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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Trump says up to five jets downed in Pakistan-India Clash
US President Donald Trump said on Friday up to five jets were shot down during recent Pakistan-India hostilities that began after an April attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with the situation calming after a ceasefire in May. Trump, who made his remarks at a dinner with some Republican US lawmakers at the White House, did not specify which side's jets he was referring to. "In fact, planes were being shot out of the air. Five, five, four or five, but I think five jets were shot down actually," Trump said while talking about the India-Pakistan hostilities, without elaborating or providing further detail. Pakistan claimed it had downed five Indian planes in air-to-air combat. India's highest-ranking general said in late May that India switched tactics after suffering losses in the air on the first day of hostilities and established an advantage before a ceasefire was announced three days later. Read: Decoding defeat: Five times Indian military officials admitted losses against Pakistan India launched air strikes on Pakistan in early May, following allegations linking Islamabad to the Pahalgam attack — claims Pakistan denied. In retaliation, the Pakistan Air Force shot down five Indian jets. The two sides exchanged strikes on each other's airbases before a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was reached on May 10. India also claimed it had downed "a few planes" of Pakistan. Islamabad denied suffering any losses of planes but acknowledged that its air bases had been hit. Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan that he announced on social media on May 10 after Washington held talks with both sides. Read more: Pakistan, India agree to uphold ceasefire India has differed with Trump's claims that it resulted from his intervention and his threats to sever trade talks. India's position has been that New Delhi and Islamabad must resolve their problems directly and with no outside involvement. India is an increasingly important US partner in Washington's effort to counter China's influence in Asia, while Pakistan is a US ally. The April attack in IIOJK killed 26 men and sparked heavy fighting between the nuclear-armed Asian neighbors in the latest escalation of a decades-old rivalry. New Delhi blamed the attack on Pakistan, which denied responsibility while calling for a neutral investigation. Washington condemned the attack but did not directly blame Islamabad. On May 7, Indian jets bombed sites across the border that New Delhi described as "terrorist infrastructure," setting off an exchange of attacks between the two countries by fighter jets, missiles, drones, and artillery that killed dozens until the ceasefire was reached.
Express Tribune
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Naqvi slams India's 'warlike mindset' over rejected Trump mediation on Kashmir
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi criticised India for rejecting US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate on the Kashmir issue, calling the refusal evidence of New Delhi's 'warlike mindset.' In a statement marking Kashmir Martyrs' Day, Naqvi said the offer represented a missed opportunity for peaceful dialogue. 'India's rejection exposed its unwillingness to resolve disputes through diplomatic means,' he stated. Naqvi paid tribute to the 22 Kashmiris martyred on July 13, 1931, during a peaceful protest against the Dogra regime. He described the event as a symbol of 'unyielding resistance' and reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and their right to self-determination. 'The courage of those who faced bullets in defence of their religious rights reflects the enduring spirit of the Kashmiri people,' Naqvi said. Drawing a parallel between the Dogra regime and the present-day Indian administration, Naqvi accused the Modi government of continuing 'a cycle of brutality and repression.' He condemned alleged human rights violations in IIOJK, including extrajudicial killings, the targeting of youth, and the suppression of dissent. 'India's actions are a grave violation of human dignity,' he said, citing the ongoing crackdown on journalists and civil society. Naqvi concluded that Kashmir Martyrs' Day serves as both a remembrance and a renewed pledge by Pakistan to act as 'guardian and advocate' for the freedom of Kashmiris. 'The spirit of 13 July 1931 lives on and will continue to inspire future generations,' he added.
Express Tribune
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
India blocks celebrity accounts and YouTube channels after brief access
Listen to article India has once again blocked the social media accounts of several prominent Pakistani celebrities and Youtube channels, just a day after some accounts were briefly accessible due to what Indian officials called a 'technical glitch'. Accounts belonging to Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir remained restricted on Thursday, while those of Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar, Ahad Raza Mir, Yumna Zaidi, and Danish Taimoor were briefly visible to users in India on Wednesday before being restricted again. The YouTube channels of former cricketers Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar along with many tv channels were also temporarily restored. Many users in India reported on social media that they were unable to access the accounts once again. According to Indian media, users once again receive a message stating, 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content' when accessing Pakistani accounts. The bans come in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. India has accused Pakistan of backing the attackers. Pakistan has vehemently denied Indian accusations. Read: Pakistani celebrities use satire to mock India's social media ban The initial wave of account bans coincided with this conflict as several Pakistani celebrities including Fahad Mustafa, Hina Altaf and Ushna Shah criticised Indian attack that hit mosques and civilian homes. India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has not issued a formal explanation, but sources told India Today the temporary access was due to a technical error and has now been corrected. Officials added that roughly 14,000 accounts remain banned and will be reviewed periodically based on compliance with India's digital regulations and national security laws. Read more: Hania Aamir refutes falsely-attributed statement on Pahalgam attack Separately, actor Hania Aamir, featured in Sardaar Ji 3 opposite Diljit Dosanjh, recently became the focus of renewed backlash after Indian media questioned her casting amid heightened cross-border tensions. Producers later clarified she was signed before the hostilities began. In a interview with Haroon Rashid of the BBC Asian Network, Diljit Dosanjh addressed the backlash surrounding the casting of Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3, saying, "When this film was being made, the [political] situation was fine. When we shot this film in February, everything was fine. But a lot of big things are not in our hands".
Business Recorder
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Quad ministers condemn April attack in IIOJK without naming Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia called on Tuesday for the perpetrators of an attack that killed 26 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to be brought to justice without delay. The April 22 attack sparked heavy fighting between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan in the latest escalation of a decades-old rivalry as India blamed it on Pakistan, which denied responsibility while calling for a neutral investigation. The US State Department issued a joint statement by the foreign ministers of the grouping, who met in Washington, but did not name Pakistan or blame Islamabad. 'The Quad unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism,' the ministers said in the statement. India-Pakistan conflict hits shared love of film, music They called on all members of the United Nations to cooperate actively with 'all relevant authorities' in delivering justice to the 'perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of this reprehensible act', without any delay. On May 7, Indian jets bombed sites across the border that New Delhi described as 'terrorist infrastructure', setting off an exchange of attacks between the two countries by fighter jets, missiles, drones and artillery that killed dozens until a ceasefire on May 10. The ceasefire was first announced by US President Donald Trump on social media after Washington held talks with both sides, but India has differed with Trump's claims that it resulted from his intervention and threats to sever trade talks. India's position has been that New Delhi and Islamabad must resolve their problems directly and with no outside involvement. On Monday, India's foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, restated its position that trade was not a factor in the ceasefire. Pakistan, India exchange lists of prisoners 'Relationships will never be free of issues,' he said, referring to the United States, adding, 'What matters is the ability to deal with it and to keep that trend going in the positive direction.'
Business Recorder
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
It's about time country's economy outperformed India's, PM tells Cabinet
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that after defeating India in conventional warfare, the country must now outperform it economically, noting that Pakistan has reached a position of economic take-off with satisfactory indicators. Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet before approving the fiscal budget for 2025-26, PM Sharif stated that the cabinet would deliberate on and approve the new budget. He highlighted that all economic indicators were stable and satisfactory due to the government's efforts, the sacrifices of the people, and stakeholders contributing to the national economy's health. Sharif acknowledged that the nation faced a hard situation and challenges over the past one and a quarter year, but steering the country out of them was no ordinary achievement. He noted that the common man and the salaried class had made sacrifices, with the salaried class contributing about Rs400 billion to the national kitty in taxes, questioning how much the wealthy and opulent had given. PM Sharif further observed that due to the nation's sacrifices and the government's striving, Pakistan had reached a point of take-off with satisfactory stability indicators. He said that exports and remittances had increased significantly, with IT exports showing continuous growth, emphasising the potential for further growth in these sectors. He expressed concern for the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), facing what he termed the worst kind of tyranny and barbarism, calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and stressing that influential countries should ensure it. PM Sharif reiterated that it was time for influential countries to ensure immediate ceasefire in Gaza, where the blood of innocent people was being shed. He expressed strong conviction that the people of Palestine and Kashmir would achieve freedom, having made unprecedented sacrifices. He asserted that Pakistan would prevent India from weaponising water resources and would take all necessary steps to ensure uninterrupted access to its water share, adding that India was already unable to do so. He noted that if the same national unity and passion displayed during the armed conflict were applied to the economic sphere, Pakistan could achieve its objectives, stating that nothing was impossible. He appreciated Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and provincial governments for their consultations on the water storage issue. He also commended Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, his team, and all stakeholders for their efforts in preparing the fiscal budget for the upcoming year. Earlier in the day, the cabinet, chaired by the prime minister, approved the federal budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
