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New Delhi: Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) led by Maulana Masood Azhar is using Pakistani digital wallets like EasyPaisa and SadaPay to raise PKR 3.91 billion (approximately $14 million) for constructing 313 new training centres, or markaz, across Pakistan, according to an Indian assessment.&nbsp;&nbsp;In what is seen as “digital hawala”, money is being transferred to digital wallets used by Masood Azhar’s family members. Several social media posts have been intercepted as well, urging the need to raise funds with the aim of building new training centres. Use of digital spaces to fund terrorism is not new. In fact, a July report of FATF, quoting the Indian finance ministry, said that online payment services are being used to fund terror attacks.&nbsp;Pakistan’s government, under its 2019 National Action Plan, claimed to have dismantled JeM’s financial networks and placed the bank accounts of Masood Azhar and his brothers, Rauf Asghar and Talha Al Saif under official watch. Cash transactions and fundraising were banned, leading to Pakistan’s exit from FATF’s grey list in 2022. The UNSC-listed terror group switched to digital wallets, which operate outside traditional banking systems and evade FATF’s SWIFT-based monitoring.&nbsp;On May 7, India launched “Operation Sindoor” and obliterated Markaz Subhanallah and four other JeM camps, killing 14, including Azhar’s brother-in-law and nephew. In the aftermath of the destruction in India’s precision strikes, JeM launched a fundraising campaign via social media, with posters and an audio from Talha Al Saif urging supporters to donate PKR 21,000 each to build the 313 training centres. Supporters in Pakistan and abroad are urged to send their share of the donation totalling PKR 3.91 billion (PKR 391 crore). Large training centres like Subhanallah require PKR 100 million, while smaller ones may come up in PKR 5 million.&nbsp;Alongside social media appeals, JEM circulated an audio recording of Masood Azhar’s brother, Talha, delivered at a gathering at Markaz Usman O Ali on 15th August via propaganda channels urging supporters to contribute the funds. In fact, Masood Azhar’s family has been living in this Markaz Usman O Ali, which is just 6 km away from Markaz Subhanallah.&nbsp;Funds flow into over 2,000 digital wallets, including one linked to SadaPay account linked to Talha’s mobile number and another operated by Azhar’s son, Abdullah (EasyPaisa). In KPK JeM’s Syed Safdar Shah is collecting donations via an EasyPaise Wallet linked to a specific number, registered near Melwarah post office, Oghi, Mansehra district. These wallets, rotated every few months are used to launder money funding weapons, propaganda, and luxury for Azhar’s family.&nbsp;&nbsp;The aim to create a number of such training centres is to decentralised training camps, and establish secure safe houses for central leadership. The plan is to develop large training centres as safe houses, medium ones as training camps, and the remaining to handle logistics. JeM raises over PKR 100 cr annually through digital wallets, of which 50% is spent on arms. Given JEM’s connection with Hamas, according to Indians assessments, the money might be used to buy attack drones from black market.&nbsp;

Jaish-e-Mohammed plan is to develop large training centres as safe houses, medium ones as training camps, and the remaining to handle logistics. JeM raises over PKR 100 cr annually through digital wallets, of which 50% is spent on arms.

New Delhi: Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) led by Maulana Masood Azhar is using Pakistani digital wallets like EasyPaisa and SadaPay to raise PKR 3.91 billion (approximately $14 million) for constructing 313 new training centres, or markaz, across Pakistan, according to an Indian assessment. In what is seen as “digital hawala”, money is being transferred to digital wallets used by Masood Azhar’s family members. Several social media posts have been intercepted as well, urging the need to raise funds with the aim of building new training centres. Use of digital spaces to fund terrorism is not new. In fact, a July report of FATF, quoting the Indian finance ministry, said that online payment services are being used to fund terror attacks. Pakistan’s government, under its 2019 National Action Plan, claimed to have dismantled JeM’s financial networks and placed the bank accounts of Masood Azhar and his brothers, Rauf Asghar and Talha Al Saif under official watch. Cash transactions and fundraising were banned, leading to Pakistan’s exit from FATF’s grey list in 2022. The UNSC-listed terror group switched to digital wallets, which operate outside traditional banking systems and evade FATF’s SWIFT-based monitoring. On May 7, India launched “Operation Sindoor” and obliterated Markaz Subhanallah and four other JeM camps, killing 14, including Azhar’s brother-in-law and nephew. In the aftermath of the destruction in India’s precision strikes, JeM launched a fundraising campaign via social media, with posters and an audio from Talha Al Saif urging supporters to donate PKR 21,000 each to build the 313 training centres. Supporters in Pakistan and abroad are urged to send their share of the donation totalling PKR 3.91 billion (PKR 391 crore). Large training centres like Subhanallah require PKR 100 million, while smaller ones may come up in PKR 5 million. Alongside social media appeals, JEM circulated an audio recording of Masood Azhar’s brother, Talha, delivered at a gathering at Markaz Usman O Ali on 15th August via propaganda channels urging supporters to contribute the funds. In fact, Masood Azhar’s family has been living in this Markaz Usman O Ali, which is just 6 km away from Markaz Subhanallah. Funds flow into over 2,000 digital wallets, including one linked to SadaPay account linked to Talha’s mobile number and another operated by Azhar’s son, Abdullah (EasyPaisa). In KPK JeM’s Syed Safdar Shah is collecting donations via an EasyPaise Wallet linked to a specific number, registered near Melwarah post office, Oghi, Mansehra district. These wallets, rotated every few months are used to launder money funding weapons, propaganda, and luxury for Azhar’s family. The aim to create a number of such training centres is to decentralised training camps, and establish secure safe houses for central leadership. The plan is to develop large training centres as safe houses, medium ones as training camps, and the remaining to handle logistics. JeM raises over PKR 100 cr annually through digital wallets, of which 50% is spent on arms. Given JEM’s connection with Hamas, according to Indians assessments, the money might be used to buy attack drones from black market.

Jaish-e-Mohammed plan is to develop large training centres as safe houses, medium ones as training camps, and the remaining to handle logistics. JeM raises over PKR 100 cr annually through digital wallets, of which 50% is spent on arms.

Pak terror group goes for digital fundraising to rebuild structures destroyed during Op Sindoor

Rain on Monday halted search and rescue operations in northern Pakistan after flash floods that have killed nearly 350 people with around 200 still missing, officials said.Torrential rains across the country since Thursday have caused flooding, rising waters and landslides that have swept away entire villages and left many residents trapped in the rubble.Most of the deaths -- more than 320 -- were reported in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to the provincial disaster agency, which warned of new flash floods "till Thursday".Volunteers had been assisting hundreds of rescue workers in their race against time to find possible survivors and retrieve bodies as fresh rains started lashing the province."This morning fresh rains forced a halt to relief operations," said Nisar Ahmad, 31, a volunteer in worst-hit Buner district, where "12 villages have been completely wiped out and 219 bodies have been recovered"."Dozens of bodies are still buried under the mud and rocks, which can only be recovered with heavy machinery. However, the makeshift tracks built to access the area have once again been destroyed by the new rains," he added.Around 200 people are still missing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to local authorities.- 'We feel scared' -Many people fled to seek shelter under damaged infrastructure and in the mountains in Buner, an area with difficult terrain."Even if it rains a little now, we feel scared because there was light rain that day. And then the unsuspecting people were swept away by the storm," said Buner resident Ghulam Hussain, 35."Children and women are running and screaming up the mountains to escape," Hazrat Ullah, 18, told AFP.Volunteer Ahmad said there were also fears for the future due to a lack of food supplies and clean water."Many livestock have also perished in the cloudburst, and their decomposing bodies are spreading a foul odour in several places. Right now, our most urgent need is clean drinking water, and I appeal to the government to provide it," he said.The monsoon season brings about three-quarters of South Asia's annual rainfall, which is vital for agriculture and food security but also causes widespread destruction.According to the National Disaster Agency, the intensity of this year's monsoon is about 50 to 60 percent higher than last year.Landslides and flash floods are common during the monsoon season, which typically begins in June and lasts until the end of September.The heavy rains that have battered Pakistan since the start of the summer monsoon have claimed the lives of more than 650 people, with over 920 injured.Pakistan is among the world’s most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change and is increasingly facing extreme weather events.In 2022, monsoon floods submerged one-third of the country and resulted in approximately 1,700 deaths.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

Flash floods in northern Pakistan have killed nearly 350 people, with 200 still missing, after torrential rains triggered landslides and wiped out villages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rescue work was halted Monday due to fresh rains, raising fears of more flooding, food shortages, and disease.

Rain on Monday halted search and rescue operations in northern Pakistan after flash floods that have killed nearly 350 people with around 200 still missing, officials said. Torrential rains across the country since Thursday have caused flooding, rising waters and landslides that have swept away entire villages and left many residents trapped in the rubble. Most of the deaths -- more than 320 -- were reported in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to the provincial disaster agency, which warned of new flash floods "till Thursday". Volunteers had been assisting hundreds of rescue workers in their race against time to find possible survivors and retrieve bodies as fresh rains started lashing the province. "This morning fresh rains forced a halt to relief operations," said Nisar Ahmad, 31, a volunteer in worst-hit Buner district, where "12 villages have been completely wiped out and 219 bodies have been recovered". "Dozens of bodies are still buried under the mud and rocks, which can only be recovered with heavy machinery. However, the makeshift tracks built to access the area have once again been destroyed by the new rains," he added. Around 200 people are still missing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to local authorities. - 'We feel scared' - Many people fled to seek shelter under damaged infrastructure and in the mountains in Buner, an area with difficult terrain. "Even if it rains a little now, we feel scared because there was light rain that day. And then the unsuspecting people were swept away by the storm," said Buner resident Ghulam Hussain, 35. "Children and women are running and screaming up the mountains to escape," Hazrat Ullah, 18, told AFP. Volunteer Ahmad said there were also fears for the future due to a lack of food supplies and clean water. "Many livestock have also perished in the cloudburst, and their decomposing bodies are spreading a foul odour in several places. Right now, our most urgent need is clean drinking water, and I appeal to the government to provide it," he said. The monsoon season brings about three-quarters of South Asia's annual rainfall, which is vital for agriculture and food security but also causes widespread destruction. According to the National Disaster Agency, the intensity of this year's monsoon is about 50 to 60 percent higher than last year. Landslides and flash floods are common during the monsoon season, which typically begins in June and lasts until the end of September. The heavy rains that have battered Pakistan since the start of the summer monsoon have claimed the lives of more than 650 people, with over 920 injured. Pakistan is among the world’s most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change and is increasingly facing extreme weather events. In 2022, monsoon floods submerged one-third of the country and resulted in approximately 1,700 deaths. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Flash floods in northern Pakistan have killed nearly 350 people, with 200 still missing, after torrential rains triggered landslides and wiped out villages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rescue work was halted Monday due to fresh rains, raising fears of more flooding, food shortages, and disease.

Pakistan flash floods death toll rises to 350, 200 still missing — relief ops halted by rain

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, on Sunday (Aug 17), repeated claims that the nation downed six Indian aircraft during the brief military confrontation between the two nations in May, claiming that Islamabad had “video proof”. However, he did not, once again, provide any details to back the assertion. While relations between neighbours India and Pakistan have been tense for years, the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which was linked to Islamabad, triggered India's Operation Sindoor and subsequently a military confrontation between the two nations.<h2>What did the Pakistani minister say?</h2>Addressing a seminar in Lahore on Sunday, Naqvi boasted about being privy to key pieces of information surrounding the recent India-Pakistan war. There, he insisted that Pakistani intelligence had knowledge about India's plans ahead of time and that the nation had footage of six Indian planes being downed by the Pak military. The claim is not new and has already been refuted by India. On May 31, India's Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, speaking in Singapore, had flatly rejected Pakistan's claims of downing Indian jets, including Rafael's, as "absolutely incorrect".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-travel-with-jo-youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-charge-sheeted-for-allegedly-spying-for-pakistan-1755406129532">‘Travel with Jo’ YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra charge-sheeted for allegedly spying for Pakistan</a>Naqvi, on Sunday, praised the Pakistani intelligence agencies' "important work" and said, "We need to acknowledge them." Without backing his claims about Pakistan downing Indian planes, evasively, he said, "Although the radar data had confirmed the downing of the Indian aircraft, Pakistan chose not to make any announcement until concrete evidence is in hand. We have video footage of all six Indian planes, which were shot down."Despite claiming to have the purported video footage, Pakistan has yet to present any evidence publicly.Naqvi also asserted that Pakistan destroyed an Indian oil depot during the conflict and that none of Pakistan's critical assets were damaged by Indian missiles. He declared that Pakistan had prior knowledge of New Delhi's strategies: "We knew whatever they planned, what aircraft they would use."&nbsp;Watch | J&amp;K: Two LeT terror associates arrested | Joint op by J&amp;K police, army<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-j-k-two-let-terror-associates-arrested-joint-op-by-j-k-police-army-1755459827856/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-j-k-two-let-terror-associates-arrested-joint-op-by-j-k-police-army-1755459827856/embed</a>&nbsp;

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has once again claimed that the country’s military shot down six Indian aircraft during the brief May confrontation, insisting Islamabad has “video proof” of the strikes. However, once again, the nation failed to back its claims with evidence.

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, on Sunday (Aug 17), repeated claims that the nation downed six Indian aircraft during the brief military confrontation between the two nations in May, claiming that Islamabad had “video proof”. However, he did not, once again, provide any details to back the assertion. While relations between neighbours India and Pakistan have been tense for years, the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which was linked to Islamabad, triggered India's Operation Sindoor and subsequently a military confrontation between the two nations. What did the Pakistani minister say? Addressing a seminar in Lahore on Sunday, Naqvi boasted about being privy to key pieces of information surrounding the recent India-Pakistan war. There, he insisted that Pakistani intelligence had knowledge about India's plans ahead of time and that the nation had footage of six Indian planes being downed by the Pak military. The claim is not new and has already been refuted by India. On May 31, India's Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, speaking in Singapore, had flatly rejected Pakistan's claims of downing Indian jets, including Rafael's, as "absolutely incorrect". Also read | ‘Travel with Jo’ YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra charge-sheeted for allegedly spying for Pakistan Naqvi, on Sunday, praised the Pakistani intelligence agencies' "important work" and said, "We need to acknowledge them." Without backing his claims about Pakistan downing Indian planes, evasively, he said, "Although the radar data had confirmed the downing of the Indian aircraft, Pakistan chose not to make any announcement until concrete evidence is in hand. We have video footage of all six Indian planes, which were shot down." Despite claiming to have the purported video footage, Pakistan has yet to present any evidence publicly. Naqvi also asserted that Pakistan destroyed an Indian oil depot during the conflict and that none of Pakistan's critical assets were damaged by Indian missiles. He declared that Pakistan had prior knowledge of New Delhi's strategies: "We knew whatever they planned, what aircraft they would use." Watch | J&K: Two LeT terror associates arrested | Joint op by J&K police, army https://www.wionews.com/videos/-j-k-two-let-terror-associates-arrested-joint-op-by-j-k-police-army-1755459827856/embed

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has once again claimed that the country’s military shot down six Indian aircraft during the brief May confrontation, insisting Islamabad has “video proof” of the strikes. However, once again, the nation failed to back its claims with evidence.

Pakistan minister claims 'video proof’ of downing 6 Indian jets during India-pak conflict in May—but offers no evidence again

Amid reports that the United States is favouring Pakistan and not India, it was asked if Pakistan Air Force lost F-16 jets during Operation Sindoor. However, the Trump administration refused to answer the specific question despite its continued claim that it was instrumental in stopping the India-Pakistan war. India has categorically denied all claims about US mediation in the ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May this year. However, Pakistan nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him for stopping the war with India.&nbsp;&nbsp;When asked about F-16 losses, the US State Department said, "We refer you to the Government of Pakistan to discuss its F-16s," NDTV reported. The US State Department was also asked about Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir's nuke threat from US soil. In an email response to News 18, it said, “We are aware of these reports and would refer you to the Government of Pakistan regarding Chief of Army Staff Munir’s alleged remarks." Earlier, India condemned Munir's remark and said that ‘it was regrettable’ that such a statement was made from the soil of a ‘friendly country.’<h2>&nbsp;‘Five Pakistani fighter jets shot down’</h2>The statement comes days after Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said that the IAF took down “at least” five Pakistani fighter jets and “one large aircraft” during Operation Sindoor in May. This was the first time that a senior officer from the Indian side had specified the number of Pakistani aircraft and jets downed. In May, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan had admitted to losing an unspecified number of aircraft in the operation. Earlier that month, Director General Air Operations of the IAF, Air Marshal A K Bharti, had said losses were part of any combat. The Indian military had achieved all its selected objectives and all IAF pilots were back home, he had said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/operation-sindoor-pm-modi-success-of-operation-sindoor-is-due-to-make-in-india-1754894671981/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/operation-sindoor-pm-modi-success-of-operation-sindoor-is-due-to-make-in-india-1754894671981/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>India and Pakistan relations after Pahalgam terror attack</h2>Relations between India and Pakistan went downhill after 22 people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in April this year. India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan and killing as many as 100 terrorists. Tensions rose after India's action, with Pakistan resorting to drone attacks on civilians and military positions of India's bordering states. India retaliated by targeting the military posts of Pakistan. Both countries agreed to a ceasefire at the DGMO level after the Pakistani DGMO contacted the Indian side following three to four days of heavy fighting. On the diplomatic front, India put in abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, suspended Pakistani visas and closed trade through border posts. Recently, Pakistan stopped newspapers to Indian diplomats and the Indian High Commission based in Islamabad. In a tit for tat move, India had also cut newspaper supplies to Pakistani diplomats and the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi.

Amid claims of US bias toward Pakistan, the US refused to confirm F-16 losses during Op Sindoor. The US also declined to comment on Asim Munir’s nuclear threat made from US soil. This comes after India confirmed that at least five Pakistani fighter jets were shot during Op Sindoor

Amid reports that the United States is favouring Pakistan and not India, it was asked if Pakistan Air Force lost F-16 jets during Operation Sindoor. However, the Trump administration refused to answer the specific question despite its continued claim that it was instrumental in stopping the India-Pakistan war. India has categorically denied all claims about US mediation in the ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May this year. However, Pakistan nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him for stopping the war with India. When asked about F-16 losses, the US State Department said, "We refer you to the Government of Pakistan to discuss its F-16s," NDTV reported. The US State Department was also asked about Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir's nuke threat from US soil. In an email response to News 18, it said, “We are aware of these reports and would refer you to the Government of Pakistan regarding Chief of Army Staff Munir’s alleged remarks." Earlier, India condemned Munir's remark and said that ‘it was regrettable’ that such a statement was made from the soil of a ‘friendly country.’ ‘Five Pakistani fighter jets shot down’ The statement comes days after Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said that the IAF took down “at least” five Pakistani fighter jets and “one large aircraft” during Operation Sindoor in May. This was the first time that a senior officer from the Indian side had specified the number of Pakistani aircraft and jets downed. In May, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan had admitted to losing an unspecified number of aircraft in the operation. Earlier that month, Director General Air Operations of the IAF, Air Marshal A K Bharti, had said losses were part of any combat. The Indian military had achieved all its selected objectives and all IAF pilots were back home, he had said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/operation-sindoor-pm-modi-success-of-operation-sindoor-is-due-to-make-in-india-1754894671981/embed India and Pakistan relations after Pahalgam terror attack Relations between India and Pakistan went downhill after 22 people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in April this year. India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan and killing as many as 100 terrorists. Tensions rose after India's action, with Pakistan resorting to drone attacks on civilians and military positions of India's bordering states. India retaliated by targeting the military posts of Pakistan. Both countries agreed to a ceasefire at the DGMO level after the Pakistani DGMO contacted the Indian side following three to four days of heavy fighting. On the diplomatic front, India put in abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, suspended Pakistani visas and closed trade through border posts. Recently, Pakistan stopped newspapers to Indian diplomats and the Indian High Commission based in Islamabad. In a tit for tat move, India had also cut newspaper supplies to Pakistani diplomats and the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi.

Amid claims of US bias toward Pakistan, the US refused to confirm F-16 losses during Op Sindoor. The US also declined to comment on Asim Munir’s nuclear threat made from US soil. This comes after India confirmed that at least five Pakistani fighter jets were shot during Op Sindoor

Did India take down Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet during Op Sindoor? Here's what US said

Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif threatened India over the Indus Waters Treaty, Indian politician and leader of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Asaduddin Owaisi, warned him that India has BrahMos missile, advising him not to talk such "nonsense".&nbsp;Owaisi, while speaking to Indian news agency ANI, reacted to the Pakistan prime minister's statement and said, "We have the BrahMos... He should not talk such nonsense."&nbsp;The Indian politician added that such threats will have "no effect on India. Enough is enough.”

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<h2>Pakistan PM's warning</h2>Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday (Aug 13) said that "a lesson will be taught" to the "enemy" if they continue to stop the Indus waters. India has put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The Pakistani PM said that India cannot snatch a drop of water from Pakistan.&nbsp;After the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people, India put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance on April 23, in response to the deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;Since then, Pakistan has been reiterating that any attempt to block the water flow to the country would be considered an act of war.<h2>'Pakistani's won't bow, will confront'</h2>On Tuesday, Pakistan's foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari issued another threat against India, saying that if New Delhi continues with its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, then Pakistanis "won't bow and they will confront."&nbsp;He also claimed that Pakistan has gone to the world and spoken about peace, while India spoke about war, adding that Pakistanis must raise their voices against oppression.&nbsp;Prior to this, Indian politician Owaisi also reacted to Pakistani army chief Asim Munir's 'nuclear' threats, saying that the language he used is "condemnable".<h2>Munir's nuclear threat</h2>Asim Munir, during his visit to the US, said that his country will obliterate any dam that New Delhi builds on the Indus waters. Moreover, he warned that if his country were ever pushed to the brink in a conflict with India, it would "take half the world down" with it.&nbsp;To this, Owaisi reacted in a post on X, saying, "Pakistan Army Chief's threats &amp; language against India are condemnable," adding that his doing this from the US soil makes it worse.&nbsp;"It deserves a Political response from the Modi government &amp; not just the MEA statement, the Government must lodge their protest and raise the issue with the US strongly," he added.

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif threatened that "a lesson will be taught" to the "enemy" if they continue to stop the Indus waters. To this, Owaisi warned him, saying that "enough is enough" and it will have no effect on India. 

Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif threatened India over the Indus Waters Treaty, Indian politician and leader of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Asaduddin Owaisi, warned him that India has BrahMos missile, advising him not to talk such "nonsense". Owaisi, while speaking to Indian news agency ANI, reacted to the Pakistan prime minister's statement and said, "We have the BrahMos... He should not talk such nonsense." The Indian politician added that such threats will have "no effect on India. Enough is enough.”

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif threatened that "a lesson will be taught" to the "enemy" if they continue to stop the Indus waters. To this, Owaisi warned him, saying that "enough is enough" and it will have no effect on India.&nbsp;

'We have BrahMos missile': Indian politician Owaisi warns Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif over Indus Waters Treaty threat

Continuing with an anti-India stance, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday (Aug 13) said that "a lesson will be taught" to the "enemy" if they continue to stop the Indus waters. India has put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The Pakistani PM said that India cannot snatch a drop of water from Pakistan. The neighbouring country has been claiming that stopping the Indus waters would be considered 'an act of war.'&nbsp;"I want to tell the enemy today that if you threaten to hold our water, then keep this in mind that you cannot snatch even one drop of Pakistan...You will be again taught such a lesson that you will be left holding your ears,” news agency PTI quoted Sharif as saying at a ceremony in Islamabad. A day ago, former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari issued another war threat against India. Continuing with his old tirade, he said that if India continues with its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, then Pakistanis "won't bow and they will confront." He also claimed that Pakistan has gone to the world and spoken about peace, while India spoke about war. He said that Pakistanis must raise their voices against oppression.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-cozying-up-with-trump-repeats-anti-india-rhetoric-1754909040774/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-cozying-up-with-trump-repeats-anti-india-rhetoric-1754909040774/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Asim Munir's nuke threat</h2>Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday (Aug 10) made a nuclear threat against India and said that his country will obliterate any dam that New Delhi builds on the Indus waters. During his ongoing visit to the United States, he warned that if his country were ever pushed to the brink in a conflict with India, it would "take half the world down" with it. Speaking at a private black-tie dinner in Tampa hosted for businessman Adnan Asad, Munir said Pakistan is a nuclear power and would use its arsenal if necessary. He also said that India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could put hundreds of millions at risk of starvation.Meanwhile, Munir was also trolled online for comparing India to a 'shining Mercedes' while calling his country a ‘dump truck.’ According to a report in The Print, Munir said, “I am going to use a crude analogy to explain the situation. India is shining Mercedes coming on a highway like Ferrari [sic], but we are a dump truck full of gravel. If the truck hits the car, who is going to be the loser?” Munir may have intended to praise Pakistan as a less-refined but stronger neighbour to India, but his choice of words backfired and the netizens were quick to troll him. In trying to cast Pakistan as powerful despite lacking India’s polish, Munir instead sparked a wave of mockery on social media, where many users claimed his analogy implied India was superior.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued another threat to India over the Indus Waters Treaty. He said that India will be taught a lesson if it continues to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance

Continuing with an anti-India stance, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday (Aug 13) said that "a lesson will be taught" to the "enemy" if they continue to stop the Indus waters. India has put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The Pakistani PM said that India cannot snatch a drop of water from Pakistan. The neighbouring country has been claiming that stopping the Indus waters would be considered 'an act of war.' "I want to tell the enemy today that if you threaten to hold our water, then keep this in mind that you cannot snatch even one drop of Pakistan...You will be again taught such a lesson that you will be left holding your ears,” news agency PTI quoted Sharif as saying at a ceremony in Islamabad. A day ago, former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari issued another war threat against India. Continuing with his old tirade, he said that if India continues with its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, then Pakistanis "won't bow and they will confront." He also claimed that Pakistan has gone to the world and spoken about peace, while India spoke about war. He said that Pakistanis must raise their voices against oppression. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-army-chief-asim-munir-cozying-up-with-trump-repeats-anti-india-rhetoric-1754909040774/embed Asim Munir's nuke threat Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday (Aug 10) made a nuclear threat against India and said that his country will obliterate any dam that New Delhi builds on the Indus waters. During his ongoing visit to the United States, he warned that if his country were ever pushed to the brink in a conflict with India, it would "take half the world down" with it. Speaking at a private black-tie dinner in Tampa hosted for businessman Adnan Asad, Munir said Pakistan is a nuclear power and would use its arsenal if necessary. He also said that India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could put hundreds of millions at risk of starvation. Meanwhile, Munir was also trolled online for comparing India to a 'shining Mercedes' while calling his country a ‘dump truck.’ According to a report in The Print, Munir said, “I am going to use a crude analogy to explain the situation. India is shining Mercedes coming on a highway like Ferrari [sic], but we are a dump truck full of gravel. If the truck hits the car, who is going to be the loser?” Munir may have intended to praise Pakistan as a less-refined but stronger neighbour to India, but his choice of words backfired and the netizens were quick to troll him. In trying to cast Pakistan as powerful despite lacking India’s polish, Munir instead sparked a wave of mockery on social media, where many users claimed his analogy implied India was superior.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued another threat to India over the Indus Waters Treaty. He said that India will be taught a lesson if it continues to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance

'Lesson will be taught...': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif threatens India over Indus Waters Treaty after Munir's nuclear rant

A Pakistani man, found to be a member of Pakistan-based terrorist organisation designated by the United Nations, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been reportedly arrested by the South Korean police. The man was working as a market clerk in Seoul's Itaewon district, according to local media outlet Korea Herald.&nbsp;The man was arrested on August 2 in Itaewon-dong, Seoul, where he had been working at a local market, according to the report. It further added that the man has not been accused of carrying out or plotting any acts of terror.&nbsp;The officials at the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency said that the suspect is in his 40s, and has been arrested in violation of the Act on Counter Terrorism and the Immigration Act.<h2>How did it all begin?</h2>The Pakistani man entered South Korea in December 2023, through the visa he got from a South Korean consulate in Pakistan, as he allegedly posed as a businessman intending to establish a business in South Korea.&nbsp;According to the investigation, the suspect joined LeT in Pakistan in 2020. He was being trained in the use of weapons and infiltration tactics and was accepted as an official member of the UN-designed terrorist organisation.&nbsp;The man, although he is not accused of plotting or carrying out any acts of terrorism in South Korea, is a member of the LeT, which violates Article 17 of the Act on Counter-Terrorism for the Protection of Citizens and Public Security.&nbsp;However, the man reportedly denied the charges imposed against him.The South Korean police are investigating whether the man has sent any money to the LeT group or not.<h2>What do we know about LeT?</h2>The Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was listed as a terrorist organisation in May 2005 by the United Nations Security Council, for engaging in terror activity and supporting listed individuals and entities, including Al-Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden.&nbsp;Notably, the terror group has been behind several major terrorist attacks, including the Mumbai terror attacks.&nbsp;

The officials at the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency said that the suspect is in his 40s, and has been arrested in violation of the Act on Counter Terrorism and the Immigration Act.

A Pakistani man, found to be a member of Pakistan-based terrorist organisation designated by the United Nations, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been reportedly arrested by the South Korean police. The man was working as a market clerk in Seoul's Itaewon district, according to local media outlet Korea Herald. The man was arrested on August 2 in Itaewon-dong, Seoul, where he had been working at a local market, according to the report. It further added that the man has not been accused of carrying out or plotting any acts of terror. The officials at the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency said that the suspect is in his 40s, and has been arrested in violation of the Act on Counter Terrorism and the Immigration Act. How did it all begin? The Pakistani man entered South Korea in December 2023, through the visa he got from a South Korean consulate in Pakistan, as he allegedly posed as a businessman intending to establish a business in South Korea. According to the investigation, the suspect joined LeT in Pakistan in 2020. He was being trained in the use of weapons and infiltration tactics and was accepted as an official member of the UN-designed terrorist organisation. The man, although he is not accused of plotting or carrying out any acts of terrorism in South Korea, is a member of the LeT, which violates Article 17 of the Act on Counter-Terrorism for the Protection of Citizens and Public Security. However, the man reportedly denied the charges imposed against him. The South Korean police are investigating whether the man has sent any money to the LeT group or not. What do we know about LeT? The Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was listed as a terrorist organisation in May 2005 by the United Nations Security Council, for engaging in terror activity and supporting listed individuals and entities, including Al-Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden. Notably, the terror group has been behind several major terrorist attacks, including the Mumbai terror attacks.

The officials at the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency said that the suspect is in his 40s, and has been arrested in violation of the Act on Counter Terrorism and the Immigration Act.

Pakistani man, linked to LeT, arrested in South Korea - Here's what we know

Former Pentagon analyst Michael Rubin in a scathing assessment of Pakistani army chief Asim Munir's threats and his nation's nuclear rhetoric. Comparing the Pakistani army chief to Islamic State terrorist Osama Bin Laden, saying, "Asim Munir is Osama bin Laden in a suit." He slammed Pakistan for behaving like a "rogue state" and said that the country's behaviour was "completely unacceptable". Speaking during an interview, he also slammed US President Donald Trump for "targeting India" over the South Asian nation's trade relations with Russia. He pointed out that Trump's America is a buyer of several strategic minerals, including uranium hexafluoride, from Russia. Lauding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for standing up against Trump for India's rights, he said this would "be the episode that historians remember where the US truly learnt that you cannot kick India around".<h2>Asim Munir aka ‘Bin Laden in a suit’</h2>Recently, Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir allegedly threatened that if his country were ever pushed to the brink in a conflict with India, it would "take half the world down" with it. The controversial comments were reportedly made during a private black-tie dinner in Tampa, Florida, hosted for businessman Adnan Asad.&nbsp;Rubin suggested that for his inciting comment the Pakistani army chief should be declared persona non grata and should be banned from receiving US visas. Raising alarm at the lack of immediate response from US officials present at the event, he said, "Within 30 minutes of when Asim Munir made those comments, he should have been ushered out, taken to Tampa International Airport, and flown out of the United States."&nbsp;He noted that “Americans look at terrorism through the lens of grievance” and explained that "they don't understand the ideological underpinnings of many terrorists… Asim Munir is Osama bin Laden in a suit."<h2>Pakistan's nuclear rhetoric 'completely unacceptable'</h2>Calling Pakistan's behaviour "completely unacceptable", the former Pentagon official and Middle East analyst compared Munir's threat to statements previously made by ISIS and Osama bin Laden. "Pakistan is raising questions in many people's minds about whether it can fulfil the responsibilities of being a state," he said, adding, "The Field Marshal's rhetoric is reminiscent of what we've heard from the Islamic State."&nbsp;The prominent analyst also called for immediate diplomatic consequences against Pakistan. Rubin suggested that Islamabad should be stripped of its status as a major non-NATO ally and potentially designated as a state sponsor of terrorism.&nbsp;The ex-Pentagon official then suggested that the international community should consider what he called "managed decline" for Pakistan. This, he said, could potentially include recognising regions like Balochistan if they break away. He also pitched the idea of a military intervention to secure Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. "It's coming near time when, in a future administration, other SEAL teams should enter Pakistan to secure its nuclear weapons because the alternative is simply too great to bear," he said.&nbsp;

 Comparing the Pakistani army chief Asim Munir to Islamic State terrorist Osama Bin Laden, Former Pentagon analyst Michael Rubin in a scathing statement said, "Asim Munir is Osama bin Laden in a suit."

Former Pentagon analyst Michael Rubin in a scathing assessment of Pakistani army chief Asim Munir's threats and his nation's nuclear rhetoric. Comparing the Pakistani army chief to Islamic State terrorist Osama Bin Laden, saying, "Asim Munir is Osama bin Laden in a suit." He slammed Pakistan for behaving like a "rogue state" and said that the country's behaviour was "completely unacceptable". Speaking during an interview, he also slammed US President Donald Trump for "targeting India" over the South Asian nation's trade relations with Russia. He pointed out that Trump's America is a buyer of several strategic minerals, including uranium hexafluoride, from Russia. Lauding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for standing up against Trump for India's rights, he said this would "be the episode that historians remember where the US truly learnt that you cannot kick India around". Asim Munir aka ‘Bin Laden in a suit’ Recently, Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir allegedly threatened that if his country were ever pushed to the brink in a conflict with India, it would "take half the world down" with it. The controversial comments were reportedly made during a private black-tie dinner in Tampa, Florida, hosted for businessman Adnan Asad. Rubin suggested that for his inciting comment the Pakistani army chief should be declared persona non grata and should be banned from receiving US visas. Raising alarm at the lack of immediate response from US officials present at the event, he said, "Within 30 minutes of when Asim Munir made those comments, he should have been ushered out, taken to Tampa International Airport, and flown out of the United States." He noted that “Americans look at terrorism through the lens of grievance” and explained that "they don't understand the ideological underpinnings of many terrorists… Asim Munir is Osama bin Laden in a suit." Pakistan's nuclear rhetoric 'completely unacceptable' Calling Pakistan's behaviour "completely unacceptable", the former Pentagon official and Middle East analyst compared Munir's threat to statements previously made by ISIS and Osama bin Laden. "Pakistan is raising questions in many people's minds about whether it can fulfil the responsibilities of being a state," he said, adding, "The Field Marshal's rhetoric is reminiscent of what we've heard from the Islamic State." The prominent analyst also called for immediate diplomatic consequences against Pakistan. Rubin suggested that Islamabad should be stripped of its status as a major non-NATO ally and potentially designated as a state sponsor of terrorism. The ex-Pentagon official then suggested that the international community should consider what he called "managed decline" for Pakistan. This, he said, could potentially include recognising regions like Balochistan if they break away. He also pitched the idea of a military intervention to secure Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. "It's coming near time when, in a future administration, other SEAL teams should enter Pakistan to secure its nuclear weapons because the alternative is simply too great to bear," he said.

&nbsp;Comparing the Pakistani army chief Asim Munir to Islamic State terrorist Osama Bin Laden, Former Pentagon analyst Michael Rubin in a scathing statement said, "Asim Munir is Osama bin Laden in a suit."

'Bin Laden in suit': Ex-Pentagon official slams Pakistan Army Chief Munir for nuke threat, suggests THIS action against Islamabad

Pakistan on Monday (August 11) has rejected India's statement on Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir's "nuclear blackmail" during his US visit, calling it "misleading" and "self-serving construct". Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry in a statement vowed a "matching response" to India's aggression.&nbsp;Responding to media queries regarding the statement made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry called India's remarks “immature and misleading”.&nbsp;This comes after Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday made a nuclear threat against India and the world. During his visit to the US, he warned that if his country were ever pushed to the brink in a conflict with India, it would "take half the world down" with it.In a sharp response to Munir, India's Ministry of External Affairs said that “nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan's stock-in-trade.” The MEA said that the international community can draw its own conclusions over the irresponsible remark made by Asim Munir during his visit to the United States.Further, India stressed that Munir's statement raises doubts about the integrity of nuclear weapons and their control and stated that “the military is hand-in-glove with terrorist groups” in Pakistan.&nbsp;Vowing to take immediate action, Pakistan today stressed, "Any act of Indian aggression or violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity will be met with an immediate and matching response. The onus of any ensuing escalation will rest squarely with the Indian leadership."As opposed to Munir's remark, Pakistan added that they are a "responsible nuclear weapon state" with an elaborate command and control structure under full civilian control.Further responding to India's remarks, the Pakistan foreign ministry stated, “The Indian MEA's spurious insinuations are irresponsible and without a shred of evidence. We also note with concern a pointless reference to the third countries, in a bid to exert pressure on Pakistan.”

Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry called India's remarks "immature", saying that it is "another demonstration of their chronic tendency to distort facts and twist statements out of context."

Pakistan on Monday (August 11) has rejected India's statement on Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir's "nuclear blackmail" during his US visit, calling it "misleading" and "self-serving construct". Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry in a statement vowed a "matching response" to India's aggression. Responding to media queries regarding the statement made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry called India's remarks “immature and misleading”. This comes after Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday made a nuclear threat against India and the world. During his visit to the US, he warned that if his country were ever pushed to the brink in a conflict with India, it would "take half the world down" with it. In a sharp response to Munir, India's Ministry of External Affairs said that “nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan's stock-in-trade.” The MEA said that the international community can draw its own conclusions over the irresponsible remark made by Asim Munir during his visit to the United States. Further, India stressed that Munir's statement raises doubts about the integrity of nuclear weapons and their control and stated that “the military is hand-in-glove with terrorist groups” in Pakistan. Vowing to take immediate action, Pakistan today stressed, "Any act of Indian aggression or violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity will be met with an immediate and matching response. The onus of any ensuing escalation will rest squarely with the Indian leadership." As opposed to Munir's remark, Pakistan added that they are a "responsible nuclear weapon state" with an elaborate command and control structure under full civilian control. Further responding to India's remarks, the Pakistan foreign ministry stated, “The Indian MEA's spurious insinuations are irresponsible and without a shred of evidence. We also note with concern a pointless reference to the third countries, in a bid to exert pressure on Pakistan.”

&nbsp;Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry called India's remarks "immature", saying that it is "another demonstration of their chronic tendency to distort facts and twist statements out of context."

Pakistan reacts to India's statement on Asim Munir's 'nuclear blackmail'; vows matching response to 'aggression'

Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday (Aug 10) slammed India over New Delhi's decision to put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, claiming that the move can potentially lead to the starvation of 250 million people. He also threatened to target any future Indian dams on the Indus River. Munir, who's on a US visit, also warned that Pakistan had no dearth of missiles and would obliterate any dams India decides to build on the river. He even made a nuclear threat against India and the world, saying, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistan-s-army-chief-makes-nuclear-threat-against-india-and-world-says-if-we-go-down-we-ll-take-half-the-world-down-with-us-1754874504447">"if we think we are going down, we'll take half the world down with us".</a><h2>Munir threatens India</h2>Speaking at a private black-tie dinner in Tampa hosted for businessman Adnan Asad, who serves as Pakistan's honorary consul in Tampa, Munir said Pakistan was a nuclear power and would use its arsenal if necessary. He also threatened to target any future Indian dams on the Indus River, saying India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could put hundreds of millions at risk of starvation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Raking up the Indus Water Treaty issue, Munir slammed India and claimed that the suspension of the treaty could place 250 million people at risk of starvation. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India had put the years-old treaty in abeyance, i.e., it has been temporarily suspended, not formally terminated.&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch | Pakistan suffers $14.4 MN loss after closing airspace to India<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-suffers-14-4-mn-loss-after-closing-airspace-to-india-1754837074932/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-suffers-14-4-mn-loss-after-closing-airspace-to-india-1754837074932/embed</a>&nbsp;He announced that Pakistan "will wait for India to build a dam, and when it does so, 10 missiles se faarigh kar denge (we will destroy it with 10 missiles)". Munir insisted that Pakistan has "no shortage of missiles" and would destroy Indian dams if built. "The Indus River is not the Indians' family property. Humein missilon ki kami nahi hai, al-Hamdulillah (we don't have a missile shortage, Praise be to God)," he said reportedly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Munir's India tirade</h2>&nbsp;According to ThePrint, phones and recording devices were banned at the dinner. Recounting the Pakistani army chief's comments, later attendees said he made several references to India and the recent tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. Referring to an earlier post, he said, "Ek tweet karwaya tha with Surah Fil and a picture of (the industrialist) Mukesh Ambani to show them what we will do the next time," he said. Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant) is the 105th chapter of the Quran, composed of 5 verses. It narrates the story of the "People of the Elephant" and how Allah protected the Ka'aba in Mecca from their attack. The surah describes how Allah sent flocks of birds carrying stones of baked clay, which destroyed the army of the elephant.&nbsp;"We'll start from India's East, where they have located their most valuable resources, and then move westwards," he announced. Using what he called a crude analogy, Munir added that “India is shining Mercedes coming on a highway like Ferrari, but we are a dump truck full of gravel. If the truck hits the car, who is going to be the loser?”&nbsp;

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir has threatened to destroy any future Indian dams on the Indus River and warned of nuclear retaliation, claiming India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could starve 250 million people. He claimed Pakistan had “no shortage of missiles.”

Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday (Aug 10) slammed India over New Delhi's decision to put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, claiming that the move can potentially lead to the starvation of 250 million people. He also threatened to target any future Indian dams on the Indus River. Munir, who's on a US visit, also warned that Pakistan had no dearth of missiles and would obliterate any dams India decides to build on the river. He even made a nuclear threat against India and the world, saying, "if we think we are going down, we'll take half the world down with us". Munir threatens India Speaking at a private black-tie dinner in Tampa hosted for businessman Adnan Asad, who serves as Pakistan's honorary consul in Tampa, Munir said Pakistan was a nuclear power and would use its arsenal if necessary. He also threatened to target any future Indian dams on the Indus River, saying India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could put hundreds of millions at risk of starvation. Raking up the Indus Water Treaty issue, Munir slammed India and claimed that the suspension of the treaty could place 250 million people at risk of starvation. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India had put the years-old treaty in abeyance, i.e., it has been temporarily suspended, not formally terminated. Watch | Pakistan suffers $14.4 MN loss after closing airspace to India https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-suffers-14-4-mn-loss-after-closing-airspace-to-india-1754837074932/embed He announced that Pakistan "will wait for India to build a dam, and when it does so, 10 missiles se faarigh kar denge (we will destroy it with 10 missiles)". Munir insisted that Pakistan has "no shortage of missiles" and would destroy Indian dams if built. "The Indus River is not the Indians' family property. Humein missilon ki kami nahi hai, al-Hamdulillah (we don't have a missile shortage, Praise be to God)," he said reportedly. Munir's India tirade According to ThePrint, phones and recording devices were banned at the dinner. Recounting the Pakistani army chief's comments, later attendees said he made several references to India and the recent tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. Referring to an earlier post, he said, "Ek tweet karwaya tha with Surah Fil and a picture of (the industrialist) Mukesh Ambani to show them what we will do the next time," he said. Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant) is the 105th chapter of the Quran, composed of 5 verses. It narrates the story of the "People of the Elephant" and how Allah protected the Ka'aba in Mecca from their attack. The surah describes how Allah sent flocks of birds carrying stones of baked clay, which destroyed the army of the elephant. "We'll start from India's East, where they have located their most valuable resources, and then move westwards," he announced. Using what he called a crude analogy, Munir added that “India is shining Mercedes coming on a highway like Ferrari, but we are a dump truck full of gravel. If the truck hits the car, who is going to be the loser?”

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir has threatened to destroy any future Indian dams on the Indus River and warned of nuclear retaliation, claiming India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could starve 250 million people. He claimed Pakistan had “no shortage of missiles.”

'No shortage of missiles': Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir threatens India over Indus waters, vows to obliterate any dam New Delhi builds

Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday (Aug 10) made a nuclear threat against India and the world. During his ongoing visit to the United States, he warned that if his country were ever pushed to the brink in a conflict with India, it would "take half the world down" with it. Speaking at a private black-tie dinner in Tampa hosted for businessman Adnan Asad, Munir said Pakistan is a nuclear power and would use its arsenal if necessary. He also threatened to target any future Indian dams on the Indus River, saying India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could put hundreds of millions at risk of starvation.&nbsp;<h2>Pakistan will take down "half the world"</h2>Munir, as quoted by ThePrint, noted that Pakistan was a nuclear nation and said, "if we think we are going down, we'll take half the world down with us".&nbsp;Speaking at the dinner he hosted for Adnan Asad, who serves as Pakistan's honorary consul in Tampa, he also raked up the Indus Water Treaty issue. According to ThePrint, phones and recording devices were banned at the dinner, and the Pakistani army chief's comments were later recounted by attendees.&nbsp;Watch | Pakistan suffers $14.4 MN loss after closing airspace to India<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-suffers-14-4-mn-loss-after-closing-airspace-to-india-1754837074932/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-suffers-14-4-mn-loss-after-closing-airspace-to-india-1754837074932/embed</a><h2>Munir's India tirade</h2>&nbsp;The Pakistani army chief, as per the report, made several references to India and the recent tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. Referring to an earlier post, he said, "Ek tweet karwaya tha with Surah Fil and a picture of (the industrialist) Mukesh Ambani to show them what we will do the next time," he said. Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant) is the 105th chapter of the Quran, composed of 5 verses. It narrates the story of the "People of the Elephant" and how Allah protected the Ka'aba in Mecca from their attack. The surah describes how Allah sent flocks of birds carrying stones of baked clay, which destroyed the army of the elephant.&nbsp;"We'll start from India's East, where they have located their most valuable resources, and then move westwards," he announced. Using what he called a crude analogy, Munir added that "India is shining Mercedes coming on a highway like Ferrari, but we are a dump truck full of gravel. If the truck hits the car, who is going to be the loser?"&nbsp;The army chief also poked at India's recent trade disputes with the US and joked about Pakistan's diplomatic balancing skills, even saying his country nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Prize. "The real reason for our success is that we are not misers. If someone does good work, we praise and appreciate them. That is why we nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Prize," he said.&nbsp;Munir was in Tampa for the change of command at US Central Command, meeting with US military leaders, including Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. This was Munir’s second trip to the US since clashes with India in Operation Sindoor. His visit included a private lunch with Trump, after which the two announced expanded cooperation, including an oil deal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir, during a US visit, threatened nuclear retaliation against India, saying his country will “take half the world down.” He also vowed to destroy future Indian dams on the Indus while making multiple provocative remarks about India.

Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday (Aug 10) made a nuclear threat against India and the world. During his ongoing visit to the United States, he warned that if his country were ever pushed to the brink in a conflict with India, it would "take half the world down" with it. Speaking at a private black-tie dinner in Tampa hosted for businessman Adnan Asad, Munir said Pakistan is a nuclear power and would use its arsenal if necessary. He also threatened to target any future Indian dams on the Indus River, saying India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could put hundreds of millions at risk of starvation. Pakistan will take down "half the world" Munir, as quoted by ThePrint, noted that Pakistan was a nuclear nation and said, "if we think we are going down, we'll take half the world down with us". Speaking at the dinner he hosted for Adnan Asad, who serves as Pakistan's honorary consul in Tampa, he also raked up the Indus Water Treaty issue. According to ThePrint, phones and recording devices were banned at the dinner, and the Pakistani army chief's comments were later recounted by attendees. Watch | Pakistan suffers $14.4 MN loss after closing airspace to India https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-suffers-14-4-mn-loss-after-closing-airspace-to-india-1754837074932/embed Munir's India tirade The Pakistani army chief, as per the report, made several references to India and the recent tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. Referring to an earlier post, he said, "Ek tweet karwaya tha with Surah Fil and a picture of (the industrialist) Mukesh Ambani to show them what we will do the next time," he said. Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant) is the 105th chapter of the Quran, composed of 5 verses. It narrates the story of the "People of the Elephant" and how Allah protected the Ka'aba in Mecca from their attack. The surah describes how Allah sent flocks of birds carrying stones of baked clay, which destroyed the army of the elephant. "We'll start from India's East, where they have located their most valuable resources, and then move westwards," he announced. Using what he called a crude analogy, Munir added that "India is shining Mercedes coming on a highway like Ferrari, but we are a dump truck full of gravel. If the truck hits the car, who is going to be the loser?" The army chief also poked at India's recent trade disputes with the US and joked about Pakistan's diplomatic balancing skills, even saying his country nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Prize. "The real reason for our success is that we are not misers. If someone does good work, we praise and appreciate them. That is why we nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Prize," he said. Munir was in Tampa for the change of command at US Central Command, meeting with US military leaders, including Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. This was Munir’s second trip to the US since clashes with India in Operation Sindoor. His visit included a private lunch with Trump, after which the two announced expanded cooperation, including an oil deal.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir, during a US visit, threatened nuclear retaliation against India, saying his country will “take half the world down.” He also vowed to destroy future Indian dams on the Indus while making multiple provocative remarks about India.

Pakistan army chief makes nuclear threat against India and world, says 'if we go down, we'll take half the world down with us'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered some words of solace to Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi over the naval force being deprived of playing a role in Operation Sindoor amid full readiness to wipe out Karachi port after the Pakistani DGMO pleaded for peace and India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. A report in Hindustan Times says PM Modi told Admiral Tripathi, “Humne aapke mooh se niwaala chheen liya, aapko mauka phir milega” (I have snatched the morsel out of your mouth, but your turn will come). PM’s comforting words came soon after the Indian Navy was told to stand down from launching a BrahMos missile attack on the Karachi port.&nbsp;The PM said this to Admiral Tripathi after he congratulated Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and General Upendra Dwivedi and appreciated the action and success of the Indian armed forces in Operation Sindoor.The PM was aware of the fact that Pakistan may retaliate to the Karachi port decimation with a missile strike on his home state, Gujarat, but he was prepared for the worst and had given the three chiefs a total free hand.&nbsp;While many strategists and experts in think tanks may feel that Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s remarks in Bengaluru on Saturday were overstated, the reality is a contrast. The Air Chief left a lot unspoken and only mentioned confirmed Pakistani aircraft, radar, and AEW&amp;C platform kills during the May 7-10 conflict. Between May 7 and May 10, Indian forces hit key Pakistani assets as part of Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;The intelligence agencies are aware that a hangar housing C-130 Hercules VVIP transport aircraft was hit hard at Chaklala airbase in Rawalpindi, and two F-16s were destroyed on the ground in Jacobabad. Moreover, the northern PAF command-and-control network went blind after Nur Khan (Chaklala) was hit at 2.30 am on May 10.Besides, the Indian Army’s M777 Excalibur shells and Warmate loitering ammunition created such havoc that Pakistani troops fled in fear and abandoned posts near the LoC. PAF was forced to move its assets to the western border with Iran and Afghanistan after the IAF strikes.&nbsp;Hardly any ship or submarine of the Pakistan Navy was out at sea to counter the Indian Navy’s armada, and all enemy vessels had moved towards Gwadar in fear.&nbsp;Though the opposition and PM Modi’s critics question the halt of India’s armed response and claim the leadership buckled under alleged US intervention, a BrahMos strike hit the Bholari airbase at noon on May 10—after which all mission objectives were complete.&nbsp;PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the chiefs of the defence forces have said multiple times that Operation Sindoor is not yet over, and so the Indian Navy may get its promised turn after all if there is another terror attack in the Kashmir Valley or the Indian hinterland.&nbsp;

PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the defence chiefs have said multiple times that Operation Sindoor is not yet over, and so the Indian Navy may get its promised turn if there is another terror attack in the Kashmir Valley or the Indian hinterland.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered some words of solace to Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi over the naval force being deprived of playing a role in Operation Sindoor amid full readiness to wipe out Karachi port after the Pakistani DGMO pleaded for peace and India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. A report in Hindustan Times says PM Modi told Admiral Tripathi, “Humne aapke mooh se niwaala chheen liya, aapko mauka phir milega” (I have snatched the morsel out of your mouth, but your turn will come). PM’s comforting words came soon after the Indian Navy was told to stand down from launching a BrahMos missile attack on the Karachi port. The PM said this to Admiral Tripathi after he congratulated Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and General Upendra Dwivedi and appreciated the action and success of the Indian armed forces in Operation Sindoor. The PM was aware of the fact that Pakistan may retaliate to the Karachi port decimation with a missile strike on his home state, Gujarat, but he was prepared for the worst and had given the three chiefs a total free hand. While many strategists and experts in think tanks may feel that Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s remarks in Bengaluru on Saturday were overstated, the reality is a contrast. The Air Chief left a lot unspoken and only mentioned confirmed Pakistani aircraft, radar, and AEW&C platform kills during the May 7-10 conflict. Between May 7 and May 10, Indian forces hit key Pakistani assets as part of Operation Sindoor. The intelligence agencies are aware that a hangar housing C-130 Hercules VVIP transport aircraft was hit hard at Chaklala airbase in Rawalpindi, and two F-16s were destroyed on the ground in Jacobabad. Moreover, the northern PAF command-and-control network went blind after Nur Khan (Chaklala) was hit at 2.30 am on May 10. Besides, the Indian Army’s M777 Excalibur shells and Warmate loitering ammunition created such havoc that Pakistani troops fled in fear and abandoned posts near the LoC. PAF was forced to move its assets to the western border with Iran and Afghanistan after the IAF strikes. Hardly any ship or submarine of the Pakistan Navy was out at sea to counter the Indian Navy’s armada, and all enemy vessels had moved towards Gwadar in fear. Though the opposition and PM Modi’s critics question the halt of India’s armed response and claim the leadership buckled under alleged US intervention, a BrahMos strike hit the Bholari airbase at noon on May 10—after which all mission objectives were complete. PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the chiefs of the defence forces have said multiple times that Operation Sindoor is not yet over, and so the Indian Navy may get its promised turn after all if there is another terror attack in the Kashmir Valley or the Indian hinterland.

PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the defence chiefs have said multiple times that Operation Sindoor is not yet over, and so the Indian Navy may get its promised turn if there is another terror attack in the Kashmir Valley or the Indian hinterland.

‘Your turn will come’: PM Modi offered solace to Naval chief soon after India-Pak ceasefire

India's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, revealed details about Operation Sindoor, describing it as a 'game of chess'. While speaking at IIT Madras, he mentioned that during Operation Sindoor, they played chess.The Army chief stressed that they did not know what Pakistan's next move was going to be, and hence what they would do."In Operation Sindoor, we played chess... We did not know what the enemy's next move was going to be, and what we were going to do. This is called greyzone," he said, at the inauguration of Agnishodh, the Indian Army's Research Cell at IIT Madras.The Army chief further explained what a Greyzone is. “It means that we are not going for the conventional operations. What we are doing is just short of a conventional operation... We were making the chess moves, and he (the enemy) was also making the chess moves. Somewhere we were giving them the checkmate and somewhere we were going in for the kill at the risk of losing our own, but that's life is all about...”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">During an address at IIT Madras, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi described Operation Sindoor as a complex strategic battle, saying: “We played chess… not knowing the enemy’s next move or our own. This is called greyzone.” (Source: ADGPI) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/feOjBNm0vV">pic.twitter.com/feOjBNm0vV</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1954379710256828810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He then said that the planning for the Operation Sindoor began on April 23, the day after the Pahalgam terror attack, which shook the nation.The Army chief recalled that it was the first time Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Enough is enough" and gave the "free hand" to the Army."All three chiefs were very clear that something had to be done. The free hand was given, 'you decide what is to be done.' That is the kind of confidence, political direction, and political clarity we saw for the first time... That is what raises your morale. That is how it helped our army commander-in-chiefs to be on the ground and act as per their wisdom," he said.Army chief Dwivedi continued to explain how they planned, conceptualised, and executed the seven targets and terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)."On the 25th, we visited the Northern Command, where we thought, planned, conceptualised, and executed the seven targets out of the nine that were destroyed, and a lot of terrorists were killed. On April 29, we met the Prime Minister for the first time...," he stated.Then the Army chief sheds light on the significance of the name "Operation Sindoor", he said, "It is important that a small name, Op Sindoor, connects the whole nation... That is something which galvanised the whole nation... That is the reason the whole nation was saying Why have you stopped? That question was being asked and it has been amply answered..."

The Army chief recalled that it was the first time Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Enough is enough" and gave the "free hand" to the Army.

India's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, revealed details about Operation Sindoor, describing it as a 'game of chess'. While speaking at IIT Madras, he mentioned that during Operation Sindoor, they played chess. The Army chief stressed that they did not know what Pakistan's next move was going to be, and hence what they would do. "In Operation Sindoor, we played chess... We did not know what the enemy's next move was going to be, and what we were going to do. This is called greyzone," he said, at the inauguration of Agnishodh, the Indian Army's Research Cell at IIT Madras. The Army chief further explained what a Greyzone is. “It means that we are not going for the conventional operations. What we are doing is just short of a conventional operation... We were making the chess moves, and he (the enemy) was also making the chess moves. Somewhere we were giving them the checkmate and somewhere we were going in for the kill at the risk of losing our own, but that's life is all about...”

The Army chief recalled that it was the first time Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Enough is enough" and gave the "free hand" to the Army.

'We played chess in Operation Sindoor': Indian Army Chief reveals planning, execution of India-Pak op

In a big update, the Pakistan Army has denied the rumours that Army chief Asim Munir will be the next president of the country. The Pakistan Army in a statement called the rumours as “baseless.” The army's response came following a wave of disinformation on social media during the previous weeks that Munir plans to replace President Asif Ali Zardari. Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, in an interview, made it clear that the army chief has no interest in the presidency. Earlier in May, Munir was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal making him the second military official to hold the rank in the country's history. This promotion came after heightened tensions with India post Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;Speaking to The Economist, Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said that Munir has no interest in the presidency and no such proposal is under consideration, the state-run PTV posted on social media on Wednesday. "Talks about Field Marshal Asim Munir becoming the president of Pakistan are completely baseless," he said. Earlier on July 10, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi rejected rumours regarding the possible ouster of President Zardari and termed it a “malicious campaign.” He said that President Zardari “enjoys a strong and respectful relationship with the leadership of the armed forces.” Naqvi stressed that Munir's "sole focus" was Pakistan's strength and stability, and "nothing else."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Munir is expected in the US this week for consultations with his American counterparts, as per a Dawn report. This comes days after General Michael Erik Kurilla, head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), visited Pakistan in late July. During the visit, Gen Kurilla was also conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Milit­ary) by the Pakistani government. Munir had also visited Washin­gton in June, when he was hosted by United States President Don­ald Trump for lunch at the White House. It was soon after this meeting that Pakistan nominated Trump for the Nobel Prize.

Pakistan Army denied rumours that its Chief Asim Munir will be made the president of the country. The Army says Munir is focused solely on national stability. Recently promoted to Field Marshal, Munir is set to visit the US for talks. 

In a big update, the Pakistan Army has denied the rumours that Army chief Asim Munir will be the next president of the country. The Pakistan Army in a statement called the rumours as “baseless.” The army's response came following a wave of disinformation on social media during the previous weeks that Munir plans to replace President Asif Ali Zardari. Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, in an interview, made it clear that the army chief has no interest in the presidency. Earlier in May, Munir was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal making him the second military official to hold the rank in the country's history. This promotion came after heightened tensions with India post Operation Sindoor. Speaking to The Economist, Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said that Munir has no interest in the presidency and no such proposal is under consideration, the state-run PTV posted on social media on Wednesday. "Talks about Field Marshal Asim Munir becoming the president of Pakistan are completely baseless," he said. Earlier on July 10, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi rejected rumours regarding the possible ouster of President Zardari and termed it a “malicious campaign.” He said that President Zardari “enjoys a strong and respectful relationship with the leadership of the armed forces.” Naqvi stressed that Munir's "sole focus" was Pakistan's strength and stability, and "nothing else." Meanwhile, Munir is expected in the US this week for consultations with his American counterparts, as per a Dawn report. This comes days after General Michael Erik Kurilla, head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), visited Pakistan in late July. During the visit, Gen Kurilla was also conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) by the Pakistani government. Munir had also visited Washington in June, when he was hosted by United States President Donald Trump for lunch at the White House. It was soon after this meeting that Pakistan nominated Trump for the Nobel Prize.

Pakistan Army denied rumours that its Chief Asim Munir will be made the president of the country. The Army says Munir is focused solely on national stability. Recently promoted to Field Marshal, Munir is set to visit the US for talks.&nbsp;

Asim Munir to become president? Pakistan Army gives BIG update as top general heads to US again

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday backed Iran’s right to acquire nuclear power for peaceful purposes and said that Islamabad stands by Tehran on this key matter. The development comes days after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Pakistan. Commenting on the recent war, PM Shehbaz also condemned Israel’s unjustified attack and prayed for those martyred in Iran, reported Pakistan-based media outlet Geo News.&nbsp;“Pakistan stands by Iran for the acquisition of peaceful nuclear power,” said PM Shehbaz Sharif during a joint presser along with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is on his maiden two-day visit to the country.Pakistan’s support comes at a time when Iran is facing international opposition over its nuclear enrichment programme that resulted in a war with Israel recently.The United States also carried out strikes on multiple nuclear sites in Iran during the conflict.&nbsp;<h2>Sharif condemns Israel's attack on Iran’s nuclear sites</h2>&nbsp;In the joint press briefing, PM Sharif condemned how Israel, on June 13, attacked Iran’s nuclear sites. “Israel, without any rhyme or reason, unleashed aggression against Iran, which was not only strongly condemned by the government of Pakistan but by the entire 240 million Pakistani people, as there was no reason for Israel to stoke war,” PM Shehbaz was quoted as saying by Dawn.&nbsp;The report further said that PM Sharif also expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of Iranian generals, scientists, and civilians during the conflict and prayed for the departed souls.&nbsp;<h2>Iran's nuclear enrichment programme</h2>&nbsp;The uranium enrichment process to make civil nuclear energy and a nuclear bomb is broadly the same, and uranium enriched to 3.67% is sufficient for civil nuclear energy. Meanwhile, purity levels of 90% are needed for a nuclear weapon. However, once the purity levels reach 60%, as in the case of Iran, it is not a lengthy process to get 90%.&nbsp;After the US and its allies France, Germany, and the United Kingdom agreed to set the end of August as the de facto deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Iran, Tehran has held “frank” talks with the European countries, a move that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) believes could eventually lead to the resumption of inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites.Besides, the October 18 deadline is fast approaching when the resolution governing the 2015 deal expires and all UN sanctions on Iran will be lifted unless the “snapback” mechanism is triggered at least 30 days earlier, which would automatically reimpose all sanctions targeting sectors from hydrocarbons to banking and defence.&nbsp;<h2>Pakistan and Iran set bilateral trade target of $10 billion</h2>&nbsp;In the joint presser with the Iranian president, PM Shehbaz said, “Several MoUs have been signed with Iran today. I hope these will take the form of agreements very soon,” and added that the two countries have set a $10 billion trade target.&nbsp;Iranian President Pezeshkian termed Pakistan his “second home” and thanked Islamabad for its support against Israeli aggression and emphasised the dire need for unity among the Muslim Ummah.Pakistan-Iran relations were based on common culture and religion, and good relations with Islamabad were part of Tehran’s foreign policy, he said.He also said that the two countries were engaged in bilateral cooperation to improve border security.

In the joint press briefing, PM Sharif condemned how Israel, on June 13, attacked Iran’s nuclear sites and said there was no reason for Israel to stoke war. Sharif also expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of Iranian generals, scientists, and civilians during the conflict.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday backed Iran’s right to acquire nuclear power for peaceful purposes and said that Islamabad stands by Tehran on this key matter. The development comes days after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Pakistan. Commenting on the recent war, PM Shehbaz also condemned Israel’s unjustified attack and prayed for those martyred in Iran, reported Pakistan-based media outlet Geo News. “Pakistan stands by Iran for the acquisition of peaceful nuclear power,” said PM Shehbaz Sharif during a joint presser along with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is on his maiden two-day visit to the country. Pakistan’s support comes at a time when Iran is facing international opposition over its nuclear enrichment programme that resulted in a war with Israel recently. The United States also carried out strikes on multiple nuclear sites in Iran during the conflict. Sharif condemns Israel's attack on Iran’s nuclear sites In the joint press briefing, PM Sharif condemned how Israel, on June 13, attacked Iran’s nuclear sites. “Israel, without any rhyme or reason, unleashed aggression against Iran, which was not only strongly condemned by the government of Pakistan but by the entire 240 million Pakistani people, as there was no reason for Israel to stoke war,” PM Shehbaz was quoted as saying by Dawn. The report further said that PM Sharif also expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of Iranian generals, scientists, and civilians during the conflict and prayed for the departed souls. Iran's nuclear enrichment programme The uranium enrichment process to make civil nuclear energy and a nuclear bomb is broadly the same, and uranium enriched to 3.67% is sufficient for civil nuclear energy. Meanwhile, purity levels of 90% are needed for a nuclear weapon. However, once the purity levels reach 60%, as in the case of Iran, it is not a lengthy process to get 90%. After the US and its allies France, Germany, and the United Kingdom agreed to set the end of August as the de facto deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Iran, Tehran has held “frank” talks with the European countries, a move that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) believes could eventually lead to the resumption of inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites. Besides, the October 18 deadline is fast approaching when the resolution governing the 2015 deal expires and all UN sanctions on Iran will be lifted unless the “snapback” mechanism is triggered at least 30 days earlier, which would automatically reimpose all sanctions targeting sectors from hydrocarbons to banking and defence. Pakistan and Iran set bilateral trade target of $10 billion In the joint presser with the Iranian president, PM Shehbaz said, “Several MoUs have been signed with Iran today. I hope these will take the form of agreements very soon,” and added that the two countries have set a $10 billion trade target. Iranian President Pezeshkian termed Pakistan his “second home” and thanked Islamabad for its support against Israeli aggression and emphasised the dire need for unity among the Muslim Ummah. Pakistan-Iran relations were based on common culture and religion, and good relations with Islamabad were part of Tehran’s foreign policy, he said. He also said that the two countries were engaged in bilateral cooperation to improve border security.

In the joint press briefing, PM Sharif condemned how Israel, on June 13, attacked Iran’s nuclear sites and said there was no reason for Israel to stoke war. Sharif also expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of Iranian generals, scientists, and civilians during the conflict.

‘Iran has full right to nuclear power,’ says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hit Pakistan on Sunday (August 3), reported the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at midnight at 00:40 Indian Standard Time (IST). The depth is reported to be 10 kilometres. There are no reports of injuries or casualties. The latest earthquake in Pakistan occurred a day after a 5.4-magnitude quake struck parts of Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad. &nbsp;Before that, an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck regions in northern Pakistan. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the epicentre of the previous two earthquakes was located in the Hindukush Mountain region in Afghanistan. ON Saturday, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.

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<h2>Pakistan and earthquake</h2>Pakistan is one of the most seismically active countries in the world and therefore earthquakes in the country are mostly very destructive. Provinces such as Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan lie on the southern edge of the Eurasian plate, while Sindh and Punjab are located on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, contributing to frequent earthquake activity. The country's geography makes certain regions more prone to earthquakes, such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. Balochistan is located near the active boundary between the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Other vulnerable regions, such as Punjab, which lies on the northwestern edge of the Indian plate, are susceptible to seismic activity. Sindh, though less prone, is still at risk due to its location. One of the most significant earthquakes in Pakistan's history happened in Balochistan in 1945.&nbsp;In May, Pakistan was hit by as many as seven earthquakes. The timing of these earthquakes coincided with Pakistan's tensions with India after Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack. Speculations arose about the Pakistani Army's activities as tremors were felt in several places within a couple of days. From May 5 to May 30, Pakistani cities were struck by quakes of various magnitudes between 4 on the Richter scale to 4.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;

An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hit Pakistan on Sunday (August 3), reported the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at midnight

An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hit Pakistan on Sunday (August 3), reported the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at midnight at 00:40 Indian Standard Time (IST). The depth is reported to be 10 kilometres. There are no reports of injuries or casualties. The latest earthquake in Pakistan occurred a day after a 5.4-magnitude quake struck parts of Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad. Before that, an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck regions in northern Pakistan. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the epicentre of the previous two earthquakes was located in the Hindukush Mountain region in Afghanistan. ON Saturday, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.

An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hit Pakistan on Sunday (August 3), reported the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at midnight

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 hits Pakistan, no casualties reported

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has issued a warning to the United States President Donald Trump in an open letter, telling him that he had been “gravely misled” about the “massive oil reserves” in Pakistan by General Asim Munir and Islamabad’s diplomatic channels. The reserves of oil, natural gas, copper, lithium, uranium, and rare earth minerals are not located in Pakistan and belong to the “Republic of Balochistan”, he wrote. “Your recognition of the vast oil and mineral reserves in the region is indeed accurate. However, with due respect, it is imperative to inform your administration that you have been gravely misled by the Pakistani military leadership, particularly General Asim Munir, and by their diplomatic channels regarding the true geography and ownership of these critical resources,” he said.&nbsp;“These untapped reserves of oil, natural gas, copper, lithium, uranium, and rare earth minerals are not located within the territories of Punjab, which is the actual Pakistan. They belong to the Republic of Balochistan, a historically sovereign nation currently under illegal occupation by Pakistan. The claim that these resources belong to Pakistan is not only false, it is a deliberate attempt to misappropriate Balochistan’s wealth for political and financial gain,” Baloch added.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Don't let Pak’s military, rogue ISI exploit reserves’</h2>&nbsp;He further added that allowing Pakistan’s radicalised military and rogue ISI, known for sponsoring Al-Qaeda and various proxy groups responsible for the deaths of thousands of US soldiers in Afghanistan, to exploit Balochistan’s trillion-dollar reserves of rare earth minerals would be a grave strategic mistake.&nbsp;“Such access would significantly enhance the operational and financial capabilities of the ISI, enabling it to expand its global terror networks, recruit more militants, and potentially facilitate large-scale attacks reminiscent of 9/11,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>‘Balochistan is not for sale’</h2>&nbsp;The Baloch leader said Balochistan is not for sale. “We will not permit Pakistan, China, or any other foreign power to exploit our land or its resources without the explicit consent of the Baloch people. Our sovereignty is non-negotiable, and our struggle for rightful ownership and independence continues with dignity and resilience,” he wrote in his open letter to Trump.&nbsp;Trump had announced a major deal with Pakistan in which Pakistan and the US will work together on developing “their massive oil reserves”.&nbsp;“We are in the process of choosing the Oil Company that will lead this Partnership,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. Cnergyico, Pakistan’s biggest refinery, claimed to have finalised a deal with Vitol to import 1 million barrels of American oil, the company’s vice chairman, Usama Qureshi, told Reuters.&nbsp;

The Baloch leader said in the letter that Balochistan is not for sale and that the Baloch people will not permit Pakistan, China, or any other foreign power to exploit their land or its resources without explicit consent. 

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has issued a warning to the United States President Donald Trump in an open letter, telling him that he had been “gravely misled” about the “massive oil reserves” in Pakistan by General Asim Munir and Islamabad’s diplomatic channels. The reserves of oil, natural gas, copper, lithium, uranium, and rare earth minerals are not located in Pakistan and belong to the “Republic of Balochistan”, he wrote. “Your recognition of the vast oil and mineral reserves in the region is indeed accurate. However, with due respect, it is imperative to inform your administration that you have been gravely misled by the Pakistani military leadership, particularly General Asim Munir, and by their diplomatic channels regarding the true geography and ownership of these critical resources,” he said. “These untapped reserves of oil, natural gas, copper, lithium, uranium, and rare earth minerals are not located within the territories of Punjab, which is the actual Pakistan. They belong to the Republic of Balochistan, a historically sovereign nation currently under illegal occupation by Pakistan. The claim that these resources belong to Pakistan is not only false, it is a deliberate attempt to misappropriate Balochistan’s wealth for political and financial gain,” Baloch added. ‘Don't let Pak’s military, rogue ISI exploit reserves’ He further added that allowing Pakistan’s radicalised military and rogue ISI, known for sponsoring Al-Qaeda and various proxy groups responsible for the deaths of thousands of US soldiers in Afghanistan, to exploit Balochistan’s trillion-dollar reserves of rare earth minerals would be a grave strategic mistake. “Such access would significantly enhance the operational and financial capabilities of the ISI, enabling it to expand its global terror networks, recruit more militants, and potentially facilitate large-scale attacks reminiscent of 9/11,” he added. ‘Balochistan is not for sale’ The Baloch leader said Balochistan is not for sale. “We will not permit Pakistan, China, or any other foreign power to exploit our land or its resources without the explicit consent of the Baloch people. Our sovereignty is non-negotiable, and our struggle for rightful ownership and independence continues with dignity and resilience,” he wrote in his open letter to Trump. Trump had announced a major deal with Pakistan in which Pakistan and the US will work together on developing “their massive oil reserves”. “We are in the process of choosing the Oil Company that will lead this Partnership,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. Cnergyico, Pakistan’s biggest refinery, claimed to have finalised a deal with Vitol to import 1 million barrels of American oil, the company’s vice chairman, Usama Qureshi, told Reuters.

The Baloch leader said in the letter that Balochistan is not for sale and that the Baloch people will not permit Pakistan, China, or any other foreign power to exploit their land or its resources without explicit consent.&nbsp;

‘No oil reserves in Pakistan, you have been gravely misled by Munir’: Baloch leader writes to Trump

Five children were killed and over 10 were injured after an old motor shell exploded on Saturday (August 2) in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to Pakistan police. The group of children was playing with the shell when it suddenly exploded.The shocking incident occurred in the Lakki Marwat district. A group of children found an unexploded mortar shell in the hills. The children were unaware that it was a bomb and started playing with it.As they were bringing it back to their college, it exploded. After the blast, five children were killed, while 12 were injured, the police said.The rescue teams reached the incident spot immediately and took the injured to the nearby City Hospital, according to the officials. &nbsp;The hospital spokesperson said that most of the 12 injured are children, while some are in critical condition. The deadly incident has created chaos and panic among people.&nbsp;The Bannu regional police said that a Bomb Disposal Squad arrived at the scene and collected evidence. Following this, they initiated the investigation. However, this does not mark the first such accident of unexploded munitions in Pakistan.The regional police have offered assistance to the affected families. They said that those responsible would be brought to justice.Following the incident, the hospital declared an emergency and all the hospital staff were directed to report to duty at the earliest.

 A group of children found an unexploded mortar shell in the hills. The children were unaware that it was a bomb and started playing with it. As they were bringing it back to their college, it exploded.

Five children were killed and over 10 were injured after an old motor shell exploded on Saturday (August 2) in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to Pakistan police. The group of children was playing with the shell when it suddenly exploded. The shocking incident occurred in the Lakki Marwat district. A group of children found an unexploded mortar shell in the hills. The children were unaware that it was a bomb and started playing with it. As they were bringing it back to their college, it exploded. After the blast, five children were killed, while 12 were injured, the police said. The rescue teams reached the incident spot immediately and took the injured to the nearby City Hospital, according to the officials. The hospital spokesperson said that most of the 12 injured are children, while some are in critical condition. The deadly incident has created chaos and panic among people. The Bannu regional police said that a Bomb Disposal Squad arrived at the scene and collected evidence. Following this, they initiated the investigation. However, this does not mark the first such accident of unexploded munitions in Pakistan. The regional police have offered assistance to the affected families. They said that those responsible would be brought to justice. Following the incident, the hospital declared an emergency and all the hospital staff were directed to report to duty at the earliest.

&nbsp;A group of children found an unexploded mortar shell in the hills. The children were unaware that it was a bomb and started playing with it. As they were bringing it back to their college, it exploded.

Mortar shell blast kills 5 children in Pakistan, sparks panic among locals

At least 30 people were injured, three of them critically, after several coaches of a train derailed near Lahore, officials said on Saturday (Aug 2). According to Pakistan Railways, the Islamabad Express derailed near Sheikhupura on Friday (Aug 1) evening.&nbsp;The train had just left Lahore and was en route to Rawalpindi when it went off the tracks near a chemical plant in Kala Shah Kaku, about 50 kilometres from Lahore. In a statement late Friday, Pakistan Railways confirmed that 10 coaches derailed, adding that no fatalities had been reported so far.<h2>What happened?&nbsp;</h2>The derailment occurred roughly 30 minutes after the train departed Lahore station. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined. "At least 10 coaches of the train have been derailed in Sheikhupura, leaving about 30 passengers injured. Three of them are critical," Pakistan Railways said.&nbsp;Rescue teams quickly reached the site and began pulling injured passengers from the wreckage. As per a Dawn report citing Punjab Rescue 1122, around 22 people were administered first aid at the scene of the accident. Several others were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while efforts continued late into the night to free those still trapped inside the derailed coaches.In a statement, the rescue service said, "Two people were trapped in the bogies, but they have been rescued and moved to the hospital...One of them sustained hip injuries." It added that "the initial rescue operation has been completed and there is no information about anyone being killed in the accident yet".Meanwhile, Pakistani Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has reportedly ordered an investigation into the incident. He has asked the Railways CEO and divisional superintendent to visit the site and oversee relief operations. He also directed that a detailed report on the train derailment be submitted within seven days. &nbsp;

The train had just left Lahore and was en route to Rawalpindi when it went off the tracks near Kala Shah Kaku, about 50 kilometres from Lahore.

At least 30 people were injured, three of them critically, after several coaches of a train derailed near Lahore, officials said on Saturday (Aug 2). According to Pakistan Railways, the Islamabad Express derailed near Sheikhupura on Friday (Aug 1) evening. The train had just left Lahore and was en route to Rawalpindi when it went off the tracks near a chemical plant in Kala Shah Kaku, about 50 kilometres from Lahore. In a statement late Friday, Pakistan Railways confirmed that 10 coaches derailed, adding that no fatalities had been reported so far. What happened? The derailment occurred roughly 30 minutes after the train departed Lahore station. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined. "At least 10 coaches of the train have been derailed in Sheikhupura, leaving about 30 passengers injured. Three of them are critical," Pakistan Railways said. Rescue teams quickly reached the site and began pulling injured passengers from the wreckage. As per a Dawn report citing Punjab Rescue 1122, around 22 people were administered first aid at the scene of the accident. Several others were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while efforts continued late into the night to free those still trapped inside the derailed coaches. In a statement, the rescue service said, "Two people were trapped in the bogies, but they have been rescued and moved to the hospital...One of them sustained hip injuries." It added that "the initial rescue operation has been completed and there is no information about anyone being killed in the accident yet". Meanwhile, Pakistani Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has reportedly ordered an investigation into the incident. He has asked the Railways CEO and divisional superintendent to visit the site and oversee relief operations. He also directed that a detailed report on the train derailment be submitted within seven days.

The train had just left Lahore and was en route to Rawalpindi when it went off the tracks near Kala Shah Kaku, about 50 kilometres from Lahore.

Pakistan train derailment: At least 30 injured as Islamabad Express derails near Lahore

In a big diplomatic win for India, the Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, has found mention for the first time in a UN Security Council (UNSC) report for its role in the Pahalgam attack. The report by the UNSC's Monitoring Team (MT) quoted one unnamed member state as saying that the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir could not have happened without Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) support and that there was a relationship between the "LeT and The Resistance Front (TRF). This comes days after the US designated TRF as a terror organisation that works with Pakistan-based Lashkar. This also marks the first mention of the LeT and Pakistan-based terror groups in the report since 2019.&nbsp;"The attack was claimed that same day by The Resistance Front (TRF), which in parallel published a photograph of the attack site. The claim of responsibility was repeated the following day," the UN report said. The report also noted that TRF retracted the claim on April 26 and there was no further communication from it, adding no other group claimed responsibility. "Regional relations remain fragile. There is a risk that terrorist groups may exploit these regional tensions. One member State said the attack could not have happened without LeT's support, and that there was a relationship between LeT and TRF. "Another member state said the attack was carried out by TRF, which was synonymous with LeT. One member state rejected these views and said that LeT was defunct," the report added. As per news agency PTI, the development is significant as all decisions of the UNSC's 1267 Sanctions Committee, including reports, are adopted by consensus by members of the top body of the UN.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The report of the Monitoring Team (MT) of the UNSC 1267 [ISIS (Da’esh) &amp; Al-Qaida] Sanctions Committee has been released. &quot;On 22 April, five terrorists attacked a tourist spot in Pahalgam, in Jammu and Kashmir. Twenty-six civilians were killed. The attack was claimed that same… <a href="https://t.co/BYnqyWPOAg">pic.twitter.com/BYnqyWPOAg</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1950450869847412763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What Amit Shah said about the Pahalgam attack in the parliament?</h2>Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) said in the Lok Sabha that the three terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday were those who carried out the Pahalgam strike. “The three terrorists who killed our civilians at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam have been killed,” the Minister said. Since local residents in Jammu and Kashmir are not joining the militant ranks, Pakistan is sending terrorists from across the border to strike terror, he added. “We ensured that the terrorists do not flee to Pakistan,” Shah said in his speech during the Operation Sindoor debate. The Resistance Front (TRF) is an offshoot of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The group reportedly came into being after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) banned TRF, all its forms and front groups in January 2023. The MHA also declared the TRF a terrorist group under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

India is now a step closer to getting The Resistance Front (TRF) sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The UNSC’s Monitoring Committee has officially mentioned TRF in its latest report

In a big diplomatic win for India, the Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, has found mention for the first time in a UN Security Council (UNSC) report for its role in the Pahalgam attack. The report by the UNSC's Monitoring Team (MT) quoted one unnamed member state as saying that the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir could not have happened without Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) support and that there was a relationship between the "LeT and The Resistance Front (TRF). This comes days after the US designated TRF as a terror organisation that works with Pakistan-based Lashkar. This also marks the first mention of the LeT and Pakistan-based terror groups in the report since 2019. "The attack was claimed that same day by The Resistance Front (TRF), which in parallel published a photograph of the attack site. The claim of responsibility was repeated the following day," the UN report said. The report also noted that TRF retracted the claim on April 26 and there was no further communication from it, adding no other group claimed responsibility. "Regional relations remain fragile. There is a risk that terrorist groups may exploit these regional tensions. One member State said the attack could not have happened without LeT's support, and that there was a relationship between LeT and TRF. "Another member state said the attack was carried out by TRF, which was synonymous with LeT. One member state rejected these views and said that LeT was defunct," the report added. As per news agency PTI, the development is significant as all decisions of the UNSC's 1267 Sanctions Committee, including reports, are adopted by consensus by members of the top body of the UN.

India is now a step closer to getting The Resistance Front (TRF) sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The UNSC’s Monitoring Committee has officially mentioned TRF in its latest report

Big win for India as key UNSC report mentions TRF as Pahalgam terror attackers: Here's what it says

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India exposed Pakistan’s nuclear bluff by launching Operation Sindoor and proved that Islamabad’s nuclear threats were hollow as Indian forces hit deep and hard and targeted locations that had never been attacked before. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said that the Indian forces exposed Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail as insufficient and added that such nuclear threats will never work, nor will India bow to them in the future.&nbsp;“India has proved that nuclear blackmailing will not work anymore, and neither will India bow down to this nuclear blackmailing. Pakistan’s airbases and assets have suffered heavy damage. And to date, many of their airbases are in ICU,” the PM said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Discussion on Operation Sindoor: PM Narendra Modi says, &quot;India has proved that nuclear blackmailing will not work anymore and neither will India bow down to this nuclear blackmailing. Pakistan&#39;s airbases and assets have suffered heavy damage. And to date, many of their… <a href="https://t.co/gUvtGEEtrV">pic.twitter.com/gUvtGEEtrV</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1950181771468775823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>‘Pahalgam was a conspiracy to incite riots in India’</h2>&nbsp;PM Modi said that the Pahalgam terrorist attack was a conspiracy to incite riots in India but it was foiled as Indians remained united after the Pahalgam terror attack.“The brutal attack in Pahalgam on April 22, and the way terrorists killed innocent people after asking their religion, was the height of cruelty. It was a planned attempt to incite riots in India. I want to thank the people of India for standing united against that conspiracy,” said Modi.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | Parliament Monsoon Session: PM Narendra Modi (<a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a>) says, &quot;The brutal attack in Pahalgam on April 22, and the way terrorists killed innocent people after asking their religion, was the height of cruelty. It was a planned attempt to incite riots in India. I want… <a href="https://t.co/r1nRdXTPw4">pic.twitter.com/r1nRdXTPw4</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1950179815933563038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“I returned from Saudi and called a meeting. I ordered a strong response to terror… The army was given full freedom to act. They had to decide when, where, and how they would present a challenge. I said it clearly in the meeting, and this was reported in the media as well.” Modi further told the House that Pakistan knew India was going to do something, and so it started issuing nuclear threats, but India carried out the actions as planned, and Pakistan could not do anything.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | PM Modi in Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor: India demonstrated its technical capabilities by striking Pakistani airbases, which are still reeling from the attack in ICU. <a href="https://t.co/AlQQuySaIY">pic.twitter.com/AlQQuySaIY</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1950188418425643173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>‘They started making threats of nuclear war…’</h2>&nbsp;“They had started making comments on nuclear war but India did what it had to do and Pakistan could not do it… We have fought Pakistan several times, but it was the first time that India went to locations where we had never been before, as Pakistan’s terror infrastructure in Muridke was targeted. No one could even think this could happen, but we reduced terror infrastructure to dust.”&nbsp;“We showed India’s tactical brilliance and targeted Pakistan’s air bases and assets, some of which are still in the ICU,” said the PM.&nbsp;PM Modi said the world witnessed the power of Indian missiles and drones that exposed deep flaws in Pakistan’s arsenal, and the synergy between three air forces defeated Pakistan.&nbsp;“Terrorist bases were destroyed in Pakistan. No one could imagine that we can reach there. Bahawalpur, Muridke have also been razed to the ground. Our forces destroyed the terrorist bases,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>‘In Operation Sindoor, India showed its technical capability’</h2>&nbsp;India has shown its technical capability. This is the era of technology-based war. If we had not made the preparations that we have done in the last 10 years, then we cannot imagine how much loss we could have suffered.&nbsp;Through Operation Sindoor, for the first time, the world recognised the power of self-reliant India. Made in India drones, missiles exposed Pakistan’s weapon system...”

Pakistan's leadership started making comments on nuclear war but India did what it had to do and Pakistan could not do anything. Terror infrastructure in Pakistan’s Muridke was targeted. No one could even think this could happen, but we reduced terror infrastructure to dust, the PM said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India exposed Pakistan’s nuclear bluff by launching Operation Sindoor and proved that Islamabad’s nuclear threats were hollow as Indian forces hit deep and hard and targeted locations that had never been attacked before. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, PM Modi said that the Indian forces exposed Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail as insufficient and added that such nuclear threats will never work, nor will India bow to them in the future. “India has proved that nuclear blackmailing will not work anymore, and neither will India bow down to this nuclear blackmailing. Pakistan’s airbases and assets have suffered heavy damage. And to date, many of their airbases are in ICU,” the PM said.

Pakistan's leadership started making comments on nuclear war but India did what it had to do and Pakistan could not do anything. Terror infrastructure in Pakistan’s Muridke was targeted. No one could even think this could happen, but we reduced terror infrastructure to dust, the PM said.

‘India exposed Pak’s nuclear bluff, hit deep and hard; some airbases still in ICU’: PM Modi

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi challenged the Narendra Modi government to convince all concerned nations to bring Pakistan back into the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list for supporting terror against India. Owaisi said that if India is a ‘Vishwa Guru’ as the government claims, then it should convince the G7 countries, GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries and Uncle Sam (USA) to ensure Pakistan is put back into the FATF’s grey list.&nbsp;Speaking on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Owaisi said, “I congratulate our armed forces. They have made India’s Operation Sindoor a success. For me, destroying the terror camp in Bahawalpur was the biggest achievement... Pakistan Army, ISI, and their deep state want to weaken India...”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | Speaking on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi (<a href="https://twitter.com/asadowaisi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@asadowaisi</a>) said, &quot;I congratulate our armed forces. They have made India&#39;s Operation Sindoor a success. For me, destroying the terror camp in Bahawalpur was the biggest achievement... Pakistan Army,… <a href="https://t.co/rqt4L8fU2D">pic.twitter.com/rqt4L8fU2D</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1949866709818769701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>No politics on India’s foreign policy, appeals Owaisi</h2>&nbsp;The AIMIM MP further said that politics should not take precedence over India’s foreign policy and national security, adding that the country should be ready if Pakistan supports any acts of terrorism.&nbsp;Owaisi then lashed out at the government over US President Donald Trump declaring a ceasefire between India and Pakistan before New Delhi’s official statement on May 10.&nbsp;He asked, “How can a ‘gora’ sitting in the White House announce a ceasefire on India’s behalf? If Uncle Sam [Trump] makes the announcement, what message does that send to our armed forces? A naval officer stationed at sea must be wondering...Why didn’t my own Prime Minister declare the ceasefire?”&nbsp;He further said, “The President of that country (United States) invites the Army Chief of Pakistan and dines with him, whose speech killed our people. A ‘gora’ sitting in the White House will announce India's ceasefire? Is this your nationalism?”&nbsp;<h2>‘Govt failed to capitalise on Op Sindoor euphoria’</h2>&nbsp;The AIMIM MP said Pakistan’s main agenda was to weaken India, and it was important to remain united to counter the enemy’s efforts.“The success of Operation Sindoor created euphoria across the nation, but unfortunately, the government failed to capitalise on it. I say this with responsibility: The Pakistani Army, its ISI, and its deep state have only one objective—to weaken India.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Why do we need to play cricket match with Pakistan?’</h2>&nbsp;Owaisi also lashed out at the government over an India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match scheduled to take place on September 14 in the UAE. He said, “The Prime Minister once said that blood and water cannot flow together, and talks and terror cannot go hand in hand. In that case, after the killing of civilians in Baisaran valley, does your conscience permit playing a cricket match with Pakistan? You’ve cut off trade ties, shut down airspace, stopped their ships from entering our waters and stopped 80 per cent of water, but you’re still ready to play cricket? On what moral ground?”&nbsp;“Will your conscience allow you to ask the family members of the people who were killed in Baisaran to watch India’s cricket match with Pakistan?”&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Who is accountable for Pahalgam attack?&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Owaisi said India’s deterrence policy failed when Pakistan-based terrorists attacked India.&nbsp;“It is a matter of great regret... Who did Pahalgam? We have 7.5 lakh army and central paramilitary force. From where did these four rats enter and kill our Indian citizens? On whom will accountability be fixed? Where is the accountability, and who should be held responsible?” he said in the Lok Sabha.You carried out surgical strikes, you bombed Balakot, yet Pahalgam happened, Oawisi said.

Owaisi said that politics should not take precedence over India’s foreign policy and national security, adding that the country should be ready if Pakistan supports any acts of terrorism. He added that Pakistan’s main agenda was to weaken India, and it was important to remain united.

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi challenged the Narendra Modi government to convince all concerned nations to bring Pakistan back into the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list for supporting terror against India. Owaisi said that if India is a ‘Vishwa Guru’ as the government claims, then it should convince the G7 countries, GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries and Uncle Sam (USA) to ensure Pakistan is put back into the FATF’s grey list. Speaking on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Owaisi said, “I congratulate our armed forces. They have made India’s Operation Sindoor a success. For me, destroying the terror camp in Bahawalpur was the biggest achievement... Pakistan Army, ISI, and their deep state want to weaken India...”

Owaisi said that politics should not take precedence over India’s foreign policy and national security, adding that the country should be ready if Pakistan supports any acts of terrorism. He added that Pakistan’s main agenda was to weaken India, and it was important to remain united.

Owaisi dares Modi govt to bring Pakistan back on FATF Grey List

The Pakistan Army on Sunday (July 28) opened fire on Pashtun protesters in the Tirah valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing seven and injuring more than twenty. Pashtun community members had gathered at Tirah Valley to protest the death of a child who died due to mortar firing by these protesters. As per multiple reports, the Pakistan Army opened fire on protesters after the death of the child. The Pakistan Army is facing criticism for its abuse of power and use of legal and administrative systems to suppress the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) — a peaceful movement advocating for Pashtun human rights. There is no statement by the Pakistani administration on the incident.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakistanArmy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakistanArmy</a> fired upon peaceful Pashtun protestors at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TirahValley?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TirahValley</a> in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killing 7 Pashtuns and injuring over 20 others. Watch video. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PashtunLivesMatter?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PashtunLivesMatter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhyberPakhtunkhwa?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KhyberPakhtunkhwa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhyberTeraUnderAttack?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KhyberTeraUnderAttack</a> <a href="https://t.co/3QUcXXWzDI">pic.twitter.com/3QUcXXWzDI</a>— News Intervention (@NewsIntervene) <a href="https://twitter.com/NewsIntervene/status/1949503560733147199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The Pakistan Army is facing criticism for its abuse of power and use of legal and administrative systems to suppress the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), a peaceful movement advocating for Pashtun human rights.<a href="https://twitter.com/ShivanChanana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShivanChanana</a> brings you this report <a href="https://t.co/hGxUyA7nrj">pic.twitter.com/hGxUyA7nrj</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1949730999371485427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The relationship between Pashtuns and Pakistan is complex, marked by both shared nationality and ethnic identity, as well as tensions and political movements. Pashtuns are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan and a significant minority in Pakistan, primarily residing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. While many Pashtuns in Pakistan identify as Pakistani citizens, there's also a growing sense of Pashtun nationalism and a movement advocating for their rights and recognition within the country. &nbsp;Earlier in May, the Pakistan Army allegedly launched drone attacks on Pashtun homes, killing civilians. Last year, Amnesty International stated that the Pakistan government’s ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) and the use of anti-terrorism laws to target activists and peaceful protesters from minority groups is an affront to the rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly in the country.&nbsp;The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a human rights body of Balochistan, also condemned Pashtun "genocide" by the Pakistan government highlighting the drone attacks on civilian homes and the brutal massacre of children. "We strongly condemn the drone strikes on civilian homes, the brutal massacre of children and the Pashtun genocide in North Waziristan. The Pashtun land has been subjected to state repression, violence and military brutality for the past several decades. We consider this a clear and systematic Pashtun genocide without any interpretation or vague explanation," read a statement issued by the BYC.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a developing story.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The Pakistan Army on Sunday (July 28) opened fire on Pashtun protesters in the Tirah valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing seven and injuring more than twenty. 

The Pakistan Army on Sunday (July 28) opened fire on Pashtun protesters in the Tirah valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing seven and injuring more than twenty. Pashtun community members had gathered at Tirah Valley to protest the death of a child who died due to mortar firing by these protesters. As per multiple reports, the Pakistan Army opened fire on protesters after the death of the child. The Pakistan Army is facing criticism for its abuse of power and use of legal and administrative systems to suppress the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) — a peaceful movement advocating for Pashtun human rights. There is no statement by the Pakistani administration on the incident.

The Pakistan Army on Sunday (July 28) opened fire on Pashtun protesters in the Tirah valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing seven and injuring more than twenty.&nbsp;

Pakistan Army opens fire on Pashtun protesters, killing seven, injuring more than 20: Here's what happened

Pakistan have reportedly once again failed with the test of MIRV-capable Ababeel Missile. According to a report by Indian Defence News and Indian Defence Research Wing, the projectile crashed near Dera Bugti in Balochistan. However, no official verification has been provided from Pakistan. According to the report, Pakistan test-launched a version of the Ababeel medium‑range ballistic missile, designed to be MIRV-capable. The test, however, failed with a malfunction during flight, most likely in the propulsion system or structural integrity. The debris of the missile crash was reportedly seen at the Dera Bugti area in Balochistan.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The debris circulating on Pakistani social media appears to be the second stage of Pakistan’s Ababeel missile. If I can get access to a video of the debris, I’ll be able to conduct a more detailed analysis. These are only initial observations. <a href="https://t.co/rfr9krZSOk">pic.twitter.com/rfr9krZSOk</a>&mdash; Alpha Defense™🇮🇳 (@alpha_defense) <a href="https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/status/1947661776147124625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The event is not new as Pakistan has previously publicly tested Ababeel missile in January 2017, claiming MIRV capability. However, analysts later concluded that the MIRV capability could not be independently verified. It was assumed that the missile likely shared components with other solid-fuel systems and did not conclusively demonstrate multiple re-entry vehicles. Subsequent tests such as those of October 2023, which were officially called successful, but according to open-source investigations (OSINT) and eyewitness accounts, ended in failure.<h2>What is MIRV? Why is it difficult for a nuclear-powered nation to get it right?</h2>Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle or MIRV is a ballistic missile with multiple nuclear warheads that can be aimed and deployed at multiple targets. A simpler analogy would be a nuclear shotgun in space. Each MIRV has to carry multiple nukes, which means the country needs to design and test small-yield, compact nuclear warheads, a major technological challenge. So countries need to miniaturise and shrink them, which is a hard engineering feat. Each warhead must re-enter the atmosphere and navigate to a separate target. That kind of targeting accuracy is hard to achieve at high speed. Post-Boost Vehicle (PBV) carries the warheads and releases them toward different trajectories, enabling manoeuvre in space and course correction. It is just like rocket science on steroids.<h2>Strategic Implication</h2>The test was closely monitored by US intelligence, including use of RC‑135S Cobra Ball aircraft, from the Arabian Sea region, underscoring global concern. But subsequent reports of failure highlight persistent technical issues in Pakistan's military deployment. Pakistan views Ababeel, with a perceived range of up to 2,200 km, as essential to counter India's S-400 missile defence. Even though no confirmed statement has come from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations yet. The failure to deploy the MIRV missile systems reflects a common pattern of official statements that contrasts with observed results on the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reports from open-source investigations (OSINT) network suggest that Pakistan's MIRV-capable Ababeel missile test has failed again. The debris of the crash observed in Dera Bugti region of Balochistan was circulating in the Pakistani social media. 

Pakistan have reportedly once again failed with the test of MIRV-capable Ababeel Missile. According to a report by Indian Defence News and Indian Defence Research Wing, the projectile crashed near Dera Bugti in Balochistan. However, no official verification has been provided from Pakistan. According to the report, Pakistan test-launched a version of the Ababeel medium‑range ballistic missile, designed to be MIRV-capable. The test, however, failed with a malfunction during flight, most likely in the propulsion system or structural integrity. The debris of the missile crash was reportedly seen at the Dera Bugti area in Balochistan.

Reports from open-source investigations (OSINT) network suggest that Pakistan's MIRV-capable Ababeel missile test has failed again. The debris of the crash observed in Dera Bugti region of Balochistan was circulating in the Pakistani social media.&nbsp;

Pakistan’s MIRV dreams crash again: Ababeel missile test ends in fiery failure

The sons of jailed former prime minister of Pakistan and PTI Founder Imran Khan met with United States President Donald Trump’s key aide Richard Grenell on Tuesday and kicked off a campaign calling for their father’s release from prison. Imran’s sons, Sulaiman Khan, 28, and Kasim Khan, 26, drew attention to their father’s incarceration publicly for the first time in May. Earlier this month, Imran’s sister Aleema Khan said Sulaiman and Kasim will go to the US before coming to Pakistan as part of a movement calling for the ex-premier’s release.&nbsp;Imran, jailed since August 2023, is serving a sentence at the Adiala Jail in a corruption case and is facing trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act over the May 9, 2023, protests.&nbsp;Grenell, US special presidential envoy for special missions who has publicly called for Imran’s release, posted on X that he met with Sulaiman and Kasim in California, urging them to “stay strong”.&nbsp;“There are millions of people around the world who are sick of political prosecutions. You are not alone.”&nbsp;Imran’s sons also met with Dr Asif Mahmood, a Pakistani American physician who has been playing a key role in the PTI’s campaign to win over Americans.&nbsp;Dr Mahmood, vice chairman of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), also shared a picture of the meeting with Grenell and Imran’s sons.&nbsp;“Immense pride for [Kasim] and Sulaiman Khan for their bravery in fighting for their father, former prime minister Imran Khan’s freedom,” he said.&nbsp;He also praised Grenell for “standing for justice and principle” and called for unity to free the PTI founder.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ہمارے والد نے اس ملک کے لیے سب کچھ قربان کر دیا – اپنی راحت، سکون اور سلامتی چھوڑ کر پاکستان کے مستقبل کی خاطر جدوجہد کی۔ آج وہ خاموش کر دیے گئے ہیں، اذیت میں ہیں، قید میں ہیں اور ہم سے مکمل طور پر جدا کر دیے گئے ہیں۔ جب سے ہمیں شعور آیا، انہوں نے مجھے اور میرے بھائی کو سکھایا… <a href="https://t.co/c8aO8wDO6u">pic.twitter.com/c8aO8wDO6u</a>&mdash; Kasim Khan (@Kasim_Khan_1999) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kasim_Khan_1999/status/1947978835934269804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After Trump won the presidential elections in December 2024, Grenell made a series of statements and penned tweets, including a viral “Free Imran Khan!” post on X.&nbsp;He criticised the policies of ex-president Joe Biden’s administration toward Pakistan, particularly its handling of the country’s missile programme and Imran’s imprisonment. Subsequently, Pakistan’s political and diplomatic machinery in the US ramped up efforts to engage with the new Congress.&nbsp;Last week, during a congressional hearing on Pakistan, Republican Congressman Christopher H. Smith suggested that the US Congress may soon urge Trump to consider imposing sanctions on countries that suppress religious freedom and violate human rights.&nbsp;Speakers at the hearing also discussed the rights situation in Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although the Pakistan government has not commented officially on Imran’s sons, Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik had said that Article 16 of the Constitution, which grants the right to gather, was applicable to citizens and foreigners are not allowed to assemble in Pakistan.&nbsp;Malik also said that the two brothers could not legally participate in local political activity as they were British nationals, and that if they “violate the visa conditions, the visa can be cancelled”.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to California, my friends. I loved hanging out with you today. Sulaiman and <a href="https://twitter.com/Kasim_Khan_1999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kasim_Khan_1999</a>, you must stay strong. There are millions of people around the world who are sick of political prosecutions. You are not alone. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/freeimrankhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#freeimrankhan</a> <a href="https://t.co/TOAOjrEiM1">pic.twitter.com/TOAOjrEiM1</a>&mdash; Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) <a href="https://twitter.com/RichardGrenell/status/1947801247077306525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said that Imran Khan's sons could not legally participate in local political activity in Pakistan as they were British nationals, and that if they “violate the visa conditions, the visa can be cancelled”.

The sons of jailed former prime minister of Pakistan and PTI Founder Imran Khan met with United States President Donald Trump’s key aide Richard Grenell on Tuesday and kicked off a campaign calling for their father’s release from prison. Imran’s sons, Sulaiman Khan, 28, and Kasim Khan, 26, drew attention to their father’s incarceration publicly for the first time in May. Earlier this month, Imran’s sister Aleema Khan said Sulaiman and Kasim will go to the US before coming to Pakistan as part of a movement calling for the ex-premier’s release. Imran, jailed since August 2023, is serving a sentence at the Adiala Jail in a corruption case and is facing trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act over the May 9, 2023, protests. Grenell, US special presidential envoy for special missions who has publicly called for Imran’s release, posted on X that he met with Sulaiman and Kasim in California, urging them to “stay strong”. “There are millions of people around the world who are sick of political prosecutions. You are not alone.” Imran’s sons also met with Dr Asif Mahmood, a Pakistani American physician who has been playing a key role in the PTI’s campaign to win over Americans. Dr Mahmood, vice chairman of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), also shared a picture of the meeting with Grenell and Imran’s sons. “Immense pride for [Kasim] and Sulaiman Khan for their bravery in fighting for their father, former prime minister Imran Khan’s freedom,” he said. He also praised Grenell for “standing for justice and principle” and called for unity to free the PTI founder.

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik said that Imran Khan's sons could not legally participate in local political activity in Pakistan as they were British nationals, and that if they “violate the visa conditions, the visa can be cancelled”.

Imran’s sons meet Trump’s key aide, kick off campaign to free their father

A video of the murder of a couple in the southwestern province of Balochistan by a group of men has gone viral on social media. Pakistani authorities have arrested at least 13 individuals, including a tribal leader, in what is being called a case of honour killing. In the video, the couple surrounded by men in the mountainous terrain of Balochistan are seen forced out of a vehicle at gunpoint. They are then shot dead at close range. As per reports, the man and the woman were having an affair, which led to an alleged honour killing by members of their families and the tribe. Police are investigating the matter and a local court has ordered that the bodies be exhumed for autopsy.<h2>What is in the video and what the FIR says?</h2>According to The Guardian, the people in the video speak in the local Brahavi language. The woman is handed a copy of the Qur’an. Then the woman says to the man, “Come, walk seven steps with me, after that you can shoot me.” He follows her for a few steps before she adds, “You are allowed only to shoot me. Nothing more than that.” The meaning of her final statement remains unclear. The man then raises a pistol as she turns her back to him and shoots her dead. The video then cuts to a bloodied man lying near the woman’s body. Several men are seen shooting at the couple’s bloodied bodies as they lie motionless.&nbsp;&nbsp;The first information report(FIR) in the case identifies the man as Ehsan Ullah and the woman as Bano Bibi. Some reports also claimed that they were married and their relationship came into the public eye in May this year. The undated video is said to be from May. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video. As per the FIR, the couple was allegedly brought before local tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Khan, who declared them guilty of engaging in an “immoral relationship” and ordered that they be killed.<h2>What Balochistan police and CM said about the case?</h2>Balochistan police official Syed Suboor Agha told media that they are investigating the matter and are likely to make more arrests, including Bano’s brother, who is suspected of the murders and “is still at large”. “The police have identified a number of people in the video,” provincial police chief Mozzam Jah Anssri added. Meanwhile, Balochistan’s chief minister, Sarfaraz Bugti, said the tribal council had accused the victims of having an illicit affair. Bugti added that both the man and the woman were married to other people and had several children from those marriages, contradicting earlier reports that they had recently married each other against their families’ wishes.<h2>Honour killings in Pakistan&nbsp;</h2>Cases of honour killings have increased in Pakistan, specially in the past two years. According to Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO), an Islamabad-based independent organisation, more than 32,000 cases of gender-based violence were reported nationwide in 2024, including 547 instances of “honour killings” – 32 of them in Balochistan and only one resulting in a conviction. Rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch, also a member of a Baloch women’s rights group, said killing of women has become “a matter of routine” in the province. “In Balochistan, women are murdered for love, disappeared for protest, and buried under layers of tribal authority and state-backed silence. These are not isolated tragedies. They are the cost of a system designed to keep Balochistan obedient, and its women expendable,” Al Jazeera quoted her saying.&nbsp;

Pakistani authorities have arrested at least 13 individuals, including a tribal leader, in an honour killing case of a man and a woman in the southwestern province of Balochistan. They were allegedly involved in an ‘illicit relationship’

A video of the murder of a couple in the southwestern province of Balochistan by a group of men has gone viral on social media. Pakistani authorities have arrested at least 13 individuals, including a tribal leader, in what is being called a case of honour killing. In the video, the couple surrounded by men in the mountainous terrain of Balochistan are seen forced out of a vehicle at gunpoint. They are then shot dead at close range. As per reports, the man and the woman were having an affair, which led to an alleged honour killing by members of their families and the tribe. Police are investigating the matter and a local court has ordered that the bodies be exhumed for autopsy. What is in the video and what the FIR says? According to The Guardian, the people in the video speak in the local Brahavi language. The woman is handed a copy of the Qur’an. Then the woman says to the man, “Come, walk seven steps with me, after that you can shoot me.” He follows her for a few steps before she adds, “You are allowed only to shoot me. Nothing more than that.” The meaning of her final statement remains unclear. The man then raises a pistol as she turns her back to him and shoots her dead. The video then cuts to a bloodied man lying near the woman’s body. Several men are seen shooting at the couple’s bloodied bodies as they lie motionless. The first information report(FIR) in the case identifies the man as Ehsan Ullah and the woman as Bano Bibi. Some reports also claimed that they were married and their relationship came into the public eye in May this year. The undated video is said to be from May. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video. As per the FIR, the couple was allegedly brought before local tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Khan, who declared them guilty of engaging in an “immoral relationship” and ordered that they be killed. What Balochistan police and CM said about the case? Balochistan police official Syed Suboor Agha told media that they are investigating the matter and are likely to make more arrests, including Bano’s brother, who is suspected of the murders and “is still at large”. “The police have identified a number of people in the video,” provincial police chief Mozzam Jah Anssri added. Meanwhile, Balochistan’s chief minister, Sarfaraz Bugti, said the tribal council had accused the victims of having an illicit affair. Bugti added that both the man and the woman were married to other people and had several children from those marriages, contradicting earlier reports that they had recently married each other against their families’ wishes. Honour killings in Pakistan Cases of honour killings have increased in Pakistan, specially in the past two years. According to Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO), an Islamabad-based independent organisation, more than 32,000 cases of gender-based violence were reported nationwide in 2024, including 547 instances of “honour killings” – 32 of them in Balochistan and only one resulting in a conviction. Rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch, also a member of a Baloch women’s rights group, said killing of women has become “a matter of routine” in the province. “In Balochistan, women are murdered for love, disappeared for protest, and buried under layers of tribal authority and state-backed silence. These are not isolated tragedies. They are the cost of a system designed to keep Balochistan obedient, and its women expendable,” Al Jazeera quoted her saying.

Pakistani authorities have arrested at least 13 individuals, including a tribal leader, in an honour killing case of a man and a woman in the southwestern province of Balochistan. They were allegedly involved in an ‘illicit relationship’

'Walk seven steps with me...then shoot me': Another honour killing in Pakistan; video of Baloch couple's last words goes viral

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