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Pakistan’s military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has declared that Pakistan will respond “mercilessly” to any aggression from India, warning New Delhi against escalating tensions in the region. Speaking to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) dismissed Indian accusations linking Pakistan to the recent attack in Pahalgam, asserting that India’s use of such incidents for political mileage is both baseless and dangerous. “India is not Israel, nor is Pakistan Palestine,” he said, rejecting any comparisons and cautioning that South Asia is not a playground for military adventurism. “We are not a nation…

The annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group commenced in Algiers on Monday, bringing together ministers and representatives from 57 member countries to deliberate on sustainable solutions to the socio-economic challenges facing the Islamic world. The four-day event, running from May 19 to 22, marks the 50th meeting of the IsDB Board of Governors — a significant milestone in the institution’s five-decade journey of promoting Islamic finance, development cooperation, and economic resilience across member states. On the opening day, the spotlight was placed on youth empowerment, with a dedicated Youth Development Forum addressing the multifaceted issues young people…

National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. Asim Malik and Iranian NSA Ali Akbar Ahmadian held a detailed telephone exchange on Monday. The conversation touched on a range of shared concerns, with both sides expressing interest in strengthening economic engagement and jointly addressing regional security challenges. Ahmadian stressed that Iran and Pakistan “will not allow regional peace to be undermined by external players.” Lt. Gen. Asim Malik auded Iran’s “positive and stabilising role” in the region and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to collaborate more closely with Tehran on matters of mutual interest. The phone call follows a similar exchange last week between the…

England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he gave up alcohol earlier this year in a bid to accelerate his recovery from a hamstring injury, as he eyes a return to the national side ahead of the summer home series. The 33-year-old all-rounder, who underwent surgery following an injury sustained during the third Test against New Zealand in December, disclosed on a recent podcast that he has been sober since January. Speaking on The Untapped podcast, hosted by former reality TV star Spencer Matthews, Stokes reflected on the toll injuries have taken on his body, suggesting that his decision to stop…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to commence final negotiations on the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026. According to sources within the Ministry of Finance, the talks, which began this week, will continue until May 22, involving key government institutions including the Ministry of Finance, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Planning Commission, State Bank of Pakistan, Economic Affairs Division, and the Ministry of Petroleum. Officials said the primary focus of these discussions is to finalise revenue and expenditure proposals, ensuring alignment with IMF conditions as Pakistan seeks to stabilise its economy amid ongoing fiscal…

The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) plays a crucial role in Pakistan’s social safety net by providing financial assistance to low-income families and vulnerable groups. In the upcoming fiscal year, an allocation of Rs 716 billion is projected for BISP in the national budget. In order to enhance the impact of BISP and address rising inflation and socio-economic challenges, it is proposed that the budget allocation for BISP be increased by up to 20% in the next fiscal year. This increase will allow for an expansion of beneficiary coverage, improved stipend amounts, and greater transparency in fund distribution. Key components…

Microsoft has outlined its vision for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) agents from different companies can work together seamlessly, sharing information and retaining memories of past interactions to improve user experiences. Speaking ahead of the company’s annual Build conference in Seattle scheduled for May 19, Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott highlighted efforts to promote industry-wide standards enabling interoperability among AI agents — software systems designed to autonomously perform specific tasks, such as troubleshooting software bugs. Scott revealed that Microsoft is supporting the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source initiative introduced by Anthropic, a Google-backed AI research firm. MCP…

Popular Pakistani music has been abruptly removed from the popular streaming platform Spotify in India, sparking concern and disappointment among music lovers. Hits like “Maand,” “Jhol,” and “Faasle,” along with numerous other tracks, disappeared from the platform on Wednesday night, leaving a void for listeners across the border. This move comes in the wake of an advisory issued by the Indian government on May 8, directing all Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, media streaming services, and digital intermediaries to immediately cease the streaming of content originating from Pakistan, NDTV reported. “OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue…

Veteran Indian lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar has sparked widespread outrage among Pakistani celebrities and social media users after a controversial statement in which he said he would prefer going to hell over coming to Pakistan. The remark, made during a press conference in India, has been widely condemned in Pakistan, particularly given Akhtar’s previous visits to the country where he attended several cultural events, including the Faiz Festival. Responding to questions about criticisms he receives from both Indian and Pakistani audiences, Akhtar stated: “People from both sides abuse me. One side calls me an infidel and warns me of…

Six members of a single family were shot dead in a house in the Khatko Pul area of Peshawar, while a woman sustained injuries in the attack, police said on Monday. According to the police, three of the deceased were women. The injured woman was immediately shifted to Lady Reading Hospital for medical treatment. Initial investigations revealed that the two parties involved were neighbors. The deceased family members were reportedly accused of killing a woman from the opposing family, which led to the retaliatory attack. Police officials confirmed that the accused fled the scene after the incident. Law enforcement agencies…