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  • Sunday Apr 27 2025 | 02:47 AM12 Pakistanis in Odisha ‘identified for deportation’: report By: Web DeskOdisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan says at least 12 Pakistani nationals on short-term visas have been identified for deportation, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Indian media reports.“The government will take appropriate action on this, and they will be deported soon,” he told reporters from Bhubaneswar in the eastern Indian state.The official added that police continue their efforts to “identify the infiltrators”. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 11:29 PMPakistan has no link to Pahalgam attack, PM tells Iranian president By: Web DeskPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the use of water as a weapon is unacceptable and Pakistan would defend its right at all costs.During a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, the premier reaffirmed that Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.He said Pakistan has no linkage, either direct or indirect, with the Pahalgam attack. He said, in fact, Pakistan has itself been one of the biggest victims of terrorism over the last two decades, in which it lost thousands of lives and billions of dollars.He added Pakistan is ready for a neutral investigation into the Pahalgam incident.Sharing Pakistan’s position on India’s provocative actions following the Pahalgam incident, the Prime Minister said Pakistan desires peace in the region and would welcome if Iran also wants to play a role in this regard.On Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the prime minister emphasised that Pakistan would always stand shoulder to shoulder with the Kashmiri people and it would continue to support them in their just struggle for their right to self- determination as enshrined in various UN resolutions. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 10:42 PMIndia’s unannounced water release into River Jhelum sparks flood crisis By: Arif UrfiIndia has released extra water from Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir (IIOJK) into the Jhelum River without informing Pakistan, causing flooding.Around 22,000 cusecs of water are passing through Domel, Muzaffarabad, and authorities have warned people to stay away from the river.Tensions rose after a recent shooting in Pahalgam, a hill station in IIOJK, that killed 26 people.Without investigating the incident, India’s Hindu nationalist government blamed Pakistan and announced the suspension of the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty.Pakistan rejected the move, with the National Security Committee (NSC) warning that water is Pakistan’s lifeline and any attempt to block or divert it would be treated as an act of war. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 09:51 PMPakistan won’t compromise on water rights, Abbasi warns India By: Web DeskRailways Minister Hanif Abbasi said Pakistan would never compromise on its water rights and warned India of serious consequences if it continued with its provocations following the Pahalgam incident.Addressing a press conference, the minister said since Narendra Modi came to power in India such false flag operations had been going on to target Pakistan.Within five minutes of the Pahalgam incident, he said, India levelled the allegation that Pakistan was involved and on that pretext abrogated the Indus Water Treaty threatening to stop rivers flowing to the latter.”It was strange that such a terror act could occur in the presence of over 800,000 occupation troops deployed across the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). In fact the Indus Water Treaty was the target and that was why such a false flag terror act was carried out by India itself,” he added.However, he said, India should keep in view that “we can tighten the noose around it” in case of any misadventure. Pakistan had missiles like Shaheen and Ghauri, which were in a ready-to-launch position. “If India fires one missile, we will fire 200 in response.”   
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 09:05 PMBilawal says India repeatedly rejected Pakistan’s peace offers By: Web DeskPPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the current government extended multiple offers for dialogue to India, but New Delhi consistently rejected them, opting instead for hostile actions.Speaking to a private news channel, Bilawal said the PPP fully supports the government’s steps taken in response to India’s provocations. He assured that if Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decides to convene an All Parties Conference (APC), the PPP would stand behind the move.Bilawal termed India’s decision to halt the flow of water as an aggressive act, warning that Pakistan would not remain silent if its rights were threatened.He accused India of using terrorism as an excuse to undermine the Indus Waters Treaty, but asserted that New Delhi had only exposed itself before the international community.”India knows its case on the Indus Waters Treaty is weak,” Bilawal said, adding that Pakistan’s rights to its rivers under the treaty are undeniable and will be protected at all costs.He further stated that Pakistan will not compromise on its legitimate rights and vowed to respond strongly to any unlawful Indian moves.  
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 06:56 PMLeghari slams India’s IWT stance, says Pakistan’s water rights non-negotiable By: APPFederal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari reaffirmed that Pakistan’s rights under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) are “undeniable and non-negotiable,” criticising India’s move to suspend the treaty as “childish, illegal, and baseless.”Speaking to reporters, Leghari emphasised that the treaty, a binding international agreement, cannot be revoked unilaterally and requires mutual consent from both Pakistan and India. He warned that India’s reckless actions were eroding its credibility on the world stage, pointing to New Delhi’s alleged involvement in cross-border terrorist activities, including in Canada.Leghari asserted that Pakistan, as a stronger and responsible state, is fully capable of defending its water rights and sovereignty. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 06:32 PMPakistan updates Türkiye on NSC decisions amid Indian accusations By: Web DeskAs part of a series of diplomatic calls to brotherly nations, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also spoke with his Turkish counterpart.According to a statement, Dar updated him on the National Security Committee’s (NSC) decisions in response to baseless Indian allegations.He also thanked Türkiye for its continued support to Pakistan on all fronts. Both leaders agreed to maintain close contact because of the changing situation in the region. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 06:29 PMDPM, Egyptian FM discuss regional developments By: APPDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Saturday held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr Badr Abdelatty.Discussing recent regional developments, Dar firmly rejected India’s baseless allegations and condemned its unilateral actions and false propaganda against Pakistan.He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to safeguarding its national interests while promoting regional peace and stability.Both leaders also discussed avenues to enhance Pakistan-Egypt bilateral cooperation. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 06:27 PMDar briefs Azerbaijan FM over IIOJK; rejects India’s baseless allegations By: APPDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, on Saturday and briefed him on recent developments in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).“While rejecting India’s baseless allegations, DPM/FM cautioned against India’s false propaganda against Pakistan and thanked Azerbaijan for its consistent support to Pakistan’s stance on the issue of disputed territory of Jammu & Kashmir,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.Both leaders also discussed ongoing Pakistan-Azerbaijan bilateral cooperation, particularly in the trade and investment sectors.  
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 05:38 PMNaqvi warns Indian against attempts to suppress Pakistan’s rights By: Web DeskInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned that if any attempt is made to suppress Pakistan’s rights, every citizen will fight till the last breath, reiterating Pakistan’s call for a neutral investigation into the Pahalgam attack.Addressing a press conference, Naqvi made it clear that Pakistan had no involvement in the Pahalgam incident. “Pakistan has a clear stance — we are a peaceful nation,” he said, adding that Pakistan condemns terrorism wherever it occurs in the world.Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi addresses press conference in Lahore, Punjab, April 26, 2025. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsHe said that Pakistan possesses concrete evidence of India’s involvement in acts of terrorism.The interior minister said that if any neutral party conducted an investigation into the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan would fully cooperate.He also said that India is unable to digest Pakistan’s economic progress, accusing New Delhi of trying to malign Pakistan internationally.”India’s efforts to link Pakistan with the Pahalgam attack are baseless and premature,” Naqvi stated, warning that Pakistan remains determined to reveal the truth to the world.  
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 04:59 PMIndian govt asks media to avoid live coverage of defence activities By: Web DeskThe Indian government has advised media organisations against broadcasting live coverage of defence operations and troop movements, warning that such reporting could unintentionally aid hostile forces.”In the interest of national security, all media are advised to exercise utmost responsibility and adhere strictly to existing laws and regulations while reporting on matters concerning defence and security-related operations,” said the advisory issued by India’s ministry of information.”Specifically: No real-time coverage, dissemination of visuals, or reporting based on ‘sources-based’ information related to defence operations or movement should be undertaken,” it added.The advisory comes in the wake of reporting on defence matters following the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people.  
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 04:12 PMTRF rejects involvement in Pahalgam attack, calls accusations baseless By: Waqar SattiThe Resistance Front (TRF) has denied involvement in the recent assault on tourists in Pahalgam, terming the accusations “baseless” and “premature,” according to reports in Indian media. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 04:00 PMIran voices concern over Pakistan-India tensions, offers to mediate By: Sibte ArifIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India during a phone call with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Araghchi also offered Iran’s assistance to mediate and help normalize relations between the two countries.According to a statement from Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both leaders agreed on the need to de-escalate tensions and work towards regional stability.The Iranian foreign minister emphasised the importance of patience and restraint, highlighting Iran’s strong ties with both nations and its commitment to fostering peace in the region.Ishaq Dar appreciated Iran’s constructive role and praised its efforts to reduce tensions in the region.The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to assist in resolving the conflict and expressed hope that Pakistan and India would find a peaceful solution through dialogue and mutual understanding. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 03:49 PMKarnataka CM opposes war with Pakistan, BJP criticises his stance By: Web DeskKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has voiced his opposition to war with Pakistan amid rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Instead, he advocated for strengthening security measures in the Kashmir valley.”There has been a security lapse in this incident. We are not in favour of war. Steps should be taken to tighten security measures in the Kashmir region. The central government should increase security to ensure peace in Kashmir,” he was quoted by Times of India as saying.His remarks have drawn sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). R. Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, blamed Siddaramaiah of lacking awareness and stated that the chief minister should focus on local security issues. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 03:17 PMIndia can’t unilaterally terminate water treaty: Naeem By: Web DeskRegarding the India’s holding Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem on Saturday said India cannot unilaterally terminate the agreement, as the World Bank stands as its guarantor.Addressing a news conference in Lahore, India is at the forefront of “state terrorism”. He urged the Pakistani government to advocate for the cause of Kashmiris on the global stage.Referring to the recent Pahalgam incident, the JI chief stated that India’s “drama” has been exposed to the world.Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem addressing press conference in Lahore on April 26, 2025. —Screengrab/ Facebook/ @JIPOfficial1
     
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 02:54 PM’No actual investigation done in Pahalgam attack’, says Azma Bukhari By: Web DeskPunjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has said that no genuine probe has been conducted into the Pahalgam incident because “no actual investigation was done.””An FIR was filed within 10 minutes of the Pahalgam incident,” she stated. “The words ‘foreign master’ and ‘cross-border’ were used in the FIR of the Pahalgam incident.”She also accused the Indian media of “exaggerating” the situation.Despite the tensions surrounding the region, Bukhari emphasised national unity, saying: “Whatever the political opposition, we are all Pakistanis first.””Wars are not fought with weapons and army, they are fought with the spirit of martyrdom and the spirit of faith,” she asserted.However, she also sent a message of peace, saying: “We do not want war with anyone, we do not want to spoil the situation with anyone.” 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 12:17 PMDefence Minister Asif urges international probe of Kashmir attack, reports NYT By: ReutersPakistan believes an international investigation is needed into the killing of 26 men at a tourist spot in Indian Kashmir this week and is willing to work with international investigators, the New York Times reported on Friday, quoting Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.Asif told the newspaper in an interview that Pakistan was “ready to cooperate” with “any investigation which is conducted by international inspectors.”India has said there were Pakistani elements to the attack on Tuesday, but Islamabad has denied any involvement. The two countries both claim the mountainous region but each controls only part of it.Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. — INP/File
     
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 11:45 AMCOAS reaffirms Pakistan’s readiness to defend itself By: Web DeskChief of Army Staff General Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to defend itself, emphasising that the country’s resilience and strength are deeply rooted in its history and sacrifices.In his address during the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) passing out parade, he highlighted that the two-nation theory, which asserts the distinction between Muslims and Hindus, remains central to Pakistan’s identity and existence.General Munir pointed out that Pakistan’s forefathers made immense sacrifices for the creation of the country, driven by the belief in a separate Muslim identity.He rejected any attempt by Indian media and social platforms to distort history or alter the foundation of Pakistan’s creation.General Munir also assured that Pakistan’s people stand united in defending their homeland. The commitment to protecting the country is unwavering, and Pakistan remains capable of facing any external threats. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 11:20 AMIndian troops blow up homes of five Kashmiris in IIOJK By: Web DeskIndian forces have demolished five more homes in Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), according to Kashmir Media Service. Explosives were used to destroy the houses of Ehsan Ahmed Sheikh, Ahsan Ul Haq, and Haris Ahmad in Pulwama; Zakir Ahmad Ganaie in Kulgam; and Shahid Ahmad Kutay in Shopian.A day earlier, the ancestral homes of Asif Sheikh and Adil Thoker were also blown up in Pulwama and Islamabad districts of the IIOJK. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 11:10 AM’Pakistan open to participating in any neutral, transparent probe on Pahalgam attack’ By: Web DeskPauseUnmute/Loaded: 5.31%Quality LevelsFullscreenThe premier said that Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent investigation.”I must mention that water is a vital, national interest of Pakistan — a lifeline for our 240 million people. Let there be no doubt at all, that its availability would be safeguarded at all costs and under all circumstances,” he added. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 11:08 AMPM Shehbaz says Pakistan committed to global peace and unity By: Web DeskDespite rising tensions, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to responsible international conduct and cooperation.He said the country believes in the “unity of the human race” and continues to play a constructive global role without compromising on national interests. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 11:06 AM’Preference for peace mustn’t be construed as our weakness,’ says PM Shehbaz By: Web DeskPM Shehbaz Sharif declared that Pakistan stands for peace, but stressed that this desire must not be mistaken for weakness.He vowed that the country would never compromise on its dignity or security, no matter the circumstances, reinforcing unity behind the armed forces. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 11:01 AMFebruary 2019 response shows Pakistan’s military strength, says PM By: Web DeskRecalling India’s 2019 airstrike and Pakistan’s retaliation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country had already proven its military capability through a “measured yet resolute” response.The premier warned that any future misadventure would face similar retaliation, asserting the preparedness of the Pakistani armed forces to defend national sovereignty. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 10:57 AMPakistan warns of full-force response over Indus water diversion By: Web DeskPrime Minister Sharif issued a stern warning against any move to stop or divert Pakistan’s water share under the Indus Waters Treaty, calling water a “vital, national interest”.He made it clear that any interference would be met with full might, adding that no one should harbour any illusions about Pakistan’s resolve on this front. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 10:52 AMPM Shehbaz lambasts India’s ‘baseless allegations’ over Pahalgam attack By: Web DeskIn a strongly worded statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif criticised India for its “baseless allegations” following the Pahalgam incident, saying the accusations were made “without credible investigation or verifiable evidence”.He emphasised that the pattern of blame from India must stop and urged for neutral, transparent investigations into such tragedies, reiterating Pakistan’s openness to international scrutiny. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 10:38 AMPahalgam attack: Perpetual blame game by India must come to a grinding halt, says PM By: Web DeskPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a military parade at the passing out ceremony of PMA Kakul on April 26, 2025. ← Geo News/YouTube/ScreengrabPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday demanded that India end the perpetual blame game as he vowed that any misadventure would be met by full force. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 09:07 AMTrump says Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India dates back 1,000 years By: Web DeskUS President Donald Trump has turned out to be unaware of the historical tension between Pakistan and India and the history of the Kashmir issue.Talking to journalists on Air Force One, he made a factual mistake when he said both countries had been fighting over Kashmir for a thousand years.Trump said the Kashmir issue has been going on for a thousand years, maybe even longer, and this is a bad situation. None of the journalists on the plane corrected the mistake that the Kashmir issue arose as a result of the wrongful partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947.When a journalist asked Trump if he was concerned that there was tension on the border between the two countries, he replied that there had been tension on that border for 1,500 years, but they would find a solution to the problem one way or the other. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 08:55 AMForeign Minister Dar apprises his Saudi Arabian counterpart about NSC decisions By: Web DeskPauseUnmute/Loaded: 96.98%FullscreenForeign Minister Ishaq Dar has apprised his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan about the National Security Committee (NSC) decisions taken after India’s unilateral measures immediately after the Pahalgam attack in the Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).  
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 08:09 AMTrump mistakenly says Kashmir issue over 1,000 years old By: Web DeskUS President Donald Trump has turned out to be unaware of the history of the Kashmir issue between Pakistan and India.Reacting to a query over recent tensions between the nuclear-capable arch-rivals while on board on Air Force One, he made a factual mistake, saying both countries had been fighting over Kashmir for a thousand years.Trump said the Kashmir issue has been going on for “a thousand years, maybe even longer”, and this is a bad situation. PauseUnmute/Loaded: 42.78%Quality LevelsFullscreen
     
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 05:45 AMDar discusses regional developments with Iranian counterpart By: APPDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.The DPM briefed him on recent developments in Pakistan-India relations and rejected India’s baseless allegations. He cautioned against any further escalatory move by India and appreciated the efforts of Iran to diffuse the situation in the region.DPM Ishaq Dar also wished all the success for the Iran-US dialogue to be held in Muscat on Saturday. 
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 03:45 AMUN says ‘paying very close attention’ to Pakistan-India tensions By: APPUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the United Nations before a meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, US, November 6, 2023. — ReutersUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is paying “very close attention” to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, his spokesperson said Friday, rejecting a remark that not enough attention was being given to a potential conflict between two nuclear-armed nations.“I don’t agree with your comment, (but) we are paying very close attention to the situation between India and Pakistan,” Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told a New York Post reporter at the regular noon briefing at UN Headquarters in New York.To read complete story, click here.  
  • Saturday Apr 26 2025 | 01:31 AMDPM Dar visits operation room at foreign ministry By: APPDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Friday visited the Operations Room, established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to monitor the developments in Pakistan-India relations.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar visits the operation room set up at the Foreign Ministry building. — APP/FileThe DPM interacted with the officers on duty and appreciated their vigilance and preparedness. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 11:53 PMTrump expresses confidence in India-Pakistan resolving tensions independently By: ReutersIndia and Pakistan will figure out relations between themselves, US President Donald Trump said on Friday as tensions soared between the two neighboring countries after an attack in India’s IIOJK region that was the worst in nearly two decades.Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One, cited historical conflict in the disputed border region and said he knew both countries’ leaders, but did not answer when asked whether he would contact them.”They’ll get it figured out one way or the other,” he said as he traveled aboard his plane. “There’s great tension between Pakistan and India, but there always has been.” 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 11:01 PM“Either our water will flow from Indus River or their blood”, Bilawal warns India By: Web DeskPlay Video

     
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 10:30 PMAny misadventure by India to get befitting response, warns Tarar By: Web DeskRaising questions over the FIR lodged just 10 minutes after the Pahalgam attack, Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar said that the report exposed India’s nefarious agenda before the world.Addressing a press conference today, Tarar said that New Delhi made a failed attempt to turn the Pahalgam incident into an international issue.Under the guise of the Pahalgam incident, India tried to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, he said, adding: “India’s ugly face has been exposed to the world.”Any misadventure by India would get a befitting response, warned the minister. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 09:49 PMBilawal warns India over threats to ‘occupy’ Indus River By: Web DeskPPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing the rally in Sukkur on April 25, 2025. — Screengrab via PTVPakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has issued a stern warning to India, saying that Indus River belonged to the people of Pakistan and any attempt to usurp Pakistan’s right to water will be met with a befitting response.”Sindhu [Indus River] is ours and it will remain ours,” the PPP chief said while addressing a rally in Sukkur. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 09:00 PMFM Dar briefs Saudi counterpart on measures taken by Pakistan against India By: Web DeskDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar received a call from his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Friday.The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the current status of bilateral relations and discussed the regional developments, it added.”[The] DPM/FM briefed Prince Faisal on decisions taken by the Pakistan’s National Security Committee in the wake of unilateral measures announced by India.”The FO said DPM Dar rejected India’s baseless allegations and cautioned against further escalatory moves. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to respond firmly to any aggression.Both leaders agreed to continue consultations and coordination on the evolving regional situation. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 07:51 PMUK advises citizens to avoid travelling near Pak-India border By: Web DeskThe United Kingdom government issued a travel advisory for its citizens, advising them against traveling within 10 kilometers of the India-Pakistan border. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 07:27 PMIndia to ensure not a single drop of water reaches Pakistan, warns minister By: ReutersNEW DELHI: India is working on measures to ensure “not even a drop” of water goes to Pakistan, said India’s Water Resources Minister CR Paatil.The decision was made following a militant attack on tourists in the Himalayan territory of Kashmir that killed 26 people.”We will ensure that not a single drop of the Indus river’s water reaches Pakistan,” he said in a post on X. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 07:01 PMPakistan committed to protecting Indus Water Treaty, all options under consideration: FO By: APPPakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the Indus Water Treaty, saying all options were on the table to preserve “vital lifeline for 240 million people”, sanctified by international law, and bilateral treaties.“The Indus Water Treaty has been very clear. It’s unambiguous… All options are on the table for Pakistan. It is our lifeline and our right. We will do everything to secure this right for our people,” FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said while addressing weekly press briefing.He told the media that Pakistan was in touch with all the friendly countries to convey its position clearly, however, there were no mediation efforts so far.Reiterating the decisions taken by the National Security Committee, including the closure of Wagah Border, suspension of trade, closure of airspace, downgrading of diplomatic ties, and suspension of visas, excluding Sikh pilgrims, he said that India was in no position to make any unilateral decision to hold the water treaty in abeyance.“Pakistan is a responsible country. It remains committed to fulfill its obligations under international law and bilateral agreements. However, it takes two to tango. India should not create a situation where we are constrained to take extreme steps… The National Security Committee has pronounced itself very clearly that any attempt to dramatically alter or stop the water treaty would be considered as an act of war,” he added.  
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 06:16 PMIndia intensifies search for Pahalgam attackers in IIOJK By: ReutersIndian armed police and soldiers launched extensive searches across homes and forests in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on Friday, seeking the perpetrators of the deadly Pahalgam attack.Following the attack that claimed 26 lives earlier this week — the deadliest assault on civilians in nearly 20 years — India’s army chief also visited the region to assess the security situation.General Upendra Dwivedi visited Kashmir to review security arrangements a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to chase the perpetrators to “the ends of the earth”.India’s chief opposition leader Rahul Gandhi also visited Srinagar, meeting the injured and local government heads.Early on Friday, authorities in Indian Kashmir demolished the houses of two suspected rebels, one of whom is a suspect in Tuesday’s attack, an official said. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 06:11 PMRussian citizens advised to avoid travel to Pakistan amid tensions with India By: Web DeskThe Russian government has advised its citizens to temporarily refrain from visiting Pakistan amid rising tensions with India.”In the wake of a new escalation in Pakistan-India relations and military rhetoric coming from a number of officials, Russian citizens would be advised to temporarily refrain from visiting Pakistan until the situation stabilizes,” said a statement issued by the Russian Embassy. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https://www.facebook.com/russianembassypakistan/posts/pfbid02zsMmdmi7QWsbtWkABywRnqvDwFgNRykXGEbLsn997vV3YSUiDtPbaMvCTLH7FHcfl&show_text=true&width=500

     
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 06:06 PMFIR casts doubt on credibility of Pahalgam attack By: Web DeskA first information report (FIR), lodged at the Pahalgam police station about the alleged attack, exposed the “false flag operation” staged by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Indian government, said security sources.According to the FIR, the terrorists’ attack continued from 13:50 to 14:20 on April 23. Surprisingly, the FIR was lodged at the Pahalgam police station at 14:30, meaning only 10 minutes after the attack.The police station is located around 6 kilometres away from the alleged crime scene.Timings mention in the FIR made the attack suspicious and it suggest that the attack was pre-planned, the sources added.”Unknown terrorists have fired indiscriminately at the tourists who have come for the purpose of sightseeing in the Pahalgam area with automatic weapons obtained from illegal means under the direction of the masters sitting across the border,” claimed the FIR. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 05:05 PMIndia revokes SAARC visas for Pakistanis after Pahalgam attack By: Web DeskIn the wake of the recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has officially notified the cancellation of SAARC visas previously issued to Pakistani nationals.https://www.scribd.com/embeds/853869474/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-OMQVMUwb4Q1ya9egb2BW

     
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 04:25 PMIndian airlines bracing for higher fuel cuts, longer journey as Pakistan closes airspace By: ReutersTop Indian airlines Air India and IndiGo are bracing for higher fuel costs and longer journey times as they reroute international flights after Pakistan shut its airspace to them amid escalating tensions over a deadly militant attack in Kashmir.The nuclear-armed arch rivals have unleashed a raft of measures against each other in response, with India keeping a critical river water-sharing treaty in abeyance and Pakistan closing its airspace to Indian airlines.The impact of the airspace closure was visible starting late on Thursday, as Air India and IndiGo INGL.NS began to reroute flights to New York, Azerbaijan and Dubai – all of which typically use Pakistan airpsace, according to data from tracking website Flightradar24.The worst impacted airport will be New Delhi, one of the world’s busiest, from where flights cross Pakistani airspace to fly to destinations in the West and the Middle East. Data from Cirium Ascend showed IndiGo, Air India and its budget unit Air India Express have roughly 1,200 flights combined from New Delhi scheduled for Europe, the Middle East and North America in April.Air India’s flights to the Middle East from New Delhi will now be forced to fly roughly an hour extra, which means higher fuel costs and less cargo to accommodate the extra fuel, said an Indian aviation industry executive, who declined to be identified. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 03:21 PMTourists speak of their relief after surviving deadly Pahalgam attack By: Web DeskView this post on InstagramA post shared by BBC News (@bbcnews)

     
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 03:20 PMPPP’s Rehman says India carrying out water terrorism By: Web DeskPakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman said that the water terrorism currently being carried out by the Modi government was also a desire during Modi’s first term.She pointed out that India had already rendered the Indus Waters Treaty ineffective last year. Modi, she said, had long been attempting to paralyse the agreement.Rehman warned that if India chooses to continue down this path, it should remember that its rivers also originate from other countries. She remarked that if Modi intends to take the region back to the era of global wars, no one will stand down.For complete story, click here. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 03:14 PMIndia’s continued efforts to discredit Pakistan have failed: Faraz By: Web DeskLeader of the Opposition in the Senate, Shibli Faraz, said the resolution sends a unified message to adversaries. He criticised India’s continued efforts to discredit Pakistan and stressed that such attempts had failed. He called for India to be held accountable internationally for promoting terrorism, including in Pakistan. Faraz questioned how such a major incident could occur under the watch of over 750,000 Indian troops in Kashmir and highlighted India’s record of opposing Pakistan on every international forum.Want to read the complete story? click here. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 03:10 PMIndia’s baseless narrative was politically anticipated: Dar By: Web DeskForeign Minister Ishaq Dar addressing the Senate session on April 25, 2025. —Screengrab/ Geo NewsDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told the House that India had avoided naming Pakistan directly but hinted at it without any evidence. He stated that India’s baseless narrative had been politically anticipated.Dar, informing the House about the National Security Committee meeting’s decisions, announced that all Indian nationals in Pakistan on SAARC visas must leave within 48 hours and noted that Pakistan is politically united in its response.He revealed that 26 countries were briefed yesterday and others would be briefed today.For complete story, click here. 
  • Friday Apr 25 2025 | 02:51 PMMuslims protest against Pahalgam attack at mosques in India By: ReutersMuslims, some wearing black armbands as a mark of their protest against the attack on tourists near IIOJK’s scenic Pahalgam, offer Friday prayers inside a mosque in Ahmedabad, India, April 25, 2025. — Reuters
    Muslims hold placards and flags during a protest against the attack on tourists near IIOJK’s scenic Pahalgam, after offering Friday prayers at Jama Masjid in the old quarters of Delhi, India, April 25, 2025. — Reuters
     

Reference Link:- https://www.thenews.com.pk/liveblog/pakistan-india-standoff-live-updates-on-escalating-tensions

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