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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday revealed that India launched a fresh wave of drone incursions into Pakistan during the night of May 7 and 8, targeting several urban centres and resulting in civilian casualties. Addressing a press conference, the military spokesperson said Indian drones entered Pakistani airspace and were intercepted in around a dozen cities, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Attock, Bahawalpur, Mianwali, Chhor and Karachi. “All drones were successfully shot down by Pakistan’s air defence systems,” he stated. “Debris of the downed drones is being picked up.” The DG confirmed that…

Popular Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan has landed in hot water after posting a message that many fans are calling a “safe” and “neutral” stance amid growing global tensions. In a post shared on her verified Instagram account, Ayeza wrote, “I stand with Humanity. Humanity comes first above religion, race, nationality, politics, or personal interests.” The message, while promoting peace, sparked outrage among netizens who expected a clearer stance on current humanitarian crises. The backlash gained momentum when a viral tweet by an X (Twitter) user mocked her post, saying, “simply put; I don’t want to lose attention from my…

Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam is likely to miss the remainder of the tournament due to a fractured finger. Sources divulged on Thursday,  Azam’s participation in today’s match against Karachi Kings is doubtful. The injury occurred during a practice session yesterday when a ball struck his finger, according to sources. Babar was taken to hospital immediately, where he underwent a scan that confirmed the fracture. The Zalmi are expected to issue an official update on his condition shortly. The team is set to take the field against Karachi Kings later today.

RAWALPINDI: A commanding all-round display by Quetta Gladiators saw them thrash Islamabad United by a massive 109-run margin in the 26th fixture of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Set a mammoth 264-run target, the defending champions crumbled under pressure and were bundled out for 154 in 19.3 overs, succumbing to their fourth consecutive defeat after an impressive five-match winning streak to start the tournament. Islamabad’s chase got off to a disastrous start as Mohammad Amir struck twice in the opening over, removing both openers — Kyle Mayers for a duck and Sahibzada…

As news of India’s recent strikes on Pakistan last night spread across the country, reactions from celebrities across the country have begun to surface, with all expressing condemnation of the attack and solidarity with the nation. Prominent Pakistani actors like Mahira Khan and Hania Amir have taken to social media, expressing strong condemnation of India’s actions, describing them as “cowardly”. Hania wrote to her Instagram Story: “I don’t have fancy words right now. I just have anger, pain, and a heavy heart. A child is gone. Families are shattered. And for what? This is not how you protect anyone. This…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is scheduled to meet tomorrow in Washington, where it is expected to approve a significant financial package for Pakistan worth $2.3 billion. The move follows Pakistan’s successful compliance with most of the IMF’s conditions, marking a crucial step towards securing the next tranche of $1 billion, alongside climate financing of $1.3 billion. In a report released ahead of the IMF board meeting, the Ministry of Finance shared details of the federal government’s income and expenditure for the first nine months (July-March) of the ongoing fiscal year, indicating a mixed fiscal performance. Primary surplus…

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has announced that theory papers of Intermediate Part-II and practical examinations of matric classes will resume from May 8 as per the already issued date sheet. According to a circular issued on Tuesday, the papers scheduled for May 7 were postponed due to security concerns in light of the prevailing tensions between Pakistan and India. However, the board clarified that the remaining examinations will proceed as planned. “In pursuance of the directions of the Competent Authority/worthy Secretary Higher Education Department, Government of the Punjab/Chairman PBCC, it is hereby notified… that the…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded strongly on Thursday with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging by nearly 1,800 points during early morning trade, recovering a portion of the steep losses it suffered a day earlier. At 9:35am, the KSE-100 was recorded at 111,791.53 points, up by 1,782.51 points or 1.62 per cent, reflecting across-the-board buying amid cautious optimism in the market. The upward trajectory came following hopes of de-escalation in the ongoing military tensions between Pakistan and India. The positive sentiment marked a turnaround from Wednesday’s bloodbath, where the index had plunged over 3,500 points, closing at 110,009.02. Key sectors…

A fresh wave of suspected Indian drone on Thurday incursions has raised alarm across multiple Pakistani cities, with one civilian confirmed dead and several other incidents reported over the last 48 hours. Pakistan’s air defense systems have successfully intercepted several drones attempting to enter or operate within sensitive regions, further heightening tensions along the India-Pakistan border. Lahore In Lahore, Pakistani forces shot down a drone early this morning as it flew over the Old Walton Airport. Sources indicate the drone was likely operated from across the border, used for reconnaissance of high-value sites. The drone exploded upon impact, though no…

In separate incidents in Gujranwala, Gujrat, and Chakwal authorities have recovered Indian drone wreckage. In Gujranwala, Pakistan’s air defense system shot down an Indian drone in the early hours of the morning, with the wreckage found in Solkhanabad. The fragments have been transferred to a laboratory for examination. Meanwhile, in Gujarat’s Pir Jand suburb, explosions were heard late at night, with local law enforcement discovering four pieces of a drone scattered across the area. One drone piece crashed through the ceiling of a home belonging to a local resident named Nawaz. No injuries have been reported in either incident, but…