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As social media continues to flood with posts by Pakistanis crushing over Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Aurangzeb Ahmed, senior journalist and analyst Mansoor Ali Khan has revealed the age of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) heartthrob, going on to pass comments that have not sat well with netizens, especially women.

On Wednesday, Khan, in a video posted on his YouTube channel, quoted sources to reveal the age of AVM Aurangzeb, who had taken the internet by storm for his personality and wit since appearing in two pressers alongside Inter-Services Pubic Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry during the clashes with India.

Without naming his source, Khan said he had asked them about AVM Aurangzeb’s age, and learnt that the PAF officer was 53 or 54 years old.

This, however, wasn’t all, as the journalist then went on to call out his admirers, especially women, who had been crushing over Aurangzeb since his public appearances. “Control your feelings and eyes, and move forward,” Khan said, revealing that the AVM was married.

“To those of you for whom he is your father’s age… you should be ashamed. And to those who are married… you should also have some shame,” he added.

Khan further revealed that he was trying to secure an interview or podcast with AVM Aurangzeb but the latter rarely appeared on TV. “He only shows up during press conferences. But still, I will try to invite him for a podcast or interview.”

The comments, however, did not sit well with a number of social media users as they argued:

Nestlé Pakistan inaugurated the Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK) room at the Government Model Boys High School Hussainabad, Skardu, making it the fifth N4HK room in Gilgit-Baltistan, to foster and promote nutrition awareness in the region.

The N4HK program is part of Nestlé’s global nutritional awareness initiative to ensure that children understand the value of nutrition as they grow older. To date, over 500 teachers have been trained in Hunza, Gilgit, Nagar, Skardu, Shigar, and Kharmang, with the goal of positively impacting more than 20,000 children through the N4HK program in the region.

Inaugurating the room, Governor Gilgit Baltistan, Syed Mehdi Shah said, “Nestlé’s N4HK program has been instrumental in creating awareness about nutrition in our schools and communities and we are delighted at its expansion in GB for the welfare of our communities.” He also reaffirmed the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan’s commitment to further supporting and expanding the nutrition awareness program across the region.

Talking on the occasion, Jason Avanceña, CEO, Nestlé Pakistan said, “The N4HK program outreach across Pakistan is an endorsement of Nestlé’s endeavor to promote healthy nutrition in the country and we are pleased to strengthen our partnership with the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan. So far, the N4HK program has reached out to 400,000 kids, trained more than 2600 teachers and has developed 20 N4HK Rooms with 11 partners from private and public sector across Pakistan.”

Till-date Nestlé has also trained more than 2200 children on sustainability through Sustainability Training for Kids in partnership with WWF in order to develop children as better stewards of our planet. N4HK is Nestlé’s global nutritional awareness initiative which supports, teachers and caregivers on their journey to raise healthier kids through a curriculum-based education program promoting healthy nutrition, hydration, hygiene and active lifestyle.

N4HK’s presence in Pakistan extends the length and breadth of the country – from Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federal Capital to Punjab and Sindh. The N4HK program is part of Nestlé’s commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 of Good Health and Well-Being.

Nestlé, with its global headquarters based in Switzerland, has had a longstanding presence in Pakistan for over 36 years, and is committed to be a force for good throughout its value chain by Creating Shared Value for communities.

For further information, please contact:
Muhammad Rahat Hussain
Corporate Manager Public Affairs & Media Relations
muhammadrahat.hussain@pk.nestle.com

Global nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has ruled out Indian reports and speculations of radiation leaks from any nuclear facility in Pakistan following the country’s escalated military engagement with India.

“We are aware of the reports you are referring to. Based on information available to the IAEA, there has been no radiation leak or release from any nuclear facility in Pakistan,” an Indian outlet quoted an IAEA spokesperson as saying on Thursday (today) in response to a query on whether any nuclear incident or spill has been brought to the notice of the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre.

The IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre, which was established in 2005, is the focal point for the coordination of international assistance in emergency preparedness and response to radiation incidents and emergencies regardless of their cause or severity.

Speculations in India had skyrocketed that Pakistan had come under nuclear radiation following an alleged Indian Air Force strike in Kirana Hills in Pakistan last week.

A fake notification also popped up on Indian social media, saying the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination in Pakistan claimed that radiation leaked on Sunday during the transfer of a sophisticated mechanism in the northern region of Pakistan.

In a joint press briefing on Monday, after being asked whether the IAF had targeted any nuclear facility in Pakistan, Air Marshal Bharti, Director General of Air Operations, said, “We have not hit Kirana Hills. I did not brief in my briefing yesterday.”

It merits a mention that an agreement was made between India and Pakistan in December 1998 on the prohibition of attacks against nuclear installations and facilities.

According to the agreement, the term “nuclear installation or facility” includes nuclear power and research reactors, fuel fabrication, uranium enrichment, isotope separation, and reprocessing facilities, as well as any other installations with fresh or irradiated nuclear fuel and materials in any form and establishments storing significant quantities of radioactive materials.

Section two of the agreement read, “Each Contracting Party shall inform the other on 1st January of each calendar year of the latitude and longitude of its nuclear installations and facilities and whenever there is any change.”

Under the Agreement, on January 1, 2025, India and Pakistan had reportedly exchanged, through diplomatic channels, the list of “nuclear installations and facilities” covered between the two countries.

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!”

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.”