Pakistan’s energy crisis is deepening as a surge in global oil prices puts further pressure on the country’s fuel and energy markets. Rising crude prices could increase import costs and add to inflationary pressures, intensifying concerns over Pakistan’s economy and energy security.


Pakistan energy crisis: Global oil price surge deepens Pakistan's energy crisis

Pakistan has boycotted its chess match against Israel at the Chess Olympiad, drawing attention to the wider political tensions surrounding sporting events involving the two countries. The decision comes amid continued scrutiny over Israel-related participation in international competitions.


Pakistan boycotts chess match against Israel at Olympiad

Pakistan is facing a deepening energy crisis as soaring global oil prices push petrol and diesel costs to record levels. The latest price hikes come amid disruptions to Middle East energy supplies and rising crude prices, placing fresh pressure on households, businesses and the government. With fuel costs climbing for multiple consecutive revisions, concerns are growing over inflation, transport expenses, electricity generation and the broader economy. Officials have warned that the country may need additional measures to curb fuel consumption and manage the fallout.


Global oil price surge deepens Pakistan's energy crisis, petrol prices hit record high

India on Wednesday rejected the so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission in strong words, saying it has no legal basis, and reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. India said there is no boundary between Pakistan and China, and hence such a joint commission has no legal basis. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India’s position on the matter remains “clear and consistent” and described the commission as having no legal basis.&nbsp;Responding to media queries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen reports in this regard. Our position on this matter is clear and consistent. There is no boundary between Pakistan and China. We reject the so-called Joint Commission, which is without any legal basis.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/video-man-drags-girlfriend-on-car-s-bonnet-in-lucknow-after-fight-runs-her-over-arrested-1789567470691">Man drags girlfriend on car’s bonnet in Lucknow after fight, runs her over; arrested</a>&nbsp;The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh “have been, are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India,” the MEA said.&nbsp;“Pakistan has no locus standi to enter into arrangements concerning Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation,” it said, reiterating that India has never recognised the so-called “China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement” of 1963 and has consistently maintained that it is “illegal and invalid”.&nbsp;“We resolutely oppose and reject any attempts to alter the status of these occupied territories or legitimise illegal occupation, impinging on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the MEA said.&nbsp;It added that any “so-called boundary cooperation” between China and Pakistan concerning Indian territories would be “completely unacceptable” and would have no bearing on India’s sovereignty over those territories.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/war-will-be-completely-different-and-very-short-if-europe-attacks-russia-warns-lavrov-1789561780082">War will be ‘completely different and very short’ if Europe attacks Russia, warns Lavrov</a>&nbsp;“Instead of engaging in such theatrics, we call on Pakistan to immediately vacate from areas under its illegal and forcible occupation,” the MEA added.&nbsp;&nbsp;In recent years, China has continued military pressure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, with border violations and unauthorised entries across the 3,488-km-long boundary between the two countries.&nbsp;The coordination between China and Pakistan along the border in the Karakoram region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which stretches over 590 km, impacts India’s historical and legal claims over the area.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-military-commanders-from-us-israel-and-7-arab-nations-held-secret-meeting-on-iran-war-1789503060237">Top military commanders from US, Israel, and 7 Arab nations held secret meeting on Iran War</a>&nbsp;Earlier on Wednesday, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry posted on X about an inaugural meeting between Pakistan and China over the operationalisation of the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission.“In a significant milestone for Pakistan-China relations, the two sides today operationalised the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, setting the stage for enhanced cooperation in border management, joint border surveys, trade flows and people-to-people connectivity,” the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in the post.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said any “so-called boundary cooperation” between China and Pakistan concerning Indian territories would be completely unacceptable and have no bearing on India’s sovereignty over those territories.

India on Wednesday rejected the so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission in strong words, saying it has no legal basis, and reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. India said there is no boundary between Pakistan and China, and hence such a joint commission has no legal basis. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India’s position on the matter remains “clear and consistent” and described the commission as having no legal basis. Responding to media queries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen reports in this regard. Our position on this matter is clear and consistent. There is no boundary between Pakistan and China. We reject the so-called Joint Commission, which is without any legal basis.” Also Read: Man drags girlfriend on car’s bonnet in Lucknow after fight, runs her over; arrested The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh “have been, are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India,” the MEA said. “Pakistan has no locus standi to enter into arrangements concerning Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation,” it said, reiterating that India has never recognised the so-called “China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement” of 1963 and has consistently maintained that it is “illegal and invalid”. “We resolutely oppose and reject any attempts to alter the status of these occupied territories or legitimise illegal occupation, impinging on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the MEA said. It added that any “so-called boundary cooperation” between China and Pakistan concerning Indian territories would be “completely unacceptable” and would have no bearing on India’s sovereignty over those territories. Also Read: War will be ‘completely different and very short’ if Europe attacks Russia, warns Lavrov “Instead of engaging in such theatrics, we call on Pakistan to immediately vacate from areas under its illegal and forcible occupation,” the MEA added. In recent years, China has continued military pressure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, with border violations and unauthorised entries across the 3,488-km-long boundary between the two countries. The coordination between China and Pakistan along the border in the Karakoram region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which stretches over 590 km, impacts India’s historical and legal claims over the area. Also Read: Top military commanders from US, Israel, and 7 Arab nations held secret meeting on Iran War Earlier on Wednesday, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry posted on X about an inaugural meeting between Pakistan and China over the operationalisation of the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission. “In a significant milestone for Pakistan-China relations, the two sides today operationalised the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, setting the stage for enhanced cooperation in border management, joint border surveys, trade flows and people-to-people connectivity,” the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in the post.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said any “so-called boundary cooperation” between China and Pakistan concerning Indian territories would be completely unacceptable and have no bearing on India’s sovereignty over those territories.

‘There’s no Pak-China boundary’: India rejects ‘so-called’ boundary joint commission, tells Islamabad to stop ‘theatrics’

The sons of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan—Kasim and Sulaiman Khan—have publicly accused Army Chief General Asim Munir of pursuing a "personal vendetta" against their father. Speaking out from London, they expressed grave fears that the 73-year-old leader is being "slowly killed" inside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail through severe solitary confinement in a 6x8ft cell and critical medical neglect. Describing his treatment as a form of "mental and physical torture," they revealed that untreated eye issues have left him near blind in one eye while Pakistani authorities block both independent doctor visits and family communications.  


Pakistan: Imran Khan's sons Kasim & Sulaiman claim their father is 'tortured' in jail

India has summoned Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires after PNS Hunain, a Pakistani offshore patrol vessel, collided with an Indian warship in the North Arabian Sea on September 15. India says the Pakistani ship ignored repeated warnings, then sped up and crossed the Indian vessel's bow, brushing against it. MEA called the conduct "unacceptable and unprofessional," said it violated the 1991 bilateral agreement, and has instructed its envoy in Islamabad to lodge a similar protest. No damage or injuries were reported on the Indian side.


MEA slams Pakistan's 'unprofessional' conduct after PNS Hunain collides with Indian warship

India's drug regulator has issued a public health alert against sale and distribution of two unauthorised cosmetics products with excessive heavy metals labelled as "Made in Pakistan." The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued the warning against ‘Goree Beauty Cream’ and ‘Chandni Whitening Cream,’ - both ‘Made in Pakistan.’ The drug regulator confirmed that these cosmetics products are "unauthorised and and contain excessive heavy metals." The DCGI said that the consumers should not purchase these cosmetics products and not use such and similarly named cosmetic products if purchased.&nbsp;Sharing the pictures of the two cosmetic products, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) said in a statement that these “are unauthorised and contain excessive heavy metals beyond the specified limits which may pose health risk to the consumers including toxic effects.” It also said that these two cosmetic products were not issued a registration certificate for import by the competent authority for sale in India.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-thinned-himalayan-troop-presence-in-2025-india-defence-report-says-terms-border-situation-stable-1789357613224">China thinned Himalayan troop presence in 2025, India defence report says; terms border situation 'stable'</a>&nbsp;“Cosmetic products used by consumers must be safe for the public. Their manufacturing and import are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020,” the public notice, dated September 8, said. The standards for cosmetic products are published by the Bureau of lndian Standards (BlS).&nbsp;Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi said that for the import of cosmetics, the products must be registered with the Central Licensing Authority in accordance with the prescribed rules. “The CDSCO through test and analysis has verified that following cosmetic products are have not been issued registration certificate for import by the competent authority for sale in lndia,” the notice said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/want-to-reset-ties-with-india-have-engagement-based-on-mutual-interests-says-bangladesh-minister-1789326034045">‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister</a>&nbsp;Consumers were also told that in case of violations observed in label, they should report it to the respective State Drugs Controller for the products manufactured in lndia and the DCGI for the imported cosmetics products. It also warned concerned establishments/individuals not to sell, distribute or advertise these products.&nbsp;Regulatory Enforcements Units were also urged to ensure that such unauthorized cosmetics products are not sold in their jurisdiction.

India’s drug regulator CDSCO has warned consumers against two unauthorised Pakistan-made cosmetics, Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream, after tests found excessive heavy metals. The products lack required import registration and may pose health risks, including toxic effects.

India's drug regulator has issued a public health alert against sale and distribution of two unauthorised cosmetics products with excessive heavy metals labelled as "Made in Pakistan." The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued the warning against ‘Goree Beauty Cream’ and ‘Chandni Whitening Cream,’ - both ‘Made in Pakistan.’ The drug regulator confirmed that these cosmetics products are "unauthorised and and contain excessive heavy metals." The DCGI said that the consumers should not purchase these cosmetics products and not use such and similarly named cosmetic products if purchased. Sharing the pictures of the two cosmetic products, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) said in a statement that these “are unauthorised and contain excessive heavy metals beyond the specified limits which may pose health risk to the consumers including toxic effects.” It also said that these two cosmetic products were not issued a registration certificate for import by the competent authority for sale in India. Also Read: China thinned Himalayan troop presence in 2025, India defence report says; terms border situation 'stable' “Cosmetic products used by consumers must be safe for the public. Their manufacturing and import are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Cosmetics Rules, 2020,” the public notice, dated September 8, said. The standards for cosmetic products are published by the Bureau of lndian Standards (BlS). Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi said that for the import of cosmetics, the products must be registered with the Central Licensing Authority in accordance with the prescribed rules. “The CDSCO through test and analysis has verified that following cosmetic products are have not been issued registration certificate for import by the competent authority for sale in lndia,” the notice said. Also Read: ‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister Consumers were also told that in case of violations observed in label, they should report it to the respective State Drugs Controller for the products manufactured in lndia and the DCGI for the imported cosmetics products. It also warned concerned establishments/individuals not to sell, distribute or advertise these products. Regulatory Enforcements Units were also urged to ensure that such unauthorized cosmetics products are not sold in their jurisdiction.

India’s drug regulator CDSCO has warned consumers against two unauthorised Pakistan-made cosmetics, Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream, after tests found excessive heavy metals. The products lack required import registration and may pose health risks, including toxic effects.

India warns against Pakistan-made fairness creams, confirms presence of 'excessive heavy metals'

New Delhi: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has published an updated Red Book of most-wanted terrorists that again names 19 men linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, yet two of those entries have been stripped of photographs, Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliations and operational detail that appeared in earlier editions.The November 2008 terror attack, carried out by 10 terrorists who reached Mumbai by sea, killed 166 people and injured more than 300. Nine attackers died in the operation; the sole survivor, Ajmal Kasab, was later executed in India.&nbsp;Muhammad Khan of Turbat, previously identified as the man who supplied the fishing vessel Al-Hussaini used to move the attackers toward Indian waters, remains on the list by name only. His photograph, LeT link and account of that role have been removed. Abdul Rehman of Bahawalnagar has likewise lost his picture and organisational affiliation. Both men were fully documented in the 2021 edition of the same book.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/westminster-s-time-is-coming-to-an-end-say-welsh-scottish-northern-irish-leaders-at-cardiff-summit-1789394988871">‘Westminster’s time is coming to an end,’ say Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders at Cardiff summit</a>&nbsp;The updated pages that retain photographs describe 11 men as former Lashkar crew of Al-Hussaini and Al-Fauz. Shahid Ghafoor, of Bahawalpur’s Islami Colony, is listed as captain or “tandol” of both boats. Other entries identify crew members from across Punjab and Sindh: Muhammad Usman of Sahiwal, Ateeq ur Rehman of Lahore, Riaz Ahmad of Hafizabad, Muhammad Mushtaq of Gujranwala, Muhammad Naeem of Dera Ghazi Khan, Abdul Shakoor of Karachi, Muhammad Sabir Saifi of Multan, another Muhammad Usman of Lodhran, and Shakil Ahmad of Rahim Yar Khan.&nbsp;Six other men are listed as financiers. Muhammad Iftikhar Ali of Faisalabad is accused of spending 70,000 rupees on voice-over-internet connections used by the gunmen and their handlers. Smaller sums are attributed to Mohammad Zia of Rawalpindi and larger ones to Mohammad Abbas Nasir of Khanewal, Javed Iqbal of Kasur, Mukhtar Ahmad of Mandi Bahauddin and Ahmed Saeed of Battagram, the last of whom is said to have provided 2.1 million rupees.&nbsp;The FIA states that the 17 men with full profiles have been absconding for 18 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Indian officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the men remain in Pakistan and that listing them without arrests is an “eyewash” intended to blunt international scrutiny.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tech-stocks-fall-after-ai-bosses-call-for-a-slowdown-in-reckless-progress-1789387989365">Tech stocks fall after AI bosses call for a slowdown in ‘reckless’ progress</a>&nbsp;The terrorists left the Karachi area in late November 2008, transferred at sea, hijacked the Indian fishing trawler Kuber, killed most of its crew, and later came ashore in inflatable craft. Al-Hussaini is widely identified as the vessel that carried the gunmen toward Indian waters; Al-Fouz was later found in Karachi and treated as case property in Pakistan’s stalled trial.&nbsp;The 26/11 terror attacks lasted three days. Targets included the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, the Oberoi-Trident, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a Jewish centre and cafés. Nine attackers were killed; Ajmal Kasab, the only one captured alive, was later executed in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/want-to-reset-ties-with-india-have-engagement-based-on-mutual-interests-says-bangladesh-minister-1789326034045">‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister</a>&nbsp;For families of the dead, and the Indian government that lost citizens in the attack, justice is incomplete till the perpetrators, planners and masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks are fully held accountable and brought to justice. India formally launched in absentia trial proceedings against key Pakistani nationals accused of masterminding and executing the attacks. This list includes Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handlers and masterminds like Hafiz Saeed, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, and Sajid Mir.&nbsp;The FIA sheets add little that is new in substance. They do show, in bureaucratic form, that Pakistan’s own investigators still treat the boat crew as wanted, and still have not closed the file.

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency states that the 17 men with full profiles have been absconding for 18 years. Indian officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the men remain in Pakistan and listing them without arrests is an eyewash intended to blunt international scrutiny.

New Delhi: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has published an updated Red Book of most-wanted terrorists that again names 19 men linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, yet two of those entries have been stripped of photographs, Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliations and operational detail that appeared in earlier editions. The November 2008 terror attack, carried out by 10 terrorists who reached Mumbai by sea, killed 166 people and injured more than 300. Nine attackers died in the operation; the sole survivor, Ajmal Kasab, was later executed in India. Muhammad Khan of Turbat, previously identified as the man who supplied the fishing vessel Al-Hussaini used to move the attackers toward Indian waters, remains on the list by name only. His photograph, LeT link and account of that role have been removed. Abdul Rehman of Bahawalnagar has likewise lost his picture and organisational affiliation. Both men were fully documented in the 2021 edition of the same book. Also Read: ‘Westminster’s time is coming to an end,’ say Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders at Cardiff summit The updated pages that retain photographs describe 11 men as former Lashkar crew of Al-Hussaini and Al-Fauz. Shahid Ghafoor, of Bahawalpur’s Islami Colony, is listed as captain or “tandol” of both boats. Other entries identify crew members from across Punjab and Sindh: Muhammad Usman of Sahiwal, Ateeq ur Rehman of Lahore, Riaz Ahmad of Hafizabad, Muhammad Mushtaq of Gujranwala, Muhammad Naeem of Dera Ghazi Khan, Abdul Shakoor of Karachi, Muhammad Sabir Saifi of Multan, another Muhammad Usman of Lodhran, and Shakil Ahmad of Rahim Yar Khan. Six other men are listed as financiers. Muhammad Iftikhar Ali of Faisalabad is accused of spending 70,000 rupees on voice-over-internet connections used by the gunmen and their handlers. Smaller sums are attributed to Mohammad Zia of Rawalpindi and larger ones to Mohammad Abbas Nasir of Khanewal, Javed Iqbal of Kasur, Mukhtar Ahmad of Mandi Bahauddin and Ahmed Saeed of Battagram, the last of whom is said to have provided 2.1 million rupees. The FIA states that the 17 men with full profiles have been absconding for 18 years. Indian officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the men remain in Pakistan and that listing them without arrests is an “eyewash” intended to blunt international scrutiny. Also Read: Tech stocks fall after AI bosses call for a slowdown in ‘reckless’ progress The terrorists left the Karachi area in late November 2008, transferred at sea, hijacked the Indian fishing trawler Kuber, killed most of its crew, and later came ashore in inflatable craft. Al-Hussaini is widely identified as the vessel that carried the gunmen toward Indian waters; Al-Fouz was later found in Karachi and treated as case property in Pakistan’s stalled trial. The 26/11 terror attacks lasted three days. Targets included the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, the Oberoi-Trident, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a Jewish centre and cafés. Nine attackers were killed; Ajmal Kasab, the only one captured alive, was later executed in India. Also Read: ‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister For families of the dead, and the Indian government that lost citizens in the attack, justice is incomplete till the perpetrators, planners and masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks are fully held accountable and brought to justice. India formally launched in absentia trial proceedings against key Pakistani nationals accused of masterminding and executing the attacks. This list includes Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handlers and masterminds like Hafiz Saeed, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, and Sajid Mir. The FIA sheets add little that is new in substance. They do show, in bureaucratic form, that Pakistan’s own investigators still treat the boat crew as wanted, and still have not closed the file.

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency states that the 17 men with full profiles have been absconding for 18 years. Indian officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the men remain in Pakistan and listing them without arrests is an eyewash intended to blunt international scrutiny.

Photographs, LeT labels vanish from two 2008 Mumbai attack entries in Pakistan’s most wanted list

As fighting between Saudi Arabia and Houthis escalated, the credibility of the Mecca pact is again at stake. Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif has now hinted at the possibility of his country joining Saudi Arabia in the battle against Houthis.


Pakistan threatens to join war against Iran ally as Houthis attack Saudi

Despite asim munir having unprecedented control over Pakistan's armed forced, Balochistan continues to be on the boil. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed to have killed 52 Pakistani army personnel in a fresh offensive.


BLA claims killing of 52 Pak army personnel in Balochistan, Munir's crackdown falters

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claims it carried out 28 operations across Balochistan between September 1 and 7, targeting Pakistani forces. The group claims 52 personnel were killed and several others injured, along with damage to infrastructure.


BLA: 52 Pakistani soldiers killed across Balochistan

After decades of frustration over its inability to win even a single military conflict with India, Pakistan finally appears to have discovered a revolutionary new way to win a war—via an animation video.&nbsp;On the occasion of Air Force Day on September 7, the Pakistan Air Force released an AI-generated video titled “Fizaon ke Pasban,” an animated extravaganza presenting its “dream version” of the 2025 Operation Sindoor conflict outcomes.&nbsp;In the highly imaginative video, Pakistani missiles and drones perform near-magical feats—penetrating deep into India, hitting 32 Indian Air Force bases, destroying two S-400 systems, crippling fuel supplies and disrupting the national power grid.&nbsp;The cartoon does not stop there, as Indian Parliament, Kandla Port and even INS Vikrant appear as fantasy strike achievements of Pakistan’s digital battlefield triumph.&nbsp;<h2>Video invites ridicule, analysts call it mockery of Pakistan’s Air Force</h2>&nbsp;The video has invited ridicule, with critics questioning whether it was correct to turn to computer graphics on an occasion marking the history and achievements of Pakistan’s Air Force.&nbsp;The animated video released by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) depicts dramatic, heavily fabricated strikes on major strategic targets in Indian territory.&nbsp;Analysts and experts see the video as Pakistan’s response to a highly publicised Discovery documentary on Operation Sindoor that showcased massive verifiable damage to Pakistan’s air assets—including the destruction of multiple Pakistani F-16 and JF-17 jets on the ground and in the air, alongside structural damage to 11 Pakistani airbases.&nbsp;Unlike the satellite imagery documenting damage at Pakistani air bases, the video offers no independent evidence for its sweeping claims.&nbsp;The graphics from the video invoke laughter. One graphic declares “32 IAF BASES HIT”, another one claims four Rafales, one Su-30MKI, one MiG-29, one Mirage-2000 and one Heron UAV were destroyed. Other sequences depict S-400 systems being hit, and missiles flying towards Indian cities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>No satellite imagery, before-and-after photographs, or verifiable images&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Quite expectedly, the PAF video does not have any satellite imagery, before-and-after photographs, or verifiable photographs of destruction across the border.&nbsp;&nbsp;The contrast is striking. When India struck Pakistani military infrastructure, satellite imagery provided a very different kind of record. A Washington Post analysis of more than two dozen satellite images and aftermath videos found damage across at least six Pakistani airfields, including three heavily damaged hangars, two runways and two mobile buildings used by the Pakistan Air Force.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Washington Post described the strikes as the most extensive Indian air attacks on Pakistani military infrastructure since the 1971 war.&nbsp;&nbsp;The imagery showed damage at sites including Nur Khan, Bholari, Shahbaz, Sukkur and Mushaf.&nbsp;&nbsp;At Bholari, analysts identified a large hole in an aircraft hangar. At Shahbaz, another large hangar was damaged along with a control tower, while runway craters were visible at Mushaf and Sheikh Zayed International Airport. That is what military damage looks like, but then it is not like Pakistan’s PowerPoint presentation.&nbsp;The video repeats the old claim of destroying two Indian S-400 air defence systems and the claim is not new.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>PIB had debunked claims, PM Modi visited Adampur station</h2>&nbsp;India’s Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit had debunked reports of destruction or damage to an S-400 as baseless. And just days later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released photographs featuring himself standing in front of an intact S-400 air defence system during a surprise visit to the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab.&nbsp;The images were a visual and actual rebuttal to false claims by the Pakistani military that it had destroyed the base and the Russian-supplied S-400 battery during Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;&nbsp;The video claims eight Indian aircraft were destroyed, with the graphic specifically listing four Rafales, a Su-30MKI, MiG-29, Mirage-2000 and Heron UAV.&nbsp;India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan had rejected the larger claim, describing the Pakistani figure as “absolutely incorrect” and saying India changed its tactics after the initial losses before carrying out further strikes.&nbsp;&nbsp;The propaganda war eventually produced an interesting reversal. In August 2025, Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said India had shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during the conflict, with most of the Pakistani aircraft, according to him, being downed by India’s S-400 system. He cited electronic tracking data as confirmation.&nbsp;&nbsp;The modern war involves cyber operations, electronic warfare and disruption, but it does not resort to the use of animation to project a victory that was never achieved.

The video has invited ridicule, with critics questioning whether it was correct to turn to computer graphics on an occasion marking the history and achievements of Pakistan’s Air Force. Analysts see the video as Pakistan’s response to the Discovery documentary on Operation Sindoor.

After decades of frustration over its inability to win even a single military conflict with India, Pakistan finally appears to have discovered a revolutionary new way to win a war—via an animation video. On the occasion of Air Force Day on September 7, the Pakistan Air Force released an AI-generated video titled “Fizaon ke Pasban,” an animated extravaganza presenting its “dream version” of the 2025 Operation Sindoor conflict outcomes. In the highly imaginative video, Pakistani missiles and drones perform near-magical feats—penetrating deep into India, hitting 32 Indian Air Force bases, destroying two S-400 systems, crippling fuel supplies and disrupting the national power grid. The cartoon does not stop there, as Indian Parliament, Kandla Port and even INS Vikrant appear as fantasy strike achievements of Pakistan’s digital battlefield triumph. Video invites ridicule, analysts call it mockery of Pakistan’s Air Force The video has invited ridicule, with critics questioning whether it was correct to turn to computer graphics on an occasion marking the history and achievements of Pakistan’s Air Force. The animated video released by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) depicts dramatic, heavily fabricated strikes on major strategic targets in Indian territory. Analysts and experts see the video as Pakistan’s response to a highly publicised Discovery documentary on Operation Sindoor that showcased massive verifiable damage to Pakistan’s air assets—including the destruction of multiple Pakistani F-16 and JF-17 jets on the ground and in the air, alongside structural damage to 11 Pakistani airbases. Unlike the satellite imagery documenting damage at Pakistani air bases, the video offers no independent evidence for its sweeping claims. The graphics from the video invoke laughter. One graphic declares “32 IAF BASES HIT”, another one claims four Rafales, one Su-30MKI, one MiG-29, one Mirage-2000 and one Heron UAV were destroyed. Other sequences depict S-400 systems being hit, and missiles flying towards Indian cities. No satellite imagery, before-and-after photographs, or verifiable images Quite expectedly, the PAF video does not have any satellite imagery, before-and-after photographs, or verifiable photographs of destruction across the border. The contrast is striking. When India struck Pakistani military infrastructure, satellite imagery provided a very different kind of record. A Washington Post analysis of more than two dozen satellite images and aftermath videos found damage across at least six Pakistani airfields, including three heavily damaged hangars, two runways and two mobile buildings used by the Pakistan Air Force. The Washington Post described the strikes as the most extensive Indian air attacks on Pakistani military infrastructure since the 1971 war. The imagery showed damage at sites including Nur Khan, Bholari, Shahbaz, Sukkur and Mushaf. At Bholari, analysts identified a large hole in an aircraft hangar. At Shahbaz, another large hangar was damaged along with a control tower, while runway craters were visible at Mushaf and Sheikh Zayed International Airport. That is what military damage looks like, but then it is not like Pakistan’s PowerPoint presentation. The video repeats the old claim of destroying two Indian S-400 air defence systems and the claim is not new. PIB had debunked claims, PM Modi visited Adampur station India’s Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit had debunked reports of destruction or damage to an S-400 as baseless. And just days later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released photographs featuring himself standing in front of an intact S-400 air defence system during a surprise visit to the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab. The images were a visual and actual rebuttal to false claims by the Pakistani military that it had destroyed the base and the Russian-supplied S-400 battery during Operation Sindoor. The video claims eight Indian aircraft were destroyed, with the graphic specifically listing four Rafales, a Su-30MKI, MiG-29, Mirage-2000 and Heron UAV. India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan had rejected the larger claim, describing the Pakistani figure as “absolutely incorrect” and saying India changed its tactics after the initial losses before carrying out further strikes. The propaganda war eventually produced an interesting reversal. In August 2025, Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said India had shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during the conflict, with most of the Pakistani aircraft, according to him, being downed by India’s S-400 system. He cited electronic tracking data as confirmation. The modern war involves cyber operations, electronic warfare and disruption, but it does not resort to the use of animation to project a victory that was never achieved.

The video has invited ridicule, with critics questioning whether it was correct to turn to computer graphics on an occasion marking the history and achievements of Pakistan’s Air Force. Analysts see the video as Pakistan’s response to the Discovery documentary on Operation Sindoor.

Pa(c)k of lies: Pakistan’s AI ‘victory’ video claims hits on 32 IAF bases, 8 aircraft, 2 S-400s and Indian Parliament

The sons of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Sulaiman and Kasim Khan, have criticised the British government over what they describe as an inadequate response to their father’s imprisonment. In a new interview with The Telegraph, the brothers said they were disappointed by the assistance offered when they considered travelling to Pakistan to see their father.

The brothers said former British Foreign Secretary David Lammy advised them against travelling to Pakistan and warned that the UK government would not be able to support them if they were arrested or detained. Lammy served as foreign secretary from July 2024 to September 2025.

Imran Khan's son seeks a meeting with Andy Burnham and stronger UK support 

A debate has erupted in Pakistan over its move to dismantle the current four-province structure to create 12 to 15 smaller administrative units. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of maintaining a "double standard" and a "two-faced policy" regarding the creation of new administrative provinces. In a statement, Asif criticised the PPP for supporting the creation of a Saraiki province in Punjab while simultaneously invoking the controversial concept of "Sindhudesh" whenever broader national restructuring or multiple administrative units are proposed. Asif pointed out that the PPP shows a "soft corner" for dividing Punjab to form a Saraiki province. However, when proposals arise to expand Pakistan beyond its existing four provinces into multiple administrative units, the debate in Sindh shifts toward separatist "Sindhudesh" rhetoric to protect their political interests. Asif claimed there is "something else" hidden behind this dual policy which he intends to reveal at a later time. &nbsp;&nbsp;Additionally, speaking at the National Policy Dialogue in Lahore, Pakistan Minister Mohsin Naqvi remarked that the current governance system has failed to deliver results over the past decades. He noted that if the public wants new administrative units or provinces, political parties should not block the move. He clarified that a system "reset" means fixing structural flaws rather than breaking the country or altering regional identities. He also suggested that Islamabad should be considered as a separate province to give its citizens benefits under the NFC Award.&nbsp;<h2>‘Silent struggle’ between Pakistan's military establishment and President Asif Ali Zardari</h2>On the other side, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain claimed that a "silent struggle" is underway between Pakistan's military establishment and President Asif Ali Zardari. In a video message, Hussain said that Pakistan was heading towards what he described as its "most dangerous phase" and alleged that the public was unaware of the risks. Hussain also referred to reports of a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Zardari in London. According to the reports cited by Hussain, Naqvi met the president for around an hour and held a one-on-one discussion with him. Hussain claimed that Zardari had reiterated the position that there could be no lasting solution to the question of new provinces without national consensus.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-blames-torrential-rains-for-destruction-of-century-old-hindu-temple-calls-india-s-concerns-politically-motivated-1788531687159">Pakistan blames ‘torrential rains’ for destruction of century-old Hindu temple, calls India’s concerns ‘politically motivated’</a><h2>The London meeting</h2>Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari held an extensive 90-minute meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in London. Naqvi reportedly delivered a critical message from army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. The talks centered around national security, the country's political landscape, and heavily rumored plans regarding the devolution of power or creation of new provinces. IN London itself, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also arrived on September 4 to join his father. A high-level PPP delegation has also arrived to hold political discussions with the PML-N leadership. A meeting is scheduled between Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz and other PML-N leaders. The meeting is regarding the survival and strategy of the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-may-make-another-miscalculation-due-to-overconfidence-ex-cds-anil-chauhan-on-saudi-turkiye-deal-1788659774789">Pakistan may make another 'miscalculation' due to 'overconfidence': Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan on Saudi-Turkiye deal</a><h2>The creation of new pronvinces and Munir's reported plan</h2>The push by the military establishment under Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir to create new provinces of 33–36 administrative units is mainly to establish his hegemony across Pakistan. Currently, the PPP holds an iron grip on Sindh, while the PML-N dominates Punjab. Splitting the four massive provinces into smaller administrative units would fundamentally disrupt the electoral arithmetic and help military to consolidate power by handling fractured groups.

Pakistan's debate over new provinces has intensified after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused the PPP of double standards. Amid reports of talks involving Zardari, Mohsin Naqvi and Asim Munir, MQM founder Altaf Hussain warned the issue could trigger a major political and security crisis.

A debate has erupted in Pakistan over its move to dismantle the current four-province structure to create 12 to 15 smaller administrative units. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of maintaining a "double standard" and a "two-faced policy" regarding the creation of new administrative provinces. In a statement, Asif criticised the PPP for supporting the creation of a Saraiki province in Punjab while simultaneously invoking the controversial concept of "Sindhudesh" whenever broader national restructuring or multiple administrative units are proposed. Asif pointed out that the PPP shows a "soft corner" for dividing Punjab to form a Saraiki province. However, when proposals arise to expand Pakistan beyond its existing four provinces into multiple administrative units, the debate in Sindh shifts toward separatist "Sindhudesh" rhetoric to protect their political interests. Asif claimed there is "something else" hidden behind this dual policy which he intends to reveal at a later time. Additionally, speaking at the National Policy Dialogue in Lahore, Pakistan Minister Mohsin Naqvi remarked that the current governance system has failed to deliver results over the past decades. He noted that if the public wants new administrative units or provinces, political parties should not block the move. He clarified that a system "reset" means fixing structural flaws rather than breaking the country or altering regional identities. He also suggested that Islamabad should be considered as a separate province to give its citizens benefits under the NFC Award. ‘Silent struggle’ between Pakistan's military establishment and President Asif Ali Zardari On the other side, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain claimed that a "silent struggle" is underway between Pakistan's military establishment and President Asif Ali Zardari. In a video message, Hussain said that Pakistan was heading towards what he described as its "most dangerous phase" and alleged that the public was unaware of the risks. Hussain also referred to reports of a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Zardari in London. According to the reports cited by Hussain, Naqvi met the president for around an hour and held a one-on-one discussion with him. Hussain claimed that Zardari had reiterated the position that there could be no lasting solution to the question of new provinces without national consensus. Also Read: Pakistan blames ‘torrential rains’ for destruction of century-old Hindu temple, calls India’s concerns ‘politically motivated’ The London meeting Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari held an extensive 90-minute meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in London. Naqvi reportedly delivered a critical message from army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. The talks centered around national security, the country's political landscape, and heavily rumored plans regarding the devolution of power or creation of new provinces. IN London itself, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also arrived on September 4 to join his father. A high-level PPP delegation has also arrived to hold political discussions with the PML-N leadership. A meeting is scheduled between Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz and other PML-N leaders. The meeting is regarding the survival and strategy of the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government. Also Read: Pakistan may make another 'miscalculation' due to 'overconfidence': Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan on Saudi-Turkiye deal The creation of new pronvinces and Munir's reported plan The push by the military establishment under Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir to create new provinces of 33–36 administrative units is mainly to establish his hegemony across Pakistan. Currently, the PPP holds an iron grip on Sindh, while the PML-N dominates Punjab. Splitting the four massive provinces into smaller administrative units would fundamentally disrupt the electoral arithmetic and help military to consolidate power by handling fractured groups.

Pakistan's debate over new provinces has intensified after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused the PPP of double standards. Amid reports of talks involving Zardari, Mohsin Naqvi and Asim Munir, MQM founder Altaf Hussain warned the issue could trigger a major political and security crisis.

Pakistan's province row: PPP's London meet, Naqvi's referendum push and the Munir angle — what's happening?

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claims 25 Pakistani military personnel were killed in two separate attacks in Balochistan. The group has also released video footage purportedly showing burning military vehicles and the aftermath of one attack, but the casualty claims have not been independently verified.

BLA media wing releases video showing attack & arson

Jammu & Kashmir Police on Saturday said that the terrorist neutralised during Operation Ashdar has been identified as Yasir, a Pakistani national affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). In a post on X, J&K Police said, “You can run but you can’t hide! The terrorist neutralised during Op Ashdar has been identified as Yasir, a Pakistani national of Lashkar-e-Taiba.”


J&K: Pakistani Let terrorist identified as Yasir killed in 'operation Ashdar'

"Sindh will always remain one." That was CM Murad Ali Shah's message as the Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution rejecting any move to divide the province or alter its boundaries. The MQM-P and JI walked out in protest, saying their proposals on administrative devolution were left out of the text. Shah pushed back hard on talk of new provinces, invoking Sindh's role in Pakistan's founding and past resolutions from 1948 to 2019.


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The sons of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have demanded a specialist medical examination for their father, raising fresh concerns over his health and access to medical care. The development has drawn renewed attention to Imran Khan’s condition, his detention and the political tensions surrounding his case. 

Imran Khan's sons demand specialist medical examination

Axed Pakistan Cricket players were forced to meet King Charles in London, however one player refused. The Pakistan Cricket Board is also being mocked for posting an ad on LinkedIn.

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Pakistan is facing renewed pressure on its power supply as an LNG shortage disrupts fuel availability for power plants. The government has already imposed temporary load-shedding, with officials warning that power shortages could persist until delayed LNG supplies arrive.

Pakistan risks more power cuts: LNG crisis puts power supply at risk 

Renewed tensions in West Asia are causing major disruptions. Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has come to a grinding halt, threatening global energy flows. Pakistan is feeling the impact immediately. The country has floated an emergency LNG tender for delivery on July 15-16 and is scrambling for spot gas to avoid shortages. With the Hormuz chokepoint blocked, fuel prices and supply chains across the region are under pressure. The crisis is exposing how fragile energy security is.


 Pakistan scrambles for LNG after Hormuz Crisis blocks Qatar gas shipment 

India on Wednesday (September 2) strongly condemned the reported destruction of a historic Hindu temple in Siraj village in Pakistan’s Narowal district, calling it a “reprehensible act of vandalism” against a century-old minority place of worship.&nbsp;Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed concern over the incident and criticised the apparent failure of local authorities to protect the temple.&nbsp;"We have noted with deep concern the disturbing reports of the destruction of a historic Hindu temple in village Siraj, Narowal, Pakistan. "We unequivocally condemn this reprehensible act of vandalism against a century-old minority place of worship," Jaiswal said.&nbsp;

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Jaiswal said the reported destruction also highlights the continuing difficulties faced by religious minorities in Pakistan and the protection of their places of worship.&nbsp;"The apparent apathy of authorities and failure to protect this century-old temple is alarming," Jaiswal added. "Such incidents are a stark reminder of the continuing vulnerability of minority communities and the egregious violations of their religious freedoms and places of worship in Pakistan."&nbsp;New Delhi called on Pakistan to investigate the incident and take action against those responsible. India also urged Islamabad to restore the damaged religious site and ensure the protection of minority communities and their cultural heritage.&nbsp;"We call upon the Government of Pakistan to conduct a prompt and transparent investigation into this incident and ensure that those responsible are held fully accountable," He stated.&nbsp;"Furthermore, the Government of Pakistan must take immediate remedial measures to restore the desecrated temple and fulfil its primary obligation to guarantee the safety, security and well-being of all its minority citizens and their cultural heritage," he added.&nbsp;According to Pakistani media outlet Dawn, the century-old Hindu temple was demolished on August 21.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/defence-pulse/japan-rearms-drone-40-offers-a-glimpse-into-tokyo-s-new-military-1788360137143">Japan rearms: 'Drone 40' offers a glimpse into Tokyo’s new military</a>&nbsp;A minority rights group told Dawn that the structure was deliberately demolished to make way for the expansion of an adjoining seminary. However, the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) claimed that the temple collapsed following heavy rainfall.&nbsp;The Pakistan Masiha Millat Party (PMMP), which works for minority rights, alleged that a group demolished the temple and removed bricks, metal fittings from the dome and other material from the site.&nbsp;PMMP Chairman Aslam Parvez Sahotra and some local residents met the Punjab additional home secretary on August 28, according to Dawn. They submitted a written application seeking action against those responsible for the demolition and officials accused of failing to protect the religious site.<h3>Shrinking number of minority religious sites</h3>The incident comes amid concerns over the condition of Hindu and Sikh religious sites in Pakistan. A report presented before the Parliamentary Committee on Minority Caucus stated that only 37 of the 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras across Pakistan remain operational.&nbsp;The data also highlighted concerns over the condition of centuries-old places of worship, citing poor government maintenance and a declining population of Hindu and Sikh communities.

India condemned the destruction of a century old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Narowal district, calling it an “alarming” failure to protect minorities and demanding a prompt probe, accountability and restoration of the site.

India on Wednesday (September 2) strongly condemned the reported destruction of a historic Hindu temple in Siraj village in Pakistan’s Narowal district, calling it a “reprehensible act of vandalism” against a century-old minority place of worship. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed concern over the incident and criticised the apparent failure of local authorities to protect the temple. "We have noted with deep concern the disturbing reports of the destruction of a historic Hindu temple in village Siraj, Narowal, Pakistan. "We unequivocally condemn this reprehensible act of vandalism against a century-old minority place of worship," Jaiswal said.

India condemned the destruction of a century old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Narowal district, calling it an “alarming” failure to protect minorities and demanding a prompt probe, accountability and restoration of the site.

‘Alarming apathy’: India demands probe, restoration of century old Hindu temple destroyed in Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket board has taken the unprecedented decision to remove seven players from the squad in the middle of a series. Head Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has also been sacked after two heavy defeats in England.


Pakistan Cricket Board sacks head coach & seven players mid-series

Tensions are rising within Pakistan’s ruling coalition as PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari hits out at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government. Bilawal has raised concerns over governance, disputed local elections and the lack of consultation on key legislation.


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Pakistan is facing a worsening food security crisis, with a growing number of households struggling to afford basic meals. Recent data shows food insecurity has risen from 15.92% to 24.35%, highlighting the impact of inflation, economic pressures, climate-related disruptions and declining purchasing power.


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Pakistan’s PMO has sparked controversy after sharing a cropped version of the SCO summit group photo that left out PM Narendra Modi and several other leaders. The image placed PM Shehbaz Sharif more prominently, triggering a social media backlash. Sharif later shared the full photograph amid the controversy.

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Fourteen newborn babies tragically lost their lives following a devastating fire in the neonatal ward nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad. Preliminary reports indicate that an oxygen-related device or cylinder near an incubator caught fire and spread rapidly through the intensive care unit.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the tragic incident, demanding a thorough investigation and strict accountability for those responsible for the safety lapse. Watch the full coverage for the latest updates on the investigation and official statements.

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Over-a-century-old Hindu temple in eastern Punjab province of Pakistan was reportedly razed last month so that its land could be used for the expansion of an adjacent madrassa and now rights advocates have united to call for a probe. A group of local people, minority bodies, and The Pakistan Masiha Millat Party (PMMP) have asked the Shehbaz Sharif government in Islamabad to reconstruct the structure and remove alleged encroachments from its land, according to a report by news agency PTI. The temple was located in Siraj village of Narowal, some 130 kilometres from Lahore.&nbsp;According to the report, members of a banned far-right Islamic party called Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) demolished the temple on August 21 to include its land in an adjacent seminary. The government, however, claimed that the 100-125-year-old temple collapsed due to torrential rains in the region. The Pakistan Masiha Millat Party (PMMP), a minority-focused political outfit, has urged the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif-led Punjab government to take action against those involved in the alleged demolition of the religious structure and ensure its reconstruction.&nbsp; PTI, PMMP chairman Aslam Parvez Sahotra said that he met the Additional Home Secretary of Punjab on August 28 and submitted an application seeking action. Sahotra pointed out that the land adjoining the temple had previously been leased by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) for a madrassa, but the lease was later cancelled after the rent allegedly remained unpaid for several years and the premises were not used for the stated purpose. Referring to a revenue department report, Sahotra claimed that several individuals have illegally occupied the quarters and other parts of the property. He pointed out that in an order dated January 29, the ETPB's deputy administrator in Sialkot cancelled the seminary's lease rights and directed the eviction of illegal occupants and sealing of the property. "This order was not implemented," Sahotra alleged. Sahotra called for the temple to be rebuilt in its original form and urged the government to ensure protection of Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras, and Christian churches along with their adjoining properties across Punjab.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistanis-are-eating-less-what-they-are-eating-instead-is-even-more-alarming-1788232385801">Pakistanis are eating less. What they are eating instead is even more alarming</a>&nbsp;Hindu community leader Rattan Lal also condemned the demolition. "The district administration and the ETPB failed to take adequate measures to protect the site or remove the alleged occupants, ultimately allowing the temple to be demolished," Lal said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/focus-on-real-issues-bilawal-bhutto-slams-pakistan-govt-for-spreading-false-stories-about-his-personal-life-1788231225052">'Focus on real issues': Bilawal Bhutto slams Pakistan govt for spreading false stories about his personal life</a><h3>What the Government Said</h3>However Pakistani government's version varies as Rana Iftikhar, a senior ETPB official, told the news agency PTI that the temple was approximately 100 to 125 years old and collapsed because of torrential rains. "The temple carries no name in our record books. However, it is a very old one... more than 100 to 125 years old," he said. Iftikhar acknowledged that the land adjacent to the temple was leased for setting up a seminary. "However, the temple's land is not given to anyone for lease," he said. He added that senior officials of his department will take a call on the matter of the temple's restoration.&nbsp;

Rights groups in Pakistan have demanded a probe into the alleged demolition of a 125-year-old Hindu temple in Punjab’s Narowal. Activists allege TLP members razed it for madrassa expansion, while officials say torrential rains caused the temple to collapse.

Over-a-century-old Hindu temple in eastern Punjab province of Pakistan was reportedly razed last month so that its land could be used for the expansion of an adjacent madrassa and now rights advocates have united to call for a probe. A group of local people, minority bodies, and The Pakistan Masiha Millat Party (PMMP) have asked the Shehbaz Sharif government in Islamabad to reconstruct the structure and remove alleged encroachments from its land, according to a report by news agency PTI. The temple was located in Siraj village of Narowal, some 130 kilometres from Lahore. According to the report, members of a banned far-right Islamic party called Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) demolished the temple on August 21 to include its land in an adjacent seminary. The government, however, claimed that the 100-125-year-old temple collapsed due to torrential rains in the region. The Pakistan Masiha Millat Party (PMMP), a minority-focused political outfit, has urged the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif-led Punjab government to take action against those involved in the alleged demolition of the religious structure and ensure its reconstruction. PTI, PMMP chairman Aslam Parvez Sahotra said that he met the Additional Home Secretary of Punjab on August 28 and submitted an application seeking action. Sahotra pointed out that the land adjoining the temple had previously been leased by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) for a madrassa, but the lease was later cancelled after the rent allegedly remained unpaid for several years and the premises were not used for the stated purpose. Referring to a revenue department report, Sahotra claimed that several individuals have illegally occupied the quarters and other parts of the property. He pointed out that in an order dated January 29, the ETPB's deputy administrator in Sialkot cancelled the seminary's lease rights and directed the eviction of illegal occupants and sealing of the property. "This order was not implemented," Sahotra alleged. Sahotra called for the temple to be rebuilt in its original form and urged the government to ensure protection of Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras, and Christian churches along with their adjoining properties across Punjab. Also Read: Pakistanis are eating less. What they are eating instead is even more alarming Hindu community leader Rattan Lal also condemned the demolition. "The district administration and the ETPB failed to take adequate measures to protect the site or remove the alleged occupants, ultimately allowing the temple to be demolished," Lal said. Also Read: 'Focus on real issues': Bilawal Bhutto slams Pakistan govt for spreading false stories about his personal life What the Government Said However Pakistani government's version varies as Rana Iftikhar, a senior ETPB official, told the news agency PTI that the temple was approximately 100 to 125 years old and collapsed because of torrential rains. "The temple carries no name in our record books. However, it is a very old one... more than 100 to 125 years old," he said. Iftikhar acknowledged that the land adjacent to the temple was leased for setting up a seminary. "However, the temple's land is not given to anyone for lease," he said. He added that senior officials of his department will take a call on the matter of the temple's restoration.

Rights groups in Pakistan have demanded a probe into the alleged demolition of a 125-year-old Hindu temple in Punjab’s Narowal. Activists allege TLP members razed it for madrassa expansion, while officials say torrential rains caused the temple to collapse.

125-year-old Hindu temple demolished in Pakistan for madrassa? Rights groups demand investigation

Pakistan's Human Rights Commission (HRCP) has raised serious concerns over the handling of protests and elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In a fact-finding report, the rights body alleged the use of disproportionate force against protesters and called for an independent investigation into reported deaths and injuries. The commission also questioned the credibility of recent assembly elections, citing heavy security deployment, communication shutdowns, postponed voting and allegations of political interference. The report highlights growing concerns over governance, political representation and civil liberties in the region amid continuing unrest.


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Rumours have surfaced on social media regarding the possible marriage of PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari despite his spokesperson denying this. He served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 2022 to 2023.


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