ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army has retaliated effectively to recent Indian aggression along the Line of Control (LoC), confirming the destruction of three additional Indian posts in response to unprovoked firing, Pakistan’s state-run news agency the APP reported, citing security sources.According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistan Army effectively neutralized multiple enemy posts in a coordinated action across different sectors.In the Kellar sector, this included the Meheree post situated at Khalsha Top. Simultaneously, in the Rakh Chaqri sector, the Dana Top and Mound posts were also successfully destroyed.The latest strikes have inflicted heavy losses on the enemy, consistent with the Pakistan Army’s ongoing retaliatory operations.According to security officials, the enemy has been left in disarray due to the successive destruction of posts along the LoC.Read More: Pakistan shoots down 77 Israeli-made drone sent by IndiaMeanwhile, Pakistan Armed Forces, while responding to Indian aggression, have shot down seventy-seven Israeli-made drones sent by India, ARY News reported quoting Radio Pakistan.According to security sources, twenty-nine Indian drones were shot down till last evening while another forty-eight drones have been destroyed since last night. Pakistan Army is giving a befitting response to the enemy’s aggression.The development came after Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that Pakistan’s air defense systems are continuously monitoring Indian drones, with the capability to track even small unmanned aerial vehiclesHe stated that all drones entering Pakistani airspace are constantly observed on radar, and operational protocols are in place to neutralize them, in civilian areas or near commercial flight paths. 

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said the Pakistan armed forces are fully prepared to deal with the situation arising out of the Indian aggression.Speaking in the National Assembly today, he said our forces are valiantly fighting the enemy forces on the Line of Control and the working boundary.He said India's designs were successfully thwarted which has demoralized their people, media and political parties. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the morale of our people, armed forces, political parties and other segments of the society is high.Mentioning the shooting down of five Indian fighter jets as well as drones, Khawaja Asif said we are proud of our armed forces and the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them.On the diplomatic front, Khawaja Asif said the government is maintaining close contacts with the world community. He said we are in contact with China and the gulf countries on a daily basis.He said the friendly countries have also expressed their support to Pakistan. He said our mission at the United Nations is effectively presenting Pakistan's point of view. He said no country is standing with India.Read more: LIVE: DG ISPR says Pakistani radars monitoring Indian dronesEarlier, participating in the discussion, Chief of JUI (F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman said India targeted mosques and Madaris which resulted in the loss of civilian lives.He commended the valiant and effective response of the armed forces to Indian aggression. He said his party is observing Youm-e-Difaa-e-Watan today to condemn the Indian aggression.Minister for National Food Security, Rana Tanveer Hussain said our armed forces have always foiled the evil designs of India against Pakistan. He said our forces are best in the world and the enemy is also aware of our capabilities.

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday received a telephone call from UK Secretary of State David Lammy, who expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation between Pakistan and India.The UK foreign secretary conveyed his condolences on the tragic loss of civilian lives and underscored the need for both sides to exercise restraint and de-escalate, according to a Foreign Office press release.DPM Dar briefed him on the regional situation due to India’s illegal and unprovoked attacks on multiple cities across Pakistan that resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.He emphasized that Pakistan had demonstrated restraint in the face of these violations of international law and the UN Charter that threatened regional peace and security. The Government of Pakistan remained firmly committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, Dar added.India launched drone attacks in several major cities of Pakistan including Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Attock, Bahawalpur and Karachi.In a press briefing on Thursday, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that one civilian embraced martyrdom, while four soldiers injured in Indian drone attacks on Pakistan soil. Click here for latest development on Pakistan-India escalation He said that India attempted aggression on the night of May 7-8, targeting civilian areas and mosques in a serious violation of Pakistan’s airspace.On May 7, the Pakistan armed forces shot down five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets, a combat drone, and destroyed brigade headquarters, including a number of checkposts along Loc, after New Delhi carried out missile strikes in cities of Punjab and AJK, confirmed DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed.India launched a “cowardly” missile attack on Pakistani territory, firing missiles from its airspace.In a press briefing, DG ISPR said Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Ahmedpur Sharqia Bagh and Muridke were hit by missiles. The DG ISPR said that the “cowardly” act will not go unpunished.In an interview with CNN, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Indian media has itself admitted the crash of three aircraft in Indian-occupied Kashmir.“The Indian strikes targeted civilians, including women and children, which is a blatant violation of international law,” he added.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in address to the nation following India’s recent act of aggression callied it a “grave mistake” that will not go unpunished.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Armed Forces, while responding to Indian aggression, have shot down seventy-seven Israeli-made drones sent by India, ARY News reported quoting Radio Pakistan. According to security sources, twenty-nine Indian drones were shot down till last evening while another forty-eight drones have been destroyed since last night. Pakistan Army is giving a befitting response to the enemy's aggression.The development came after Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that Pakistan’s air defense systems are continuously monitoring Indian drones, with the capability to track even small unmanned aerial vehiclesHe stated that all drones entering Pakistani airspace are constantly observed on radar, and operational protocols are in place to neutralize them, in civilian areas or near commercial flight paths.Security sources also revealed that six Indian drones, identified as Israeli-made Harop, were destroyed in Vehari, Pakpattan, and Okara. One drone was shot down in Vehari, one in Pakpattan, and four in Okara, taking the total number of destroyed drone to 35.The successful tracking and destruction of Harop drones underscore the strength of Pakistan’s military infrastructure, which continues to thwart hostile Indian incursions effectively.Information and Broadcasting Minister Atta Tarar also said that the Air Defence of Pakistan has successfully shot down another drone in Bahawalnagar.In a post on X, Attaullah Tarar said, “Pakistan Air Defence has successfully shot down another Harop drone in Bahawalnagar. Alhamdulillah.”Read More: Pakistan rejects Indian fabricated claims of attacks on IIOJKYesterday, security sources categorically rejected reports in the Indian media alleging Pakistani attacks on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), terming them as white lies aimed at misleading the international community.The false narratives are being spread to create the impression that Pakistan has launched an assault on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.“These fabricated stories are designed to provide India with a pretext to continue its aggression against Pakistan,” the sources saidThey added that the reports lack any truth and are entirely baseless.“There is no credibility to these concocted claims,” they added, accusing India of using disinformation to justify its recent military misadventure, including missile and drone strikes on Pakistani territory. On May 7, the Pakistan armed forces shot down five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets, a combat drone, and destroyed brigade headquarters, including a number of checkposts along Loc, after New Delhi carried out missile strikes in cities of Punjab and AJK, confirmed DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed.

KARACHI: ARY News on Friday debunked the Indian media's claim of an Indian Navy attack on Karachi port.Though the fake video, actually from a plane crash incident from US- required no fact-check but still ARY News showed live visuals of Karachi port to bring to light the clownery Indian media has resorted to under Modi regime's pressure.https://youtu.be/LxtYWnTAZIIAs tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following an attack on Pakistan after the Pahalgam incident in Indian-Occupied Kashmir, Indian media outlets have been rife with misinformation.These reports, which serve to stoke war hysteria and promote anti-Pakistan propaganda, have circulated claims of a military strike on Karachi by the Indian Navy.Several Indian media sources, including “economictimes.indiatimes.com”, falsely reported that India had carried out a significant military operation targeting Karachi Port.These reports also claimed the involvement of India’s flagship aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, suggesting a major escalation akin to the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War when the Indian Navy targeted Karachi.Viral videos and images, purportedly showing explosions and widespread destruction at Karachi Port, further fueled these false narratives.Even, the Indian government, Ministry of Defence, and Indian Navy themselves have not confirmed any strike on Karachi Port.Despite Indian media's claims that life in Karachi had been paralyzed, Pakistani news outlets, including ARY News, broadcast live reports from the city, showing that daily life remained normal.Citizens were seen enjoying dinner on Karachi’s busy food streets, young people were having tea late into the night at local Quetta-wal hotels, and traffic continued to flow smoothly. Trucks were also seen moving goods at the Karachi Port, further debunking the claims.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTWfXrcqnH0Indian media also circulated a video falsely depicting explosions near Karachi Port, but this footage actually dated back to a plane crash in Philadelphia in February 2025.The video was miscaptioned and presented as evidence of an attack on Karachi.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnnoKY9M2lYIn conclusion, the reports of an Indian Navy attack on Karachi are unequivocally false, and the narrative presented by Indian media is without basis.Digital rights expert advised netizens to be cautious of misinformation and rely on verified statements from government officials, encouraging people not to share unverified messages in groups.By adopting a cautious approach, individuals can play a crucial role in mitigating the spread of false information, they added.Read more: LIVE: DG ISPR says Pakistani radars monitoring Indian dronesThey pointed out that misinformation often spreads rapidly at night, when fact-checking and verification mechanisms may be less active.A digital exper Nighat Dad highlighted that fake news is a significant issue in geopolitical contexts, where misinformation can have far-reaching consequences.She emphasized the need for citizens to remain vigilant and cautious, even in the evening hours to avoid spreading false information.

KARACHI: The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has been restored following a hacking incident traced to India, ARY News reported citing KPT spokesperson statement.The spokesperson confirmed that the account had been compromised by Indian-based actors who used the platform to spread fake news aimed at creating panic.“The official account was hacked and manipulated to release fabricated information,” the spokesperson stated.The KPT clarified that cargo handling operations at the port are continuing as normal, and there has been no disruption in port activities.Earlier, the X account of Economic Affairs Divisions was hacked and later was recovered by the Pakistan authorities.The incident is being viewed as a cyber attempt to mislead the public and tarnish operational credibility during heightened regional tensions.Read more: Economic Affairs Divsion’s X account hackedThe CERT advisory, issued on Monday, warns that these adversaries are using sophisticated cyber strategies to mislead the public and disrupt Pakistan’s information ecosystem.According to the advisory, the attackers are employing tactics such as deceptive messages, phishing schemes, and the spread of false stories, all designed to create confusion and instability.“Hostile elements are taking advantage of the current situation to spread misinformation and conduct cyber attacks on vital sectors,” the advisory stated. “Their goal is to sow chaos and exploit the uncertainty arising from the ongoing tensions at the Line of Control (LoC).”The advisory strongly urged the public to avoid sharing unverified information or rumors about cyber attacks on Pakistan via social media platforms. It also recommended exercising caution when interacting with suspicious links, emails, or social media posts, urging citizens to verify any incoming messages or news from trusted, official sources only.

ISLAMABAD: The District Administration of Islamabad has strongly denied reports circulating about planned electricity blackouts during night hours.In an official statement, the administration clarified that no announcements have been made from mosques instructing residents to switch off their home lights for the blackout.“These are baseless rumors. No such instructions have been issued,” said the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad.The DC further warned that action would be taken against individuals spreading false information through mosque loudspeakers or other means.Citizens have been urged not to believe or spread unverified news.The public is advised to contact the District Control Center, which is available 24/7, to confirm the authenticity of any such announcements.Meanwhile, in response to recent tensions between Pakistan and India, the district administration of Islamabad held an emergency meeting led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad.According to a DC office, all Assistant Deputy Commissioners, Magistrates and officials participated to review the city’s preparedness.Read More: DG ISPR confirms martyrdom of Pakistanis in Indian attackDuring the meeting, several important measures were announced to handle any emergency situation.Sirens have been installed on all tall buildings across the city to alert residents. Shelters have been designated for victims and a 24/7 control room has been set up at the Safe City Complex to coordinate response efforts.Hospitals have completed the implementation of emergency protocols, and blood donation camps have been established to assist in case of injuries. Market committees are ready with extra supplies of vegetables, pulses and other essential items. Plans are also in place to ensure additional fuel stocks at petrol stations.Mosques have been prepared to make announcements during emergencies and young volunteers are being trained to assist in crises.The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that all officers should remain in the field at all times to ensure quick response.Citizens are advised to contact the control room immediately if they notice any emergency or siren sound.The district administration also reassured the public that there is no truth to rumors about power outages during this time.The DC appealed to residents to avoid spreading unconfirmed news and stay calm. The city’s authorities are prepared to handle any situation that may arise.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday briefed Acting US envoy to Pakistan about Indian aggression following Pahalam incident.This was the second meeting held between both the disparities within 48 as tensions are increasing in South Asia.During the meeting, both sides discussed the tense situation prevailing on borders between Pakistan and India.The interior minister briefed the US envoy about the drone terrorism undertaken by India in which many innocent Pakistanis lost their lives. He said that India clearly violated international laws.Mohsin Naqvi said that all drones fired by India were shot down by Pakistan’s armed forces. He also informed the acting US envoy that India is responsible for creating tense situation.Read more: LIVE: DG ISPR says Pakistani radars monitoring Indian dronesThe interior minister said that India has brought the entire region on the verge of war.Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan has already adopted zero tolerance policy on its sovereignty and safety. US Political Consular Zachary Harkenrider was also present during the meeting.Tensions between India and Pakistan are increasing specially after May 6 missile attacks by India, which claimed lives of 31 innocent civilians and injuries to over 50 people.In a prompt response, Pakistan shot down five Indian jets and nearly 30 drones so far, according to Director General Inter-Services Public Service (ISPR) Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs was hacked late last night, ARY News reported on Friday, quoting ministry’s spokesperson.https://youtu.be/cUZ2lOR6e8MThe spokesperson stated that any post made on the platform during the breach does not reflect the ministry’s position and should be disregarded.They further clarified that a post related to Pakistan-India tensions was published by the hacker, and the ministry had no connection with the content shared.The spokesperson added that the X account of Ministry of Economic Affairs has been recovered now and the posts of hackers have been removed.The CERT advisory, issued on Monday, warns that these adversaries are using sophisticated cyber strategies to mislead the public and disrupt Pakistan’s information ecosystem.Read more: IT Ministry gets approval for project to avoid cyber attacksAccording to the advisory, the attackers are employing tactics such as deceptive messages, phishing schemes, and the spread of false stories, all designed to create confusion and instability."Hostile elements are taking advantage of the current situation to spread misinformation and conduct cyber attacks on vital sectors," the advisory stated. "Their goal is to sow chaos and exploit the uncertainty arising from the ongoing tensions at the Line of Control (LoC)."The advisory strongly urged the public to avoid sharing unverified information or rumors about cyber attacks on Pakistan via social media platforms. It also recommended exercising caution when interacting with suspicious links, emails, or social media posts, urging citizens to verify any incoming messages or news from trusted, official sources only.

ISLAMABAD: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has filed a constitutional petition in Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday, seeking the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on parole in all cases against him.Gandapur filed the petition through his counsels, Latif Khosa and Shehbaz Khosa, arguing that the current national security situation in Pakistan warrants extraordinary measures.He highlighted the threat posed by unprovoked aggression from the Modi-led Indian government, including a series of drone attacks on various cities, which, according to Gandapur, have put Imran Khan's life at risk.In his petition, Gandapur pointed out that during Khan’s tenure as Prime Minister, relations between Pakistan and India soured significantly, with Khan openly challenging the policies of Modi’s government. He emphasized that Modi had repeatedly been embarrassed by Imran Khan on both national and international platforms, especially on issues of great importance to Pakistan.Read More: Pakistan rejects Indian fabricated claims of attacks on IIOJK“Imran Khan is seen by Modi as India’s biggest enemy, one who is capable of leading Pakistan to unprecedented heights. This fact is enough to see that Modi would also eye Central Jail Adiala as a potential target to take out Imran Khan and leave the Pakistani nation in further disarray,” he said.Gandapur stressed that PTI founder’s release is critical to foster national unity, engage his millions of supporters in Pakistan and abroad, and amplify Pakistan’s stance against Indian aggression on the world stage.The Chief Minister assured the court that Imran Khan would comply with all parole conditions, including supervision, regular reporting, and abstention from any unlawful activities.Gandapur also mentioned that previously an application was submitted to the Secretary of the Home Department of Punjab regarding Imran Khan’s parole, but had yet to receive a response.The petition further argued that PTI founder’s prolonged detention endangered his health, noting his exemplary conduct in prison with no violations of the rules. Gandapur contended that parole serves as a constitutional remedy to prevent arbitrary detention.

FACT-CHECK: Indian navy attack on Karachi port is fake US encourages Pakistan and India to defuse tensions: JD Vance Pakistan to attack Indian military installations in response to misadventure: Asif Pakistan’s response to India will resonate globally, warns DG ISPR Pakistan shot down 25 Indian Israeli-made drones: DG ISPR Pakistan armed forces killed 50 Indian soldiers at LoC, says Tarar India will have to pay price for its blunder: PM Shehbaz Pakistan shoots down five Indian fighter jets, following Indian attacks, confirms defence minister Tensions between India and Pakistan are increasing specially after May 6 missile attacks by India, which claimed lives of 31 innocent civilians and injuries to over 50 people.In a prompt response, Pakistan shot down five Indian jets and nearly 30 drones so far, according to Director General Inter-Services Public Service (ISPR) Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. Pakistan downed 77 Indian drones so far Pakistan Armed Forces, while responding to Indian aggression, have shot down seventy-seven Israeli-made drones sent by India, ARY News reported quoting Radio Pakistan.According to security sources, twenty-nine Indian drones were shot down till last evening, while another forty-eight drones have been destroyed since last night. Pakistan Army is giving a befitting response to the enemy's aggression. Monitoring Indian drones, says DG ISPR Pakistan’s air defense systems are continuously monitoring Indian drones, with the capability to track even small unmanned aerial vehicles, ARY News reported quoting ISPR.Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that all drones entering Pakistani airspace are constantly observed on radar, and operational protocols are in place to neutralize them, in civilian areas or near commercial flight paths.Read more: Pakistani radars ‘constantly’ monitoring Indian drones, says DG ISPR US encouraging Pakistan, India to de-escalate tensions: Vance US Vice President JD Vance said America is encouraging both Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions and act with calm and caution.“We want this thing to de-escalate as quickly as possible. We can’t control these countries, though,” US Vice Presidnet JD Vance said in an interview on Fox News show “The Story with Martha MacCallum.”https://youtu.be/pHNUk0lvW0c“What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but we’re not going to get involved in the middle of war that’s fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America’s ability to control it,” JD Vance added. Pakistan rejects Indian fabricated claims of attacks on IIOJK Security sources have categorically rejected reports in the Indian media alleging Pakistani attacks on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), terming them as white lies aimed at misleading the international community. The false narratives are being spread to create the impression that Pakistan has launched an assault on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. “These fabricated stories are designed to provide India with a pretext to continue its aggression against Pakistan,” the sources said They added that the reports lack any truth and are entirely baseless.Pakistan will target Indian military installations, says Khawaja Asif Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan will refrain from targeting Indian civilians in any retaliatory actions following its misadventure and would attack solely military installations.Speaking to a UK news agency, Khawaja Asif said that the Pakistan-India conflict has reached a dead end and that there is no room for reducing tensions, terming India’s attack on civilian areas as cowardly.The defence minister also recalled Pakistan Air Force’s swift and decisive response on India’s misadventure, saying that five of their jets were shot down.“The pilots operating Rafale jets lacked expertise. Even the company manufacturing Rafale jets has also suffered a setback due Indian pilots’ lack of expertise,” Khawaja Asif added. DG ISPR asserts Pakistan’s strikes will resonate globally Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that India has claimed that Pakistan fired 15 projectiles, all of which were neutralized by Indian air defenses. However, the DG ISPR mocked these assertions, pointing out India’s failure to protect its own aircraft.“If India claims it neutralized 15 projectiles, why couldn’t it save its own five jets from being shot down by the Pakistan Air Force?” he asked, referring to downing five Indian aircraft, including three Rafale fighters, one MiG-29, and one SU-30 by Pakistan Air Force.The DG ISPR warned that Pakistan’s response, when it comes on a time and place of its own choice, will be unmistakable.“When Pakistan strikes, the Indian media won’t need to spin stories—the whole world will know,” the DG ISPR vowed. Tarar says Pakistan forces killed 50 Indian soldiers at LoC Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar stated that Pakistan army has killed at least 50 Indian soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC).In a policy statement in the National Assembly, Atta Tarar said that the cowardly enemy attacked under the cover of darkness.He added that India had boasted about having Rafale jets and threatened to do anything. However, India faced humiliation and embarrassment during its aggression against Pakistan. Pakistan shot down 25 Indian Israeli-made drones: DG ISPR Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday confirmed India launched drone attacks on multiple Pakistan cities.Read more: Civilian martyred, 4 soldiers injured in Indian drone attacks on Pakistan: DG ISPRAddressing a press confernece in Rawalpindi, DG ISPR said 25 Indian drones were down by the armed forces, while a man was martyred and other was injured in Sindh.India made miscalculation: PM SharifPM Shehbaz Sharif stated that “India made a strategic miscalculation last night, and it will pay the price for its error.” He accused India of underestimating the resolve of the Pakistani people.“They thought we would retreat—but we are a brave nation, ready to defend our homeland till the last drop of blood.”Referring to Pakistan’s robust response to the Indian incursion, PM Sharif stated, “Our reply last night was crushing. It echoed the thunderous legacy of Squadron Leader M.M. Alam. The world saw that India was brought to its knees in just a few hours.” Every drop of innocent blood will be avenged, warns DG ISPR Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has strongly warned India that every drop of innocent blood will be accounted for, sending a firm message that Pakistan will not tolerate any act of aggression.Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) has strongly condemned India’s latest aggression, labelling it a “cowardly and disgraceful” attack on innocent civilians.According to DG ISPR, the Indian Army violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) during the night of the 6th and 7th, resulting in the martyrdom of 31 civilians and injuries to at least 57 others.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA5ezduKmnEThe Pakistan armed forces shot down five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets, a combat drone, and destroyed brigade headquarters, including a number of checkposts along Loc, after New Delhi carried out missile strikes in cities of Punjab and AJK, confirmed DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed on Wednesday.India launched a "cowardly" missile attack on Pakistani territory, firing missiles from its airspace.In a press briefing, DG ISPR said Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Ahmedpur Sharqia Bagh and Muridke were hit by missiles. The DG ISPR said that the "cowardly" act will not go unpunished.Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that the Pakistani Air Force was quick to respond, activating its defense systems and preventing any Indian aircraft from penetrating Pakistani airspace. India’s Rafale pride crushed by PAF’s response: Ishaq Dar Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, stated that India used the Pahalgam incident as a false pretext to launch an unprovoked attack on Pakistan last night, praised the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) measured response, and warned that any further aggression would be met with a strong and decisive retaliation.While addressing the National Assembly, he said that despite prior plans to update the House, the situation dramatically changed after India’s cowardly strike late last night.Ishaq Dar stressed that Pakistan had condemned the Pahalgam incident from the outset and had even offered to assist in investigations, a move that was widely appreciated by several countries.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt_fMS4TO64“We briefed over 40 foreign ambassadors and diplomats at the Foreign Office and made it clear: Pakistan will not be the one to initiate aggression,” he said.In a fiery statement, the Deputy Prime Minister made it clear that any further provocation would be met with a stronger response. French official confirms Pakistan downed India’s Rafale A senior French intelligence official told CNN that Pakistan shot down one Indian Air Force-operated Rafale jet, marking the first combat loss of the French-made warplane.Pakistan have shot down five Indian jets, including three Rafales, in response to Indian misadventure, but Indian officials are not accepting their humiliation.In a statement to CNN, French authorities said they are investigating whether more Rafale jets were shot down.“French authorities were looking into whether more than one Rafale jets were shot down by Pakistan overnight,” French official told CNN. Erdogan supports Pakistan’s calm, restrained policy amid tensions with India Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and supported the calm and restrained policy pursued by Pakistan after India’s misadventure that led to the martyrdom of at least 31 innocent citizens“The call addressed the tension between India and Pakistan, the attack that took place on the night of May 6, and recent developments. President Erdoğan offered his condolences for the Pakistanis martyred in the attack and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded,” Turkiye Communications Directorate said in a statement.President Erdogan said that Pakistan’s demand for an unbiased, open, and reliable international probe into the Jammu and Kashmir terror incident is acceptable and that Türkiye supports the calm and restrained approach that Pakistan is taking in this process.President Erdogan said that diplomatic contacts would continue on the matter and that Turkey is prepared to do all in its power to keep the situation from rising. Pakistan’s response is coming, Bilawal warns India Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan reserves the right to respond to Indian misadventure on a time and place of its choosing.Addressing the National Assembly, Bilawal said that condemned India’s actions, describing the same as cowardly and barbaric.“Cowards launch attacks under the cover of darkness and India will have to wait for Pakistan’s response now. If India had the courage, it would have launched the attack during the day,” the PPP chairman added.Bilawal also strongly criticised India’s attack on innocent civilians, including children by labeling them as terrorists. “This is not 2001 or 2003 when anyone could label innocent citizens as terrorists and the world would accept it,” he added.The PPP chairman said that Pakistan had to endure baseless allegations for two weeks, but the truth is on Pakistan’s side, while India is standing with lies, in accordance with UN resolutions. PTI calls India’s attack a grave mistake Barrister Gohar, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), addressed the National Assembly after India launched an attack on Pakistan, using the Pahalgam incident as an excuse.Barrister Gohar assured the assembly that the entire nation is united in defending Pakistan and that the country will always respond decisively to any Indian aggression.“Pakistan will always give a strong response to India’s provocations,” said Barrister Gohar. He also stated that time would prove that India’s attack was a grave mistake.PTI chairman emphasised that if India repeats such foolishness, it will face a harsh response. “The Pakistani nation has borne countless martyrdoms,” Gohar added, underscoring the sacrifices made by the people of Pakistan.Commenting on the Pahalgam incident, Gohar expressed Pakistan’s sorrow and condemned the attack, stating, “Pakistan has expressed its regret over the Pahalgam incident.” China, Russia show concern over Indian strikes China and Russia on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the escalation of conflict between India and Pakistan.“We are deeply concerned over the escalation of military confrontation between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack near Pahalgam,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.https://youtu.be/9xj5KGP0ST0Meanwhile, China, which shares land borders with both countries and is a close ally of Pakistan, said it expressed “regret over India’s military action this morning” and said it was “concerned about the current developments”.“India and Pakistan are neighbours that cannot be moved apart, and they are also China’s neighbours,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement. Forces get NSC's nod for response to Indian aggression The National Security Committee (NSC) on Wednesday granted Pakistan armed forces the right to respond to Indian aggression that claimed 26 innocent lives of civilians and injuries to 46 others.https://youtu.be/JrY7wGjgqXgThe NSC meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Shairf issued a strongly worded statement condemning the attacks and empowering the armed forces with full authority to respond decisively.The NSC reserved Pakistan’s right to respond at a time and place of its choosing, reaffirming the country’s commitment to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Pakistan shoots down five Indian jets In a swift and decisive response to India’s "cowardly" missile attack, Pakistan’s military shot down five Indian aircraft and destroyed an Indian brigade headquarter.Pakistan’s armed forces are giving a befitting response to India’s misadventurePakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Bloomberg TV that Pakistan’s military shot down five Indian jets and multiple drones in response to India’s airstrikes along the Line of Control. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar also confirmed this, stating that the jets were downed in various locations. The military told Reuters the downed jets included Rafale, Su-30, and MiG-29 planes, saying they targeted Indian aircraft after they attacked Pakistan.https://www.youtube.com/live/4uUZJENcPSo?si=zZt62xoBE3BE-wiX"India's misadventure will be met with a befitting response," the DG ISPR said. DG ISPR confirms martyrdom of 26 Pakistanis Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif confirmed martyrdom of twenty six Pakistanis and injuries to 46 others in Indian strikes.https://youtu.be/rCyNRj-6kJIIn a late-night press conference, Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt. General Ahmed Sharif, confirmed that eight Pakistani civilians were martyred and 35 others injured following 24 Indian strikes across six different locations in Pakistan. UN chief concerned over Indo-Pak escalation  United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres expressed serious concern over rising Indian aggression against Pakistan, urging both Islamabad and New Dehli to exercise maximum restraint amid escalating regional tensions.In a message, the UN chief stated that the world cannot afford a military conflict between two nuclear-armed neighbors, emphasizing the need for de-escalation and diplomacy. Trump calls rising India-Pakistan tensions a 'shame' US President Donald Trump termed rising India-Pakistan tensions a 'shame', after India launched missile attacks on Pakistan following Pahalgam incident.Pakistan said it was mounting a response to India's military actions that occurred early on Wednesday Asia time and late Tuesday U.S. time."It's a shame, we just heard about it," Trump told reporters, opens new tab at the White House. "I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past. They've been fighting for a long time." Pakistan informs UNSC about Indian strikes, asserts right to respond Pakistan has informed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) about Indian strikes, asserting its right to respond to the aggression.https://youtu.be/L1FsyTtuEXAPakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, contacted top UN leaders and informed them of India’s multiple missile attacks across parts of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir in “gross violation” of the country’s sovereignty and international law. India admits defeat by raising white flag at Line of Control: Tarar Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday stated that India had effectively admitted defeat by raising the white flag at the Line of Control.https://youtu.be/6GWrYBjf8sUSpeaking to the media at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad, Tarar praised Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its swift and powerful response following Indian missile strikes that targeted civilian areas in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.Read more: India admits defeat by raising white flag at Line of Control: TararHe told reporters that the PAF had shot down five Indian fighter jets and a drone. Pakistan calls India’s ‘blatant aggression’ a violation of UN charter, int’l law Pakistan on late Tuesday strongly condemned India’s “cowardly action” of missile strikes, terming it a flagrant violation of the UN Charter, international law, and established norms of inter-state relations.“Pakistan reserves the right to respond appropriately at a time and place of its choosing, in accordance with the Article-51 of the UN Charter, and as enshrined in international law,” the Foreign Office said in a statement issued here. India shuts down Kartarpur corridor The Ministry of Home Affairs’ Bureau of Immigration announced the closure of the corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district “until further orders.”Around 150 pilgrims who arrived on Wednesday morning at the integrated check-post were asked to return home after waiting for 90 minutes. PM Shehbaz vows ‘befitting response’ to India after missile strikes on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan had every right to give a “befitting response” to India after it conducted missile strikes against Pakistan.At least 26 Pakistani civilians were martyred and 46 sustained injuries after Indian forces fired missiles at six different locations during the night between May 6 and 7.“The enemy has carried out a cowardly attack at five locations in Pakistan and we are ready to give a befitting response to this act of war imposed on us,” he said in a statement issued by the PM Office.Pahalgam attack and aftermathThe Pahalgam attack, which occurred on April 22, 2025, resulted in the deaths of 26 people, mostly tourists, and sparked a significant escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan.Following the attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi blamed Pakistan without evidence and "vowed retribution", stating that India would identify and punish every terrorist and those behind them.In response to the attack, India took several retaliatory measures against Pakistan, including barring Pakistani ships from docking at its ports, imposing a complete ban on all goods imported directly or indirectly from Pakistan, and suspending postal services from the country.Read more: Pakistan asks UNSC to play its role for de-escalating tensions in South AsiaBoth Pakistan and India also closed their airspace for each other. Furthermore, India also announced to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which governs the sharing of the Indus River system between the two countries, and downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan by declaring defense advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi "persona non grata" and reducing the strength of the High Commissions.Pakistan retaliated by suspending all trade with India and warned India that any violation of IWT or any military misadventure will result in a tit for tat response.The tensions between the two countries continued to rise, with both sides trading barbs. Pakistan's government briefed political parties on the prevailing national security environment, while India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned of a strong response to any threat against India.The incident also sparked reactions from other countries, with Iran's Foreign Minister offering to help defuse tensions between India and Pakistan. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing repercussions for diplomatic relations and trade between the two nations.

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board is scheduled to meet today (Friday), with Pakistan listed on the official agenda.During the meeting, the IMF board is expected to approve a disbursement of $1.1 billion for Pakistan under the ongoing financial program.According to IMF statement, first Review under the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility, the request for modification of performance criteria, and the request for an arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility are scheduled to take place on May 9.Meanwhile, Pakistan has also secured $1.3 billion in climate financing from the International Monetary Fund.This was stated by IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack while responding to a query of ARY News during a press conference.Read more: Pakistan seals $1.3bln in climate financing from IMFLast month, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement on the first review under Pakistan’s 37-month $7bn Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and on a new 28-month $1.3bn arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), the federal government and the IMF confirmed.“The Inational Monetary Fund team has reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) with the Pakistani authorities on the first review of the 37-month Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and on a new 28-month arrangement under the IMF’s RSF with total access over the 28 months of around $1.3 billion (SDR 1 billion). The staff-level agreement is subject to approval of the IMF’s Executive Board. Upon approval, Pakistan will have access to about US$1.0 billion (SDR 760 million) under the EFF, bringing total disbursements under the program to about US$2.0 billion,” the IMF said in a statement.

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s air defense systems are continuously monitoring Indian drones, with the capability to track even small unmanned aerial vehicles, ARY News reported quoting ISPR.Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that all drones entering Pakistani airspace are constantly observed on radar, and operational protocols are in place to neutralize them, in civilian areas or near commercial flight paths.Security sources said that six Indian drones, identified as Israeli-made Harop, were destroyed in Vehari, Pakpattan, and Okara. One drone was shot down in Vehari, one in Pakpattan, and four in Okara, taking the total number of destroyed drone to 35.The successful tracking and destruction of Harop drones underscore the strength of Pakistan’s military infrastructure, which continues to thwart hostile Indian incursions effectively.Earlier, Information and Broadcasting Minister Atta Tarar also said that the Air Defence of Pakistan has successfully shot down another drone in Bahawalnagar.In a post on X, Attaullah Tarar said, “Pakistan Air Defence has successfully shot down another Harop drone in Bahawalnagar. Alhamdulillah.”Read More: Pakistan rejects Indian fabricated claims of attacks on IIOJKIt is worth mentioning here that security sources have also categorically rejected reports in the Indian media alleging Pakistani attacks on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), terming them as white lies aimed at misleading the international community. The false narratives are being spread to create the impression that Pakistan has launched an assault on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. “These fabricated stories are designed to provide India with a pretext to continue its aggression against Pakistan,” the sources said They added that the reports lack any truth and are entirely baseless. “There is no credibility to these concocted claims,” they added, accusing India of using disinformation to justify its recent military misadventure, including missile and drone strikes on Pakistani territory In a phone call with United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan reserves right to act in its self defence in response to Indian misadventureIn the discussion with the US Secretary of State, who serves as the principal advisor to US President Donald Trump, on all foreign affairs matters, the prime minister strongly condemned India’s missile and drone attacks, which resulted in 31 civilian deaths, 57 injuries, and significant damage to civilian infrastructure, as stated in a press release from the PM House Press Wing.He stressed that India’s actions infringed upon Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, severely threatening peace and stability in South Asia.

KOTLI: A newborn girl was among four people martyred and 12 others were injured when Indian forces opened unprovoked fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Friday, according to police officials.Superintendent of Police (SP) Kotli, Adeel Ahmed, confirmed that Indian troops violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing in the sectors of Bagh, Kotli, Bandala, Chahi Nihala, and Nali near the LoC. The attack resulted in the killing of four civilians.A newborn girl was among the four martyred in the Khuiratta sector, while 12 others, including women and elderly individuals, sustained injuries.SP Adeel added that all the injured were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.Police reported that a young man was martyred, and his two sisters were injured when an Indian army shell struck their home. Three other houses were also partially damaged in the attack.The Pakistan Army responded befittingly to Indian fire, silencing the enemy's guns and destroying one of the Indian army's checkposts.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P0QWE7DqWESeveral Pakistani citizens have so far embraced martyrdom due to cross-border firing and shelling by Indian troops.Read More: Pak Army officer’s minor son martyred in Indian firing at LoCEarlier, a 7-year-old boy was martyred in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as a result of indiscriminate firing and artillery shelling by Indian forces across the Line of Control (LoC), ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing security sources.According to the report, Indian troops carried out an unprovoked ceasefire violation along the LoC during the night of May 6–7, which led to the tragic death of the child.The minor, identified as Irtaza Abbas, was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Zaheer Abbas of the Pakistan Army.Pakistani forces responded promptly and effectively to the Indian aggression, inflicting significant losses in terms of personnel and equipment on the opposing side.

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said America is encouraging both Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions and act with calm and caution.https://youtu.be/pHNUk0lvW0c"We want this thing to de-escalate as quickly as possible. We can't control these countries, though," US Vice Presidnet JD Vance said in an interview on Fox News show "The Story with Martha MacCallum.""What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but we're not going to get involved in the middle of war that's fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America's ability to control it," JD Vance added."Our hope and our expectation is that this is not going to spiral into a broader regional war or, God forbid, a nuclear conflict," JD Vance said on Thursday.Washington has held regular talks with both in recent days, including on Thursday when Secretary of State Marco Rubio held calls with Pakistan's prime minister and India's foreign minister while urging them to de-escalate and have direct dialogue.US President Donald Trump called rising tensions a shame. On Wednesday, he said he hoped the two countries will stop now after going "tit-for-tat." The State Department urged both countries to work towards what Washington terms as a "responsible solution."Read more: Iran’s FM Araghchi visits India amid rising tensions in regionEarlier Iran foreign minister also visited Pakistan and later India to defuse tensions between both the countries.Araghchi is the first senior foreign diplomat to visit both India and Pakistan after the attack on April 22 in which 26 men were killed.India has blamed Pakistan for backing the gunmen who carried out the attack.Islamabad has rejected the charge, and both countries have since exchanged gunfire across their contested de facto border in Kashmir.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the relocation of the remaining eight fixtures of the HBL Pakistan Super League season 10 (PSL 10) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The announcement comes by PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi after India launched drone attacks in several major cities of Pakistan, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Attock, Bahawalpur and Karachi.The matches, originally scheduled to be held in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Multan, have been moved in response to what the PCB termed a "dangerous and irresponsible" act by India—targeting Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.In a statement issued by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the board urged that while it has always advocated for keeping politics and sports separate, the safety of domestic and international players remains paramount.Read more: PSL 10 schedule update following drone attack in Rawalpindi, LahoreHe expressed regret that Pakistani fans would no longer be able to witness the rest of the PSL 10 matches at home but underscored the board’s commitment to player safety and the uninterrupted continuation of the league.Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed the PCB’s determination to ensure the mental well-being of all players and maintain the integrity of the tournament amid rising regional tensions.The updated schedule and venue details for the UAE-leg of the PSL 10 will be shared soon.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Atta Tarar said that said the Air Defence of Pakistan has successfully shot down another drone in Bahawalnagar.In a post on X, Attaullah Tarar said, “Pakistan Air Defence has successfully shot down another Harop drone in Bahawalnagar. Alhamdulillah.”The information minister also rejected the baseless claim of the Indian media alleging Pakistani attacks on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).“Pakistan has not targeted any locations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir, or across international border, so far. Neither has any loss been incurred by PAF. Indian media is always  spreading disinformation either to create to craft a (fake) notion of success before,” Atta Tarar posted.Read More: Pakistan rejects Indian fabricated claims of attacks on IIOJKEarlier, Security sources have also categorically rejected reports in the Indian media alleging Pakistani attacks on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), terming them as white lies aimed at misleading the international community. The false narratives are being spread to create the impression that Pakistan has launched an assault on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. “These fabricated stories are designed to provide India with a pretext to continue its aggression against Pakistan,” the sources said They added that the reports lack any truth and are entirely baseless. “There is no credibility to these concocted claims,” they added, accusing India of using disinformation to justify its recent military misadventure, including missile and drone strikes on Pakistani territory In a phone call with United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan reserves right to act in its self defence in response to Indian misadventureIn the discussion with the US Secretary of State, who serves as the principal advisor to US President Donald Trump, on all foreign affairs matters, the prime minister strongly condemned India’s missile and drone attacks, which resulted in 31 civilian deaths, 57 injuries, and significant damage to civilian infrastructure, as stated in a press release from the PM House Press Wing.He stressed that India’s actions infringed upon Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, severely threatening peace and stability in South Asia.

Pakistan Railways announced that the train operations have no change in their schedule, despite the security issues amid India-Pakistan tensions, ARY News reported, citing official sources. According to the Pakistan Railway’s spokesperson, trains are operational according to their schedule to facilitate passengers, with no change reported.Earlier, Pakistan’s civilian areas were subjected to an attack, reporting no casualties or damage. However, precautionary measures across multiple sectors to ensure public safety and preparedness have been taken due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions.Airlines and flight operations have been temporarily postponed; however, commercial flights remain unaffected and operational.Read More: Several airlines suspend flight operations amid India-Pakistan tensions Earlier, in response to rising India-Pakistan tensions following recent conflicts between the countries, flights of three major international airlines were suspended to both countries.Operations to Pakistan and India were halted by Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, indicating security measures and airspace limitations.The conflict increased after India attacked Pakistan’s territory, causing a counterattack.On the other side, India halted 25 international flight routes that earlier crossed its airspace into Pakistan.

Cambridge International Education has announced the postponement of A-Level and O-Level examinations scheduled to be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 amid amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, ARY News reported.The examinations have been postponed in Punjab, Islamabad, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur and other cities, as confirmed in an official notification issued by Cambridge International Education.According to notification, the decision was made after a thorough security assessment conducted in collaboration with the British Council, emphasizing that the safety of students and staff remains the top priority.Earlier, the intermediate exams across Punjab were deferred for two days. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said that practical exams scheduled for Friday and Saturday have also been postponed, with a revised schedule for both the exams and practicals to be announced soon.All public and private educational institutions will remain closed on May 9 and 10.

In response to rising India-Pakistan tensions following recent tensions between the countries, flights of three major international airlines have been suspended to both countries. Operations to Pakistan and India have been halted by Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, indicating security measures and airspace limitations.The conflict increased after India attacked Pakistan’s territory, causing a counterattack.As a consequence, various Gulf airlines have either abandoned or redirected flights across South Asia. Confirmation has been given by Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways that, for the time being, flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha to airports in Pakistan and India have been suspended or delayed.According to reports, Emirates, in an announcement, has mentioned that all flights due to current security concerns to Pakistan will remain postponed until May 10.Etihad Airways announced the recall of flights scheduled for Pakistan on May 6 and subsequently cancelled its planned services to Karachi (EY297), Lahore (EY285), and Islamabad (EY303) on May 7. Additionally, Qatar Airways has suspended its flights to Pakistan temporarily due to airspace restrictions.As mentioned on the airline websites, Emirates has also directed to suspend flights travelling between Dubai and different cities of Pakistan, including Sialkot, Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar.According to Qatar Airways, the flight operations have been suspended as safety measures due to the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.On the other side, India has halted 25 international flight routes that earlier crossed its airspace into Pakistan.As India-Pakistan tensions continue to rise, airlines are closely observing progress, with additional flight disruptions likely to escalate in the coming days.Read More: India shuts down 27 airports, hundreds of flights cancelledEarlier, India suspended flight operations at 27 airports, which resulted in the cancellation of over 430 flights and caused widespread disruption to domestic air travel, as reported by Indian media on Thursday.The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), confirming the closures, which remained in effect until May 10.