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India Blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube Channels for Spreading Misinformation After Pahalgam Attack

India Blocks 16 Pakistani YouTube Channels for Spreading Misinformation After Pahalgam Attack

New Delhi, April 28, 2025 — In a major crackdown on disinformation, India has taken decisive action. It blocked 16 YouTube channels based in Pakistan. These channels were allegedly spreading provocative, communal, and misleading narratives. This followed the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, government sources said. The move was initiated on the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It comes in the aftermath of the April 22 assault. During this assault, 26 people lost their lives. A brutal terrorist strike occurred at the popular tourist destination of Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam. The list of blocked platforms includes…
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Pakistan Breaches Ceasefire for the Third Time This Month; Indian Forces Retaliate Strongly

Pakistan Breaches Ceasefire for the Third Time This Month; Indian Forces Retaliate Strongly

April 27, 2025 — Tensions flared once again along the Line of Control (LoC). Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement for the third time in April. This action drew a firm and calculated response from the Indian Army. Unprovoked Firing Across the LoC Late on the night of April 26-27, Pakistani Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the LoC. They specifically targeted Indian forward positions in the Tutmari Gali and Rampur sectors. Indian defense officials stated that the Pakistani side initiated the attack without any provocation. This action disrupted the relative calm that had been maintained in recent weeks.…
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India’s Water Offensive: How Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty Could Impact Pakistan

India’s Water Offensive: How Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty Could Impact Pakistan

Lifeline at Risk: The Significance of the Indus River Since 1960, the Indus Waters Treaty has governed the use of rivers shared by India and Pakistan. The Indus River is considered Pakistan’s lifeline. It supports over 210 million people and irrigates nearly 80% of its arable land, roughly 16 million hectares. Pakistan heavily relies on the Indus and its tributaries for agriculture, drinking water, and hydropower generation. India’s Strategic Response to Terrorism In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, India has initiated strong retaliatory measures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level security meeting. One key decision was to…
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Pahalgam Terror Attack Aftermath: India Blocks Pakistan’s Official X Account in Digital Retaliation

Pahalgam Terror Attack Aftermath: India Blocks Pakistan’s Official X Account in Digital Retaliation

Digital Strike Amidst Rising Tensions The Indian government has intensified its countermeasures in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. This time, they are focusing on the digital domain. On Thursday, India blocked access to the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Government of Pakistan within Indian territory. This action marks a new form of response. It is a "digital strike" aimed at countering online propaganda from across the border. Move Follows Stringent Decisions by CCS This digital action comes after a series of high-level security decisions. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) took these decisions. The committee…
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Pakistan Denies Involvement in Pahalgam Attack, Blames “Internal Unrest” in India

Pakistan Denies Involvement in Pahalgam Attack, Blames “Internal Unrest” in India

New Delhi | April 23, 2025 — A brutal terrorist assault claimed 28 lives in Pahalgam. The next day, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif rejected allegations of any Pakistani involvement. He called the violence a result of internal unrest within India. Asif's Response Amid Mounting Tensions Asif made his first public statement since the attack. Speaking on Pakistan’s Live 92 News channel, he firmly denied any role of Islamabad in the massacre. He termed it a "home-grown" rebellion. “This is India’s internal matter,” he said, citing unrest across various Indian states such as Nagaland, Kashmir, Manipur, and Chhattisgarh. “These are…
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Bangladesh Presses Pakistan for 1971 Apology, $4.5 Billion in Outstanding Dues During First High-Level Talks in 15 Years

Bangladesh Presses Pakistan for 1971 Apology, $4.5 Billion in Outstanding Dues During First High-Level Talks in 15 Years

In a significant diplomatic development, Bangladesh has asked Pakistan for a formal apology over the 1971 Liberation War. It also requested a settlement of financial claims amounting to $4.5 billion. The demands were made during the first Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held between the two nations in 15 years. Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin stated that unresolved issues from the past must be addressed. This is necessary to build a meaningful and stable partnership between the two countries. He spoke to media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He emphasized the importance of resolving longstanding matters. This is essential…
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Pakistan and Bangladesh Resume High-Level Talks After 15-Year Break

Pakistan and Bangladesh Resume High-Level Talks After 15-Year Break

DHAKA: In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan and Bangladesh will start high-level foreign office consultations (FOC) again. These consultations will take place on April 17 in Dhaka. This marks their first formal engagement at this level in over 15 years. The move signals a potential thaw in bilateral relations and opens doors for strategic realignments in the South Asian region. Foreign Secretaries Lead the Dialogue Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch will arrive in Dhaka. She will hold talks with her Bangladeshi counterpart Md Jashim Uddin at the state guest house, Padma. No formal agenda has been announced. However, officials from…
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Shehbaz Sharif: Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth Could End IMF Reliance

Shehbaz Sharif: Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth Could End IMF Reliance

PM Eyes Trillions in Untapped Resources to Transform Economy Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif believes Pakistan’s vast mineral reserves could be the key to economic independence. They could potentially end the country’s reliance on global lenders like the IMF. Speaking at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 in Islamabad, Sharif stressed one point. Pakistan could become a global force in the mining industry. He emphasized the importance of having the right strategy to achieve this goal. The forum attracted nearly 300 international participants. Delegates attended from both China and the US. This underscores global interest in Pakistan’s natural resource potential. Trillions…
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Pakistan Seeks to Reset Ties with Bangladesh Amid Growing China Influence

Pakistan Seeks to Reset Ties with Bangladesh Amid Growing China Influence

As regional dynamics shift, Pakistan is making a diplomatic push to revive its relationship with Bangladesh. This effort aims to reshape the relationship. The move is being watched closely by India. High-Level Visit in the Works This visit marks the first top-level diplomatic visit from Pakistan to Bangladesh in over a decade. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is preparing for an official visit to Dhaka. The last such high-profile visit occurred in 2012, when Hina Rabbani Khar held the foreign ministerial portfolio. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on April 17. This…
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Injured Pakistani Sailor Rescued in Central Arabian Sea by INS Trikand of Indian Navy

Injured Pakistani Sailor Rescued in Central Arabian Sea by INS Trikand of Indian Navy

Indian Navy's Mission Deployed stealth frigate INS Trikand was operating in the Central Arabian Sea. It provided urgent critical medical assistance to a Pakistani crew of a Fishing Vessel. The vessel was operating approximately 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast. The crew had suffered severe injury involving multiple fracture and blood loss. INS Trikand on morning of 04 Apr 25, intercepted a distress call from an Iranian dhow Al Omeedi. Further investigation revealed that a crew member of the dhow severely injured his fingers and working on the engine. He was in critical condition. He had been transferred…
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