The devastating floods in Pakistan have triggered back breaking inflation. The prices of essentials especially vegetables have skyrocketed in several parts of the country.

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Pakistan is currently grappling with nature's fury as incessant rainfall and consequent flash floods continue to add to the already existing woes.

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Pakistan is finally going to get some respite with an aid to pull up its crumbling economy. The International Monetary Fund has approved an agreement to revive a massive loan program amidst the recent incessant rainfall and devastating floods that have marred the south Asian nation.

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Pakistan's Federal Investi­ga­tion Agency (FIA) has revealed that a large sum of money was deposited and then withdrawn from an undeclared account, which was apparently maintained by Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI).&nbsp;

It is said that the account was in a now-defunct bank in which over PKR 787 million was deposited and later withdrawn.&nbsp;

This comes over three weeks after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruled that Khan's party had received millions of dollars as prohibited and illegal funds. The party denied the claims and also challenged ECP's verdict in the Islamabad High Court.&nbsp;

As per the local media, these accounts were used for transferring funds from the Wootton Cricket Club.&nbsp;

Pakistan-based DAWN newspaper reported that a document has been obtained by the FIA from the now-defunct bank revealed that the PTI had officially authorised four individuals to operate the account.&nbsp;

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The report mentioned that the list includes names like Fariduddin Ahmed, who gained limelight after the release of the Pandora Papers.&nbsp;

His name came on the list of Pandora Papers, released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in October last year, reportedly regarding the offshore holdings and potential tax evasion by bigwigs.&nbsp;

In the report, it was revealed that two offshore companies—Hawk Field Limited and Lock Gate Investment—were registered in the name of Ahmed.&nbsp;

The papers showed his address in Pakistan as 2-Zaman Park, Lahore, the residence of PTI chairman Imran Khan. But at that time, Imran Khan's close aid Shahbaz Gill had denied Khan's association with Ahmed. He claimed that neither the PTI chief knew the man personally, nor had he ever met him.&nbsp;

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Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has revealed that a large sum of money was deposited and then withdrawn from an undeclared account, which was apparently maintained by Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI).

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has revealed that a large sum of money was deposited and then withdrawn from an undeclared account, which was apparently maintained by Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). It is said that the account was in a now-defunct bank in which over PKR 787 million was deposited and later withdrawn. This comes over three weeks after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruled that Khan's party had received millions of dollars as prohibited and illegal funds. The party denied the claims and also challenged ECP's verdict in the Islamabad High Court. As per the local media, these accounts were used for transferring funds from the Wootton Cricket Club. Pakistan-based DAWN newspaper reported that a document has been obtained by the FIA from the now-defunct bank revealed that the PTI had officially authorised four individuals to operate the account. WATCH | Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz accused of 'ridiculing judiciary' × The report mentioned that the list includes names like Fariduddin Ahmed, who gained limelight after the release of the Pandora Papers. His name came on the list of Pandora Papers, released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in October last year, reportedly regarding the offshore holdings and potential tax evasion by bigwigs. In the report, it was revealed that two offshore companies—Hawk Field Limited and Lock Gate Investment—were registered in the name of Ahmed. The papers showed his address in Pakistan as 2-Zaman Park, Lahore, the residence of PTI chairman Imran Khan. But at that time, Imran Khan's close aid Shahbaz Gill had denied Khan's association with Ahmed. He claimed that neither the PTI chief knew the man personally, nor had he ever met him. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A Pakistani journalist has been arrested for reportedly attributing "disrespectful" remarks against Islam to former prime minister Imran Khan, as per local media reports.&nbsp; According to an&nbsp;article in Dawn newspaper, Rawalpindi police on Saturday filed a complaint at the RA Bazar police station against journalist Waqar Satti.

A cable operator named Chaudhry Nasir Qayyum filed a complaint under Sections 295-A and 500 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and the case was subsequently registered.

The complainant informed the police that he came across a tweet on August 24 while at his office in which a man named Waqar Satti described why he "hates" Imran and the reasons why he is against the former prime minister, according to the first information report (FIR) reported by Dawn.

FIR mentioned statements that, according to the complainant, "disrespected" Islam. "Imran Khan has not mentioned any such words mentioned in Waqar Satti's tweet -- in any of his speeches," the FIR quoted the complainant as saying. Satti's acts, he continued, had hurt his religious sentiments "as well as those of thousands of other Muslims."

A veteran journalist was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen on Saturday, further illustrating how the state of press freedom in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-appeal-international-community-to-help-flood-hit-pakistan-510914">Pakistan</a> is deteriorating.

According to Dawn, the event happened in the Toba Tek Singh district of Pakistan's Punjab when the murdered journalist Muhammad Younis was traveling on his motorcycle toward his farms at Mouza Manganwala when two guys hiding in a field opened fire.

The journalist was shot, killed there and then, and the perpetrators ran from the scene.

Following the terrible murder, Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Faisal Shahkar requested a report from Faisalabad Regional Police Officer (RPO) Babar Sarfraz Alpa.

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Furthermore, according to Dawn, Jhang District Police Officer (DPO) Rashid Hidayat ordered the immediate arrest of the journalist's killers and assembled a team comprising of the deputy superintendent of police (DSP) for Shorkot and other knowledgeable officers to investigate the crime.

The restriction of media freedom in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-maryam-nawaz-used-contemptuous-language-against-judges-510956">Pakistan</a> has brought to light the fact that this right has been seriously questioned in the South Asian nation.

In Pakistan, journalists continue to struggle with constant violence and kidnappings despite taking on dangerous work for minimal pay.

Media professionals, including desk personnel and field reporters, are increasingly dealing with either financial difficulties or harassment. They are being restrained, intimidated, and threatened. Everyone faces threats, whether they work as a beat reporter or a prime-time TV anchor.

Even owners of media organizations might experience such abuse.

Notably, the International Federation of Journalists has placed Pakistan as the fifth most hazardous country in which to pursue journalism.

In the country, between 1990 and 2020, 138 media workers perished while performing their jobs, according to sources in the media. Pakistan continues to be one of the top 10 nations where those who attack journalists and the media do not face consequences.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A Pakistani journalist has been arrested for reportedly attributing "disrespectful" remarks against Islam to former prime minister Imran Khan, as per local media reports.

A Pakistani journalist has been arrested for reportedly attributing "disrespectful" remarks against Islam to former prime minister Imran Khan, as per local media reports. According to an article in Dawn newspaper, Rawalpindi police on Saturday filed a complaint at the RA Bazar police station against journalist Waqar Satti. A cable operator named Chaudhry Nasir Qayyum filed a complaint under Sections 295-A and 500 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and the case was subsequently registered. The complainant informed the police that he came across a tweet on August 24 while at his office in which a man named Waqar Satti described why he "hates" Imran and the reasons why he is against the former prime minister, according to the first information report (FIR) reported by Dawn. FIR mentioned statements that, according to the complainant, "disrespected" Islam. "Imran Khan has not mentioned any such words mentioned in Waqar Satti's tweet -- in any of his speeches," the FIR quoted the complainant as saying. Satti's acts, he continued, had hurt his religious sentiments "as well as those of thousands of other Muslims." A veteran journalist was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen on Saturday, further illustrating how the state of press freedom in Pakistan is deteriorating. According to Dawn, the event happened in the Toba Tek Singh district of Pakistan's Punjab when the murdered journalist Muhammad Younis was traveling on his motorcycle toward his farms at Mouza Manganwala when two guys hiding in a field opened fire. The journalist was shot, killed there and then, and the perpetrators ran from the scene. Following the terrible murder, Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Faisal Shahkar requested a report from Faisalabad Regional Police Officer (RPO) Babar Sarfraz Alpa. Also read | Virat Kohli is still one of the best: Babar Azam backs under-fire India superstar ahead of Asia Cup meeting Furthermore, according to Dawn, Jhang District Police Officer (DPO) Rashid Hidayat ordered the immediate arrest of the journalist's killers and assembled a team comprising of the deputy superintendent of police (DSP) for Shorkot and other knowledgeable officers to investigate the crime. The restriction of media freedom in Pakistan has brought to light the fact that this right has been seriously questioned in the South Asian nation. In Pakistan, journalists continue to struggle with constant violence and kidnappings despite taking on dangerous work for minimal pay. Media professionals, including desk personnel and field reporters, are increasingly dealing with either financial difficulties or harassment. They are being restrained, intimidated, and threatened. Everyone faces threats, whether they work as a beat reporter or a prime-time TV anchor. Even owners of media organizations might experience such abuse. Notably, the International Federation of Journalists has placed Pakistan as the fifth most hazardous country in which to pursue journalism. In the country, between 1990 and 2020, 138 media workers perished while performing their jobs, according to sources in the media. Pakistan continues to be one of the top 10 nations where those who attack journalists and the media do not face consequences. (With inputs from agencies) Also WATCH | Floods and incessant rainfall wreak havoc in Pakistan; over 1000 dead, 50 million displaced

Pak journalist booked for misquoting Imran Khan over 'blasphemous' remarks

Pakistan is facing one of the worst monsoon season this year. The unprecedented rainfall has brought one-third of the country under water.

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From devastating floods in Pakistan to Palestinian students going to attend school, here are some impactful images from around the world on 29 August 2022.

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Islamabad has rejected Taliban's claims about Pakistan's air space being used by the US. The reaction came after Taliban's interim defense minister recently blamed the Pakistani government for allowing its airspace to be used by US drones.

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Pakistan has been experiencing one of the worst floods in recent history and according to The News International, it has affected more than 5.7 million people in the country. The unprecedented levels of rainfall in the country have left a number of provinces submerged and in the last few days, the floods have caused massive damage to both lives and infrastructure all around Pakistan.

&nbsp;The death toll has already crossed 1000, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and around 1500 people were injured since July 14. Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan and Sindh were the worst affected provinces with the highest number of deaths.

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The News International further said that the floods have also killed around 719,558 livestock and has destroyed 949,858 homes in the past few days leaving millions of people without any shelter.

The NDMA has attributed this disaster to record amounts of rainfall that the country received this year – an increase of almost 190 per cent in comparison to the average. The situation even forced the government to declare it a “national emergency” and the army was deployed in affected areas.

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The army has been leading rescue operations around Pakistan with many areas still under water and the authorities have even asked for donations from around the world to improve the situation.

While the rains did stop for a bit, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has once again issued a warning for Nowshera and other nearby areas. They said that the river Kabul is expected to overflow causing more damage in the area.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan has been experiencing one of the worst floods in recent history and according to The News International, it has affected more than 5.7 million people in the country.

Pakistan has been experiencing one of the worst floods in recent history and according to The News International, it has affected more than 5.7 million people in the country. The unprecedented levels of rainfall in the country have left a number of provinces submerged and in the last few days, the floods have caused massive damage to both lives and infrastructure all around Pakistan. The death toll has already crossed 1000, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and around 1500 people were injured since July 14. Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan and Sindh were the worst affected provinces with the highest number of deaths. Also read | Tensions rise in Ukraine as conflict continues near Zaporizhzhia power plant The News International further said that the floods have also killed around 719,558 livestock and has destroyed 949,858 homes in the past few days leaving millions of people without any shelter. The NDMA has attributed this disaster to record amounts of rainfall that the country received this year – an increase of almost 190 per cent in comparison to the average. The situation even forced the government to declare it a “national emergency” and the army was deployed in affected areas. Also read | Pakistan: Women, disabled, and poor more vulnerable during natural disasters The army has been leading rescue operations around Pakistan with many areas still under water and the authorities have even asked for donations from around the world to improve the situation. While the rains did stop for a bit, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has once again issued a warning for Nowshera and other nearby areas. They said that the river Kabul is expected to overflow causing more damage in the area. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

More than 5.7 million people affected by floods in Pakistan, over 1000 killed

A Pakistani court has issued notice to police in response to petition filed against the vice president of the PMLN party Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif. The plea accuses Maryam Nawaz of ridiculing Pakistan's judiciary, the petitioner claims that Maryam Nawaz used contemptuous language against the top court judges.

Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz accused of 'ridiculing judiciary'

With the advancement in technology, Information warfare (IW) has emerged as one of the nerve centre in national security and thrown new challenges to the strategic establishments, dependent on cyber infrastructure. IW has helped in masking the identity of combatants and non-combatants, with the expansion of internet, social platforms, deep fakes as well as artificial intelligence. India’s bitter enemy Pakistan along with its allies, including China and Turkey amongst others, are using myriad social media platforms for this purpose. They are engaged in fueling disinformation campaign, with an intention to harm Indian interests, particularly social and religious harmony. &nbsp;

India’s superiority in conventional warfare, between the region’s two nuclear powers viz. India and Pakistan has now transcended beyond the conventional arms race and border skirmishes, with Pakistan increasingly using IW as its new tool to subdue Indian challenge by stoking social/religious divide and subversions. Though India hasn’t faced a cyber-attack of humongous magnitude but the frequency of the Pak-sponsored information-attacks is rapidly growing. Pakistan, in order to gain the strategic advantage, target India’s national security and other fields like economy, corporate entities, defense agencies. This new rivalry in the digital realm is posing a serious threat to internet/cyber-security as well as national security.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Pakistan has organised special media wings under military/ISI establishments to incite violence across India, especially in Kashmir as well as Muslim dominated Indian states. The 'Advanced Persistent Threats' (APTs), known as ‘Pakistan Cyber Army’ (PCA), comprises groups, having close links with state institutions, for gathering information on their opponent, particularly India. These groups, indulge in propaganda, fake news and deep fakes on social media handles. Significantly, Pak cyber jihadis also run proxy online blogs/websites, like “Kashmir Fight” blog, which regularly publish separatist and extremist material. These cyber operations with the help of selective provocative pictures and getting them retweeted, and running hashtags, push forward anti-India narrative, globally.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pak-sponsored militant outfits, global jihadist organisations like Islamic State and Al-Qaeda also use these social platforms for their recruitment drives. The usage of encrypted communication applications like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal by Kashmiri and other jihadists has aided Pak handlers to pose a major challenge to Indian Security Forces (SFs). They found tracing the terrorists’ locations and the resultant encounters difficult until Indian agencies received Pegasus from Israel. The U.S. agencies helped Indian agencies retrieve WhatsApp messages of Jaish cadres, confirming their involvement in the Pulwama attack. Then, they switched to advanced customized apps designed by Pakistan’s intelligence agencies. Many of them, such as “Calculator” and “Skipe,” have no online presence on the Google Play Store, making them even more shadowy and clandestine. Skipe is equipped with advanced features like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which enables the user to make regular calls to other numbers. Lately, Kashmiri militants are increasingly using &nbsp;a Turkish encrypted communication app called BiP. Owing to nexus between Kashmiri/jihadist groups and Turkey &nbsp;Indian security agencies would face big challenges to retrieve such chats, if needed.

Pakistan's IW goes hand in hand with its cyber-attacks. The techniques employed by Pak cyber groups, include web defacements and spear phishing. Pakistan’s APT on 26th November 2010, which also marked the 2nd anniversary of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, launched a cyber-attack on CBI’s web portal. The hackers penetrated into the root directory of CBI website and after defacing the website, the hackers posted in Urdu; “We are sleeping but not dead. Remember PCA? Back off kids or we will smoke your doors off like we did before.’’ Subsequently, the Department of Information Technology discovered that Peshawar based hackers entered the website via Indian Air Force website as both the sites had common database.

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In the backdrop of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s contentious remarks on Prophet Mohammed, several twitter handles in the disinformation campaigns were found to be linked to Pak elements, including in third-world countries. The disinformation in the campaign was evident that falsely claimed that the Grand Mufti of Oman Sheikh Ahmad bin Hamad Al-Khalil has announced the boycott of Indian products. Similarly, after the recent brutal beheading of Udaipur-based tailor Kanhaiya Lal &nbsp;by Ghous Mohammed and Riyaz Attari under ’Sar tan-se- juda’ campaign revealed their linkages to the Karachi-based Sunni Islamist organisation Dawat-e-Islami and Barelvi pan-Islami ‘Tehreek-e-Labbaik’ extremist organisation and it was found that Dawat-e-Islami was also indulged in online radicalisation of several Muslim youth in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Earlier, the probe against the 2008 serial blasts in major Indian cities like Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, and Bangalore found considerable evidences of cyber warfare or commonly known as ‘cyber-terrorism. Similarly, the IW component was quite evident in the attack (April 3, 2022) on Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur City by one Murtaza Abbasi, an IIT chemical engineer. Abbasi’s radicalisation between 2012-2015 as well his prospective recruitment by Islamic State in Syria by using social media instruments (Telegram, WhatsApp), inflammatory videos fuelling hate against non-Muslims, as well as misinformation on current issues like Hijab row, CAA and NRC showcases the archetypal case of IW.

Despite India, itself now gradually making considerable progress in cyber world, it cannot underestimate the challenges from Pak elements and would do well to take pre-emptive action against such evil Pak designs in cooperation with its allies, including US and Israel, among others.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

With the advancement in technology, Information warfare (IW) has emerged as one of the nerve centre in national security and thrown new challenges to the strategic establishments, dependent on cyber infrastructure.

With the advancement in technology, Information warfare (IW) has emerged as one of the nerve centre in national security and thrown new challenges to the strategic establishments, dependent on cyber infrastructure. IW has helped in masking the identity of combatants and non-combatants, with the expansion of internet, social platforms, deep fakes as well as artificial intelligence. India’s bitter enemy Pakistan along with its allies, including China and Turkey amongst others, are using myriad social media platforms for this purpose. They are engaged in fueling disinformation campaign, with an intention to harm Indian interests, particularly social and religious harmony. India’s superiority in conventional warfare, between the region’s two nuclear powers viz. India and Pakistan has now transcended beyond the conventional arms race and border skirmishes, with Pakistan increasingly using IW as its new tool to subdue Indian challenge by stoking social/religious divide and subversions. Though India hasn’t faced a cyber-attack of humongous magnitude but the frequency of the Pak-sponsored information-attacks is rapidly growing. Pakistan, in order to gain the strategic advantage, target India’s national security and other fields like economy, corporate entities, defense agencies. This new rivalry in the digital realm is posing a serious threat to internet/cyber-security as well as national security. Also read | Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf in trouble following more audio leaks Pakistan has organised special media wings under military/ISI establishments to incite violence across India, especially in Kashmir as well as Muslim dominated Indian states. The 'Advanced Persistent Threats' (APTs), known as ‘Pakistan Cyber Army’ (PCA), comprises groups, having close links with state institutions, for gathering information on their opponent, particularly India. These groups, indulge in propaganda, fake news and deep fakes on social media handles. Significantly, Pak cyber jihadis also run proxy online blogs/websites, like “Kashmir Fight” blog, which regularly publish separatist and extremist material. These cyber operations with the help of selective provocative pictures and getting them retweeted, and running hashtags, push forward anti-India narrative, globally. Pak-sponsored militant outfits, global jihadist organisations like Islamic State and Al-Qaeda also use these social platforms for their recruitment drives. The usage of encrypted communication applications like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal by Kashmiri and other jihadists has aided Pak handlers to pose a major challenge to Indian Security Forces (SFs). They found tracing the terrorists’ locations and the resultant encounters difficult until Indian agencies received Pegasus from Israel. The U.S. agencies helped Indian agencies retrieve WhatsApp messages of Jaish cadres, confirming their involvement in the Pulwama attack. Then, they switched to advanced customized apps designed by Pakistan’s intelligence agencies. Many of them, such as “Calculator” and “Skipe,” have no online presence on the Google Play Store, making them even more shadowy and clandestine. Skipe is equipped with advanced features like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which enables the user to make regular calls to other numbers. Lately, Kashmiri militants are increasingly using a Turkish encrypted communication app called BiP. Owing to nexus between Kashmiri/jihadist groups and Turkey Indian security agencies would face big challenges to retrieve such chats, if needed. Pakistan's IW goes hand in hand with its cyber-attacks. The techniques employed by Pak cyber groups, include web defacements and spear phishing. Pakistan’s APT on 26th November 2010, which also marked the 2nd anniversary of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, launched a cyber-attack on CBI’s web portal. The hackers penetrated into the root directory of CBI website and after defacing the website, the hackers posted in Urdu; “We are sleeping but not dead. Remember PCA? Back off kids or we will smoke your doors off like we did before.’’ Subsequently, the Department of Information Technology discovered that Peshawar based hackers entered the website via Indian Air Force website as both the sites had common database. Also read | IAEA 'on their way' to Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine, says Rafael Grossi In the backdrop of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s contentious remarks on Prophet Mohammed, several twitter handles in the disinformation campaigns were found to be linked to Pak elements, including in third-world countries. The disinformation in the campaign was evident that falsely claimed that the Grand Mufti of Oman Sheikh Ahmad bin Hamad Al-Khalil has announced the boycott of Indian products. Similarly, after the recent brutal beheading of Udaipur-based tailor Kanhaiya Lal by Ghous Mohammed and Riyaz Attari under ’Sar tan-se- juda’ campaign revealed their linkages to the Karachi-based Sunni Islamist organisation Dawat-e-Islami and Barelvi pan-Islami ‘Tehreek-e-Labbaik’ extremist organisation and it was found that Dawat-e-Islami was also indulged in online radicalisation of several Muslim youth in India. Earlier, the probe against the 2008 serial blasts in major Indian cities like Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, and Bangalore found considerable evidences of cyber warfare or commonly known as ‘cyber-terrorism. Similarly, the IW component was quite evident in the attack (April 3, 2022) on Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur City by one Murtaza Abbasi, an IIT chemical engineer. Abbasi’s radicalisation between 2012-2015 as well his prospective recruitment by Islamic State in Syria by using social media instruments (Telegram, WhatsApp), inflammatory videos fuelling hate against non-Muslims, as well as misinformation on current issues like Hijab row, CAA and NRC showcases the archetypal case of IW. Despite India, itself now gradually making considerable progress in cyber world, it cannot underestimate the challenges from Pak elements and would do well to take pre-emptive action against such evil Pak designs in cooperation with its allies, including US and Israel, among others. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Information warfare : The Pakistan angle

In a series of audio leaks, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has landed itself into more visible trouble where two of his key party members are allegedly heard talking about derailing the IMF program.&nbsp;

The audio leaks, that between Senator Shaukat Tareen, the former finance minister and his conversations with Mohsin Laghari, the finance minister of Punjab province and Taimur Saleem Jhagra, the finance minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, both of whom are ruled by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the provincial governments.&nbsp;

In the audio leaked, Shaukat Tareen is heard giving instructions on writing a letter to the Federal showing the provinces' ineligibility to fulfil the commitments with the federal government in order to proceed with the IMF, owing to the flood situation. The Punjab finance minister is heard asking Shaukat Tareen, whether this would damage the state of Pakistan, KP Finance Minister also calls the move in his conversation as a blackmailing tactic.&nbsp;

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While the call talks about sending a copy of the letters informally to the IMF, KPKs finance minister Taimur Saleem Jhagra has denied sending any such copy to any IMF representative.&nbsp;

On Friday, a letter surfaced on social media which was confirmed by the KP minister as his writing where the province of KPK expressed their ineligibility to the federal government to fulfil their commitments to the IMF, due to mis-commitments and flood situation.&nbsp;

The move was widely critiqued and was seen as PTI's efforts to torpedo the IMF deal ahead of the groups board meeting on Monday.&nbsp;

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The ruling parties criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for “playing politics” after it allegedly refused to implement the terms of the IMF agreement in a letter as part of “a ploy to plunge Pakistan into a flood of economic crisis.&nbsp;

While the veracity of the audio has been confirmed by PTI while defending that there was nothing wrong said or against law in it, it also remains unclear until the filing of this report as to who recorded and leaked the conversation.&nbsp;

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So audio call btwn Tarin &amp; prov FM leaked. There is nothing illegal or wrong in the convo. We have publicly opposed the terms on which imported govt is taking loan from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IMF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IMF</a>. But what is illegal is the wire tapping done on conversation without court order. A criminal offence.
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In a series of audio leaks, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has landed itself into more visible trouble where two of his key party members are allegedly heard talking about derailing the IMF program.

In a series of audio leaks, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has landed itself into more visible trouble where two of his key party members are allegedly heard talking about derailing the IMF program. The audio leaks, that between Senator Shaukat Tareen, the former finance minister and his conversations with Mohsin Laghari, the finance minister of Punjab province and Taimur Saleem Jhagra, the finance minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, both of whom are ruled by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the provincial governments. In the audio leaked, Shaukat Tareen is heard giving instructions on writing a letter to the Federal showing the provinces' ineligibility to fulfil the commitments with the federal government in order to proceed with the IMF, owing to the flood situation. The Punjab finance minister is heard asking Shaukat Tareen, whether this would damage the state of Pakistan, KP Finance Minister also calls the move in his conversation as a blackmailing tactic. ALSO READ | International aid reaches flood-stricken Pakistan; death toll crosses 1000-mark While the call talks about sending a copy of the letters informally to the IMF, KPKs finance minister Taimur Saleem Jhagra has denied sending any such copy to any IMF representative. On Friday, a letter surfaced on social media which was confirmed by the KP minister as his writing where the province of KPK expressed their ineligibility to the federal government to fulfil their commitments to the IMF, due to mis-commitments and flood situation. The move was widely critiqued and was seen as PTI's efforts to torpedo the IMF deal ahead of the groups board meeting on Monday. ALSO READ | Pak journalist booked for misquoting Imran Khan over 'blasphemous' remarks The ruling parties criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for “playing politics” after it allegedly refused to implement the terms of the IMF agreement in a letter as part of “a ploy to plunge Pakistan into a flood of economic crisis. While the veracity of the audio has been confirmed by PTI while defending that there was nothing wrong said or against law in it, it also remains unclear until the filing of this report as to who recorded and leaked the conversation. So audio call btwn Tarin & prov FM leaked. There is nothing illegal or wrong in the convo. We have publicly opposed the terms on which imported govt is taking loan from #IMF. But what is illegal is the wire tapping done on conversation without court order. A criminal offence. — Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) August 29, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pakistan has rejected the Taliban's claims about Islamabad's airspace being used for US strike in Afghanistan that killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman-AL-Zawahiri in July. The reaction came after the Taliban's interim defence minister recently blamed the Pakistani government for allowing its airspace to be used.

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