pakistani users are back online.

  • Armed forces authorised to strike India back at time, place of choosing

    Armed forces authorised to strike India back at time, place of choosing

    The National Security Council’s (NSC) meeting has clarified that in consonance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, Pakistan reserved the right to respond in self-defence at a time, place, and manner of its choosing to avenge the loss of civilian lives and “blatant violation of its sovereignty,” a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) today (Wednesday) has said. 

    During the intervening night between May 6 and May 7, India launched 24 attacks on six different places on Pakistani soil, martyring 26 innocent civilians and leaving 46 wounded, Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed in a press briefing Wednesday morning. 

    DG ISPR, while outlining Pakistan’s response to India’s aggression, said that one jet each was shot down in the General Areas of Bhatinda, Jammu, Akhnoor, and Srinagar, while two were brought down in Avantipur. He added that the downed Indian aircraft included three Rafale jets, one MiG-29, one SU aircraft, and a Heron combat drone.


    “The Armed Forces of Pakistan have duly been authorised to undertake corresponding actions in this regard,” read the PMO statement, which was issued after the NSC meeting.

    The forum, convened under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, offered fateha for the souls of the innocent civilians martyred in India’s strikes, extended its heartfelt condolences to the near ones of the martyrs, and wished speedy recovery for the injured, said the statement.

    The statement further said, “The Armed Forces of Pakistan, in line with the exercise of the right of self-defense and response framework outlined in NSC statement dated 22 April 2025, resolutely defended the territorial integrity of Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir, against the Indian aggression, while also bringing down five Indian fighter aircrafts and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the process.”

    The statement elaborated that the Indian Armed Forces on the night of 6/7 May 2025, launched coordinated missile, air and drone strikes on multiple locations within Pakistan’s sovereign territory, including Sialkot, Shakargarh, Muridke and Bahawalpur in Punjab, Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

    Terming the attack “unprovoked” and “unjustified” the forum said that the enemy deliberately targeted the civilian areas on the false pretext of presence of imaginary terrorist camps, resulting in the martyrdom of innocent men, women, and children, and causing damage to the civilian infrastructure, including mosques.

    “India’s act of aggression also caused grave danger to commercial airlines belonging to brotherly gulf countries, endangering the lives of thousands of on-board passengers. Besides, the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project was also deliberately targeted in violation of international conventions,” the statement reads.

    PMO’s statement further said that the NSC meeting condemned the “illegal acts” by India as “blatant violations of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, which manifestly constituted acts of war under international law”.

    “The deliberate targeting of civilians, including innocent women and children, by the Indian military constitutes a heinous and shameful crime, that is in violation of all norms of human behaviour and the provisions of international law.”


    “Pakistan has been emphatically rejecting Indian allegations claiming the presence of terrorist camps on its territory. It would also be recalled that immediately after 22 April 2025, Pakistan made a sincere offer for a credible, transparent and neutral investigation, which unfortunately was not accepted. The international media personnel had already visited these “imaginary terrorist camps” on 6 May 2025, and more visits were planned for 7 May 2025. 

    However, apprehensive of its falsehood being exposed, and without a shred of evidence about its claims, the Indian leadership, bereft of any morality, has now gone to the extent of attacking innocent civilians in order to satiate its delusional thoughts and short-sighted political objectives. Attacking its innocent people is neither tolerable nor acceptable to Pakistan. India, against all sanity and rationality has once again ignited an inferno in the region, the responsibility for ensuing consequences shall lie squarely with India,” the statement concluded.

  • South Korean singer Kim Dawood offers prayers for Pakistan’s safety

    South Korean singer Kim Dawood offers prayers for Pakistan’s safety

    South Korean singer and YouTuber Kim Dawood, who embraced Islam, has voiced his support for Pakistan after India launched attacks on at least six targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir early Wednesday morning.

    In a video shared on his Instagram account, Kim compiled joyful highlights from his travels across Pakistan, showcasing the country’s natural beauty and warm hospitality. The video was accompanied by a powerful caption aimed at those who had discouraged him from visiting.

    “This video is a befitting reply from me to those who used to stop me from going to Pakistan by saying that Pakistan is not a safe country,” he wrote.

    He further added.“I always pray for the safety and protection of Pakistan.”

    Kim Dawood’s post comes at a time when tensions have sharply escalated between Pakistan and India. On the night of the attacks, Indian forces targeted civilian areas in Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Muridke, and Ahmedpur Sharqia, resulting in the martyrdom of 26 civilians and injuries to 43 others, according to official sources.

    In response, the Pakistan Army retaliated forcefully, destroying five Indian aircraft, one drone, an infantry brigade headquarters, and a battalion HQ of the Indian 6 Mahar Unit. Following the counterstrike, Indian troops were seen hoisting white flags at the Line of Control, signalling retreat and an unofficial admission of defeat.