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Mint
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Pakistani social media handles now accessible in India? What we know so far
Are social media handles of Pakistani entertainment and news channels and those of the country's celebrities now accessible in India? Reports claim that some of them were accessible in India for a brief period. However, they were blocked again on Thursday. Government sources blamed a "system glitch" that "unblocked" the social media handles "for a bit". These handles have been blocked again. The Centre had banned streaming of 16 Pakistani media YouTube channels 'for spreading communally sensitive content and misinformation against India" in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that had killed 26 people. These included Dawn news, GeoTV, Samaa TV, ARY News, Razi Naama, GNN and Irshad Bhatti. See full list here
India Today
06-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pakistan threatens response 'at time of its choosing' after Indian strikes
Pakistan has vowed to retaliate at a "time and place of its own choosing" after India strikes on multiple locations, including Kotli, Bahawalpur, and Muzaffarabad. In an official statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry condemned the strikes, calling them a "cowardly attack." He claimed the Indian military action came amid rising tensions after a recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The statement, reported by Dawn news, marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric as regional tensions continue to mount between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The Pakistani military has not confirmed casualties but said it reserves the right to respond firmly and decisively. "Some time ago from now, the cowardly enemy India launched air strikes on Subhanullah mosque in Bahwalpur's Ahmed East area, Kotli and Muzaffarabad at three places from the air. All of our air force jets are airborne. This cowardly and shameful attack was carried out from within India's airspace. They were never allowed to come and intrude into the space of Pakistan. Let me say it unequivocally: Pakistan will respond to this at a time and place of its own choosing. This heinous provocation will not go unanswered." said Chaudhry, as quoted by Pakistan's Dawan News. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Defence Minister said on GEO TV that India's claim of targeting "terrorist camps" is false. Indian officials confirmed the development, saying, "A little while ago, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor and hit infrastructure in Pakistan and AJK from which it alleged "terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed". ALSO READ: India attacks 9 terror camps in Pak, POK: Full statement on Operation Sindoor
Economic Times
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Shehbaz Sharif breaks silence after Pahalgam attack, calls India's stand a "worn-out narrative", says Pakistan ready for "any misadventure"
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Following the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that shook India and claimed the lives of innocent civilians, Pakistan 's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif broke his silence on Friday. In a statement reported by Pakistan's Dawn news, several hostile announcements were made by Pakistan, further escalating tensions in the his statement, Sharif claimed, "India's worn-out narrative of victimhood cannot obfuscate its own culpability in fomenting terrorism on Pakistan's soil, nor can it distract attention from its systematic and state-sponsored oppression and human rights violations in IIOJK ."Despite the clear and undeniable evidence pointing to cross-border terrorism , Pakistan attempted to accuse India of to old and disputed claims, Sharif said, "Pakistan has in its custody incontrovertible proof of Indian-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan, including the confession of a serving Indian Navy officer, Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav, who remains a living testament to India's state-sponsored terrorist activities."Responding to the Pahalgam attack, Sharif said, "Pakistan will pursue all those responsible, planners and perpetrators alike and ensure that justice is served. Any threat to Pakistan's sovereignty and to the security of its people will be met with firm reciprocal measures in all domains."Pakistan rejected India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty , calling it a "binding international agreement" and warning that any attempt to control the water flow would be "considered as an Act of War and responded with full force across the complete spectrum of National Power."Threatening diplomatic relations, Pakistan said it would hold all bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement, "in abeyance" until India "desists from its manifested behaviour of fomenting terrorism inside Pakistan; trans-national killings; and non-adherence to international law and UN Resolutions on Kashmir."Pakistan announced the immediate closure of the Wagah Border, the suspension of all SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas for Indian nationals (except Sikh pilgrims), and a 48-hour deadline for Indian citizens under SVES to exit the declared Indian Defence, Naval and Air Advisors in Islamabad "persona non grata," ordering them to leave the country by 30 April also ordered a reduction in the number of Indian High Commission staff in Islamabad to just 30 diplomats and support further escalated tensions by closing its airspace to Indian airlines and suspending all trade with India, including trade routed through third its statement, Pakistan's National Security Committee added that it remains "fully capable and prepared to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any misadventure, as clearly demonstrated by its measured yet resolute response to India's reckless incursion in February 2019."However, India stands strong and united. The Indian government, while grieving the terrible loss in Pahalgam, has continued to receive support and solidarity from nations around the world, recognising the true threat of terrorism that India continues to bravely face.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Shehbaz Sharif breaks silence after Pahalgam attack, calls India's stand a "worn-out narrative", says Pakistan ready for "any misadventure"
Following the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that shook India and claimed the lives of innocent civilians, Pakistan 's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif broke his silence on Friday. In a statement reported by Pakistan's Dawn news, several hostile announcements were made by Pakistan, further escalating tensions in the region. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones The problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for D-St In his statement, Sharif claimed, "India's worn-out narrative of victimhood cannot obfuscate its own culpability in fomenting terrorism on Pakistan's soil, nor can it distract attention from its systematic and state-sponsored oppression and human rights violations in IIOJK ." Despite the clear and undeniable evidence pointing to cross-border terrorism , Pakistan attempted to accuse India of wrongdoing. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Morbi: The price (& size) of these hearing aids might surprise you Learn More Undo Referring to old and disputed claims, Sharif said, "Pakistan has in its custody incontrovertible proof of Indian-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan, including the confession of a serving Indian Navy officer, Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav, who remains a living testament to India's state-sponsored terrorist activities." Responding to the Pahalgam attack, Sharif said, "Pakistan will pursue all those responsible, planners and perpetrators alike and ensure that justice is served. Any threat to Pakistan's sovereignty and to the security of its people will be met with firm reciprocal measures in all domains." Live Events Pakistan rejected India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty , calling it a "binding international agreement" and warning that any attempt to control the water flow would be "considered as an Act of War and responded with full force across the complete spectrum of National Power." Threatening diplomatic relations, Pakistan said it would hold all bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement, "in abeyance" until India "desists from its manifested behaviour of fomenting terrorism inside Pakistan; trans-national killings; and non-adherence to international law and UN Resolutions on Kashmir." Pakistan announced the immediate closure of the Wagah Border, the suspension of all SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas for Indian nationals (except Sikh pilgrims), and a 48-hour deadline for Indian citizens under SVES to exit the country. Pakistan declared Indian Defence, Naval and Air Advisors in Islamabad "persona non grata," ordering them to leave the country by 30 April 2025. It also ordered a reduction in the number of Indian High Commission staff in Islamabad to just 30 diplomats and support staff. Pakistan further escalated tensions by closing its airspace to Indian airlines and suspending all trade with India, including trade routed through third countries. In its statement, Pakistan's National Security Committee added that it remains "fully capable and prepared to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any misadventure, as clearly demonstrated by its measured yet resolute response to India's reckless incursion in February 2019." However, India stands strong and united. The Indian government, while grieving the terrible loss in Pahalgam, has continued to receive support and solidarity from nations around the world, recognising the true threat of terrorism that India continues to bravely face.
