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  • Journalist reveals how weather in Punjab, PAF patrolling destroyed Indian attack plans

    Journalist reveals how weather in Punjab, PAF patrolling destroyed Indian attack plans

    Prominent journalist Mansoor Ali Khan has revealed that, according to intelligence received by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), India was set to carry out a misadventure against Pakistan between the night of Thursday and Friday.

    “Pakistan Air Force received information that India was going to launch a misadventure against Pakistan at 2:30 am (Friday),” the journalist disclosed on his YouTube channel on Friday.

    Detailing on the aversion of the potential misadventure, Mansoor said that on the same night, the weather across the entire area, including the Punjab belt, suddenly deteriorated. “I don’t know whether it was divine help,” he said.

    He further argued that the misadventure might have been averted as “severe patrolling was ongoing” in the Gilgit-Baltistan region that night.

    Regarding claims that the danger of war has faded, the journalist said that nearly 50 fighter jets, including MiG-21s and German-made Rafales, are stationed near the border in India.

    “At one point, 40 to 50 Pakistani fighter jets were also in the air, patrolling simultaneously,” he added, highlighting the escalating tensions.

    He further stated that Pakistan’s radar system and satellite coverage are so strong that all the Indian airports near the border, including Srinagar, fall within their surveillance range.

    Without revealing the name, he concluded that information regarding the potential Indian misadventure had also come from an “ally”.

    Mansoor also dismissed claims that on April 29, Indian fighter jets were patrolling near Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) for 22 minutes, noting that their communication systems were jammed for five minutes.

    Earlier, APP quoted security sources as reporting that the PAF had detected four Indian Rafale fighter jets patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) late Tuesday night, forcing them to retreat after a coordinated response.

    “On the night of April 29/30, four Indian Rafale jets conducted patrolling within Indian geographical boundaries over IIOJK,” APP reported, quoting security sources.

    Following an attack in Pahalgam, in held Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, tensions surged between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

    On April 23, India unilaterally suspended the long-standing Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a critical water-sharing agreement brokered by the World Bank, which had held steady through numerous conflicts between the two countries.

    India has suggested that cross-border links may have been involved in the attack, although it has not provided concrete evidence. In contrast, Pakistan has strongly denied any involvement.

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the incident to determine the truth.

  • PSL X breaks records with 1.1 billion views in just 12 matches

    PSL X breaks records with 1.1 billion views in just 12 matches

    The tenth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL X) is making headlines across the globe, but this time, it is not just because of thrilling cricketing clashes as the league has recorded a historic surge of 826.5% in digital live-streaming viewership during the opening week as compared to last season.


    According to data compiled by Walee Technologies, PSL X recorded a whopping 1.1 billion views within the first 12 matches, marking a transformative shift in how cricket is consumed in Pakistan, and emerging as one of the most-watched digital sporting events in South Asia.

    The opening three games alone attracted a massive 477.7 million livestream views, dwarfing last year’s figure of 57.8 million for the same period. The breakdown is as follows:

    Match 1: 137.6 million views
    Match 2: 253.5 million views
    Match 3: 86.5 million views

    These numbers are credited to PSL’s expanded digital partnerships across platforms, including Daraz, Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad and Begin, offering broader accessibility and mobile-first engagement.

    With just 12 matches played, the tournament has surpassed 1.1 billion cumulative views and clocked over 16.25 billion minutes of total watch time. This surge reflects not only the league’s widespread popularity but also a deliberate digital-first approach from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), leveraging live streaming, short-form content and on-demand highlights to capture fragmented, fast-moving online audiences.

    Meanwhile, the PCB’s official digital media channels have also recorded exceptional growth across all platforms with over 1.4 billion views across Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X.

    The content strategy behind this includes a powerful mix of match highlights, player features, behind-the-scenes content and fan-focused reels that resonate particularly well with Gen Z and millennial viewers.

    As PSL celebrates its 10th year, it’s also laying down the foundation of a digitally empowered future for Pakistani sports broadcasting. The blend of accessibility, multi-platform content and interactive fan experiences is turning PSL into a global digital property.

    IPL STREAMING BAN

    Separately, amid tensions with India, the government has officially banned the online streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on local platforms. This decision comes after India banned the online streaming of the PSL in the country.

    According to a government order, popular streaming platforms like Tapmad have already taken down IPL matches from their websites. The ban is said to have been imposed on Friday night (May 2) and will apply to all platforms that were previously showing IPL matches in Pakistan.

  • Jannat Mirza returning home after being criticised for silence on Pak-India tensions

    Jannat Mirza returning home after being criticised for silence on Pak-India tensions

    Pakistani TikToker Jannat Mirza, who has recently been the target of criticism for remaining silent on the rising tensions between Pakistan and India, has now shared her thoughts—urging peace and dialogue over war.


    In a viral video, Jannat was seen avoiding a journalist’s question about how the escalating tensions between the two countries might impact public figures like herself.

    Her refusal to respond drew backlash, with many netizens accusing her of prioritising Indian followers over taking a stand for Pakistan.
    Without responding to the criticism, Jannat posted an Instagram story expressing her concern over the situation. She wrote: “I was supposed to spend my holidays in London, but due to the looming threat of war between India and Pakistan, I’ve decided to cut my trip short and return home. My love for Pakistan knows no bounds, and nothing is more important to me than the safety and well-being of my country.”

    She further emphasised the need for peace, saying, “War is never a solution to any problem; it only brings destruction and devastation. I firmly believe that issues should be resolved through peaceful dialogue and table talks, not through violence and aggression.”

    Jannat concluded her message with a hopeful note, “Let’s hope for a peaceful resolution and a brighter future for our beloved Pakistan.”

    Her statement comes at a time when public figures are increasingly under pressure to speak up amid growing tensions between the neighbouring nations.

  • Ducky Bhai refuses to comment on India’s threats against Pakistan

    Ducky Bhai refuses to comment on India’s threats against Pakistan

    Popular YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, widely known as Ducky Bhai, refused to comment when questioned about rising tensions between Pakistan and India.

    He appeared at the Lahore High Court on Thursday in a case related to reckless driving and was granted bail until May 5.

    After the court hearing, a reporter asked Ducky Bhai about the recent warning issued by the Pakistani government regarding a potential Indian attack within the next 36 to 48 hours. The journalist asked:“The federal interior minister has said that India may attack Pakistan within 36 to 48 hours. As a social media influencer, what is your stance on this?”

    Ducky Bhai chose not to respond.

    Instead, his lawyer Chaudhary Usman addressed the media, saying:“We’ll speak on this matter some other time. For now, we’re here for the case at hand, and we’ll stick to that.”

    Another reporter asked Ducky Bhai about the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India, specifically regarding the online propaganda being spread by Indian social media influencers, and whether Pakistani influencers should also speak up.

    Ducky Bhai remained silent, but his lawyer responded, “Absolutely, we stand with our country, our army, and our institutions.”

    A journalist then asked, “Shouldn’t a strong response be given?”

    To this, Ducky Bhai replied, “Right now, I’m dealing with my own personal issues. Let me sort those out first, then I’ll talk about this.”

    When a final question suggested that he might be staying silent to protect his Indian viewership, Ducky Bhai responded: “No, I don’t really have that much viewership in India.”

    The YouTuber recently faced legal trouble after the Motorway Police took action against him for posting a video in which he was seen speeding and driving hands-free on the motorway.

    As political tensions grow between Pakistan and India, public figures are increasingly under pressure to take a stance. However, many remain silent, aware that their fan bases span both countries.

    Earlier, Pakistan’s most-followed TikToker, Jannat Mirza, also made headlines—but not for her content.

    At a recent public event in London promoting Shumaila’s Aesthetic Hair Laser Clinic, Jannat was asked about the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India following the Pahalgam attack.

    Instead of answering, she gestured by sealing her lips and walked away.

    Her reaction sparked immediate backlash online, with many accusing her of avoiding the topic to protect her following in India. Some social media users even questioned her courage and credibility as a public figure.

  • Pakistan bans online streaming of IPL

    Pakistan bans online streaming of IPL

    The Pakistani government has officially banned the online streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on local platforms.

    This decision comes after India banned the online streaming of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the country following the recent attack in Pahalgam in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

    Popular streaming platforms like Tapmad have already taken down IPL matches from their websites. The ban is said to have been imposed on Friday night and will apply to all platforms that were previously showing IPL matches in Pakistan, according to a government order.

    This move also comes in response to India blocking the social media accounts of several well-known Pakistani cricketers. There was no official explanation, but Indian users on platform X (formerly Twitter) reported that they could no longer access the profiles of Pakistani stars like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf. Some even claimed that Mohammad Rizwan and the official Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accounts were also blocked in India.

    Screenshots shared online showed messages such as “Account not available in India” on these profiles, making them inaccessible to Indian followers.

    Tensions between the two countries have increased shortly after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, IIOJK, on 22 April, which resulted in 26 tourists losing their lives.

  • Pakistan will destroy any structure India builds to stop water flow: defence minister

    Pakistan will destroy any structure India builds to stop water flow: defence minister

    Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned India on Friday that it would strike if it attempts to construct any structure to block the flow of water into Pakistan in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

    “If they attempt to construct such a type of structure, we will strike it and destroy it,” the Defence Minister said while speaking on a private news outlet in response to a question of whether Pakistan will strike first if India attempts to divert or stop the flow of water from western rivers.


    India had taken several measures, including putting the long-standing IWT in abeyance after the April 22 attack in Pahalgam in Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir, which killed 26 people. 

    Asif said that stopping water will be an act of aggression against Pakistan. “Aggression is not only carried out through artillery shells or gunfire. It has many types and phases. [Stopping the water] is also a phase of aggression. Such actions can lead nations to die from hunger and thirst,” he explained.

    However, in the same breath, Asif said, “But for now, we are heading to forums available to us, starting from the Indus Waters Treaty. We will pursue this matter.”

    In response to a question about the risk of war between Pakistan and India, Asif asserted that it cannot be said that the threat of war has been averted or reduced. “India had also responded 12 days later in 2019,” he added.

    Regarding the accusation of Pakistan’s involvement in the Pahalgam attack, Asif stated that India has failed to provide any concrete evidence. “Not even a shred of evidence has been placed before the international opinion or international community,” he said.

    On being asked to comment on US Vice President JD Vance’s recent statement, “Our hope here is that India responds to this terrorist attack in a way that doesn’t lead to a wider regional conflict,” the security czar said, “As per my interpretation, Vance has left room for India for face saving.”

    When the host questioned, “What if India, for face-saving attempts to make such a move [strike] like Balakot?” he responded, “We will blacken its face.”

    JD Vance in an interview with FOX News on Thursday stated, “We hope frankly that Pakistan, to the extent that they are responsible, cooperate with India to make sure the terrorists, sometimes operating in their territory, are hunted down and dealt with. That’s how we hope this unfolds.”

  • YOU star reveals keeping Holy Quran on bedside for reading

    YOU star reveals keeping Holy Quran on bedside for reading

    Renowned Hollywood actor Penn Badgley, best known for You and Gossip Girl, recently shared an unexpected and thoughtful glimpse into his spiritual life — one that includes reading the Quran and performing daily prayers.

    In an interview with USA TODAY’s The Essentials, Badgley revealed the kind of books that keep him grounded, especially while portraying intense characters like Joe Goldberg.

    “Honestly, on my nightstand I have the Quran, which sometimes I’ll meditate on a passage from,” Badgley said.

     He also said that he reads Dracula. “It’s a good book.”

    Aside from his nighttime reading, Badgley also finds peace each morning through a deeply meaningful prayer ritual rooted in the Baháʼí Faith.


    “I have a comical, total bankruptcy of a morning routine because of children and work,” he says.
    Still, one practice remains consistent.

    “But here’s the one thing I have. If I get this, it’s worth all of the things,” he says. “There’s this particular prayer within the Baháʼí Writings,” says Badgley, who is part of the Baháʼí Faith, “called the long obligatory prayer. 


    It takes about 15 minutes to say. I have it memorized, and I’ve had it memorized for years, because I love it. I timed it: If I say it extremely fast, I can say it in seven minutes. And then meditate like two minutes after, so I’ve gotten it down to a nine-minute routine if I blitz through it.”

    He adds that when time allows, he extends the experience for a more meditative start to his day.

    “I can take 15 to 20 minutes if I want to be a little more luxurious. If I can do that on any given day, any morning, it just makes such a difference, because it orients me to remember a bit more clearly the purpose and nature of life – or at least a fulfilling life, an enriching one.”

  • Umar Akmal reveals ‘shocking’ response from Wahab Riaz on national team comeback

    Umar Akmal reveals ‘shocking’ response from Wahab Riaz on national team comeback

    Pakistani middle-order batter Umar Akmal has revealed that he approached former selector Wahab Riaz in hopes of making a return to the Pakistan national team but was left stunned by Wahab’s response.

    In an interview with a private TV channel, Umar claimed, “When Wahab Riaz was the selector, I told him that I wanted to return to the national team and play for my country. In response, he asked me, ‘Have you played any trial matches?’ I was shocked to hear that.”

    Expressing disappointment, Umar said that such a question was disrespectful to a player of his experience. “After a 15-year cricket career, being asked whether I’ve played trial matches is an insult,” he stated.

    Previously, Umar Akmal had also criticised former head coach Waqar Younis and former captain Younis Khan. He alleged that Younis Khan repeatedly criticised him during Test matches for playing aggressive shots. “Whenever I played attacking shots, Younis would say, ‘Do you want to play T20 cricket in a Test match?’” Umar recalled.

    He further claimed that Waqar Younis had issues not only with him but also with his brothers Kamran and Adnan Akmal. “Waqar questioned why all three of us were part of the national team at the same time,” Umar said.

    Umar accused Waqar Younis of prematurely writing him off as a T20 player. “He believed that I had no future left in T20 cricket,” Umar alleged.

    In the past, other players like Mohammad Amir have also expressed dissatisfaction with Waqar Younis’s coaching, with Amir levelling serious allegations against the legendary fast bowler.

    Umar Akmal last played for Pakistan in October 2019 against Sri Lanka in Lahore.

  • Central Asian Volleyball Championship shifted from Pakistan to Uzbekistan

    Central Asian Volleyball Championship shifted from Pakistan to Uzbekistan

    The Central Asian Volleyball Championship, originally scheduled to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 29, has been relocated to Uzbekistan amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India following the recent Pahalgam attack.

    The relocation was prompted by security concerns raised by participating teams, who were hesitant to travel to Pakistan amidst regional instability. The incident in Pahalgam, located in Indian-occupied Kashmir, resulted in the killing of 26 Indian tourists, significantly escalated diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

    The final decision to move the tournament was made during a recent meeting of the Central Asian Volleyball Federation held in Nepal. The Pakistan Volleyball Federation has officially confirmed the event’s relocation.

    In response to the Pahalgam incident, India has taken several diplomatic actions, including the suspension of certain provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty, prompting Pakistan to issue a strong response. The worsening relationship between the two nuclear-armed countries has begun to impact regional sports, with the volleyball championship being the latest casualty.

    The tournament will now be held in Uzbekistan on the originally scheduled dates.

  • Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan’s Instagram accounts blocked in India

    Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan’s Instagram accounts blocked in India

    In the latest episode of Indian insecurity over Pakistani media channels, celebrities and influencers’ penetration and popularity among Indian audiences, the country has now blocked the Instagram accounts of star Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam.

    As per the details, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered a ban on a number of Pakistani YouTube channels and social media accounts.

    While several accounts, including those of Pakistani news outlets, celebrities and cricketers, were banned over the past 48 hours, now, the Indian government has gone on to block in the country the official social media accounts belonging to incumbent Pakistan captain Rizwan and batting sensation Babar.

    Earlier, India also blocked the YouTube channels of former captains Rashid Latif and Shahid Afridi, as well as speedster Shoaib Akhtar and former cricketer Basit Ali.

    India has cited “national security concerns” as the reason for blocking the content amid escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours over the deadly Pahalgam attack in held Kashmir last week.

    At least 26 tourists were killed in a gun attack on April 22, following which New Delhi continues to hurl baseless allegations against Pakistan. The allegations, which Islamabad has denied with proof, have led to war rhetoric from across the border besides global calls for peace and restraint.