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Pakistan’s decision to close its airspace to Indian aircraft is expected to deal a significant financial blow to Indian airlines, with losses estimated in millions of rupees per day due to longer routes and higher fuel consumption. The move comes amid escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, following a series of decisions made during a high-level meeting of Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC). According to aviation sources, 70 to 80 two-way flights from India pass through Pakistani airspace daily, and the number can sometimes exceed 100. These flights operate between India and destinations in Europe, North America, the…

Popular Pakistani actors Hania Aamir and Farhan Saeed, known for their drama ‘Mere Humsafar,’ are under fire for their recent statements on the Pahalgam tragedy in Indian-occupied Kashmir. An unidentified gunman brutally attacked 26 Indian tourists, resulting in their deaths. In heartfelt Instagram posts, the two stars addressed the incident. Farhan Saeed wrote, “Heartfelt condolences for Pahalgam Attack victims and their families.” Hania Aamir posted a more elaborate note, “Tragedy anywhere is a tragedy for all of us… No matter where we come from, grief speaks the same language. May we choose humanity, always.” Several other Pakistani celebrities, including Mawra Hocane, Anmol…

After the biggest decline in history, the price of gold in Pakistan and globally remained stable on Thursday. On Thursday, the price of 24-karat gold remained unchanged at Rs352,000 per tola. Dealers reported a similar unchanged trend in the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold, which remained Rs301,783. Furthermore, the price of 10 grams of 22-karat gold also reported stability at Rs276,644. The price of 24-karat silver per tola also did not change, and maintained the rate of Rs3,457. Internationally also, the gold price remained stable at $3,338 per ounce.

Ministry of External Affairs ,India said in continuation of the decisions made by the Cabinet Committee on Security in the wake of the Pahalgam ‘terror attack’, the government of India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect. The statement issued by the India foreign ministry said all existing valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with effect from 27 April 2025. Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid only till 29 April 2025. All Pakistani nationals currently in India must leave India before the expiry of visas, as now amended.…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday to pursue, track and punish terrorists and their backers in a strong reaction to a deadly attack on tourists in the occupied Kashmir valley, where police have identified three of the gunmen. At a speech in India’s eastern state of Bihar, Modi folded his hands in prayer in remembrance for the 26 men who were shot and killed in a meadow in the Pahalgam region of India-held Kashmir, exhorting thousands gathered at the venue to do the same. “We will pursue them to the ends of the earth,” Modi said, referring to…

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s much-anticipated Bollywood film Abir Gulaal will not release in India, government sources confirmed. The decision comes amid a surge of nationwide grief and outrage over the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where 25 tourists and a local Kashmiri were killed. Scheduled for a May 9 release, the film also stars Indian actress Vaani Kapoor and is directed by Aarti S Bagdi. Produced by Vivek B Agrawal, the project faced opposition from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) earlier this month, even before the attack occurred, due to ongoing strained ties between India and Pakistan.…

Most of Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators are showing signs of improvement, though the Ministry of Finance has cautioned about a potential uptick in inflation over the coming months, according to its latest Monthly Economic Update and Outlook report. The report, released on Thursday, highlights that inflation in April is projected to remain between 1.5 to 2 percent on a month-on-month basis. However, it may rise to between 3 to 4 percent in the following month, driven by seasonal and global price pressures. In a promising development, the country’s current account remained in surplus for the third consecutive month, reaching $1.85 billion…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, working closely with Pakistan Consulates General in Shanghai, Chengdu, and Guangzhou, successfully facilitated the participation of 200 Chinese companies, a 100% increase from 2024, at the 4th Health, Engineering, and Minerals Show (HEMS) held in Lahore from 17-19 April 2025. Led by Ambassador of Pakistan to China Khalil Hashmi, the high-profile delegation reflected Pakistan’s strong commitment to deepening economic, trade and investment cooperation with China at Business-to-business (B2B) and company-to-company (C2C) levels. Representatives from more than 150 Chinese companies engaged in a series of B2B meetings across healthcare, engineering, minerals…

In a major diplomatic escalation, India has officially suspended the historic Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, marking a significant shift in South Asia’s geopolitical landscape. The announcement came from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs following a meeting chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a deadly attack that claimed the lives of 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. Pakistanis ordered to leave India within 48 hours India has also ordered all Pakistani citizens currently in the country to leave within 48 hours, while simultaneously announcing the closure of the Attari check post, a key border crossing between…

Turkish actress Gulsim Ali needs no introduction in the entertainment industry, as she showcased her acting prowess. Taking to Instagram, the “Diriliş: Ertugrul” star shared a new set of pictures in which she appeared wearing a whitish ensemble. The way she strikes poses in the pictures, in a confident manner, elevated the quality of the photographs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gülsim Ali (@gyulsim) Fans were smitten with Gulsim’s latest Instagram posts and penned plenty of feedback, along with clapping emoticons to praise the starlet. Due to her unwavering commitment to her profession, Gulsim has…