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Pak's 7-year itch resurfaces, but is India's deterrence enough this time?

Pakistani establishments and their proxies are prone to a severe, predictable 7-year itch. Each step up the escalation ladder buys India about these many years of deterrence on average

IMF funding to Pakistan akin to backing terror, says Rajnath Singh

Azad, Tharoor likely to be part of govt delegation to world capitals

Punjab police busts Pakistan based narco-smuggling module; 1 held

Punjab Police on Friday said it has busted a Pakistan-based and ISI-controlled narco-smuggling module and arrested its Indian operative with 85 kg of heroin. The module was being operated by a UK-based drug handler, police said. "In the biggest drug seizure of 2025, @TarnTaranPolice busts a cross-border, #ISI-controlled-#Pakistan based narco-smuggling module operated by #UK-based drug handler Lalli and arrests his #India-based operative, Amarjot Singh @ Jota Sandhu, resident of Vill. Bhittewad, Amritsar Rural and recovers 85 Kg Heroin," Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav posted on X. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is Pakistan's military intelligence agency. Yadav said Amarjot was receiving consignments from smugglers across the border and supplying drugs across Punjab. His residence served as a major stash point for the network, the police chief said. DGP Yadav said an FIR has been registered and further investigations are ongoing to trace backward and forward

Ex-Pentagon official hits out at Trump over IMF Pakistan bailout move

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin criticises IMF and Trump administration for approving $1 billion bailout to Pakistan, says move aids China and ignores Islamabad's links to terrorism

India revokes Çelebi's security clearance amid tensions with Türkiye

BCAS revokes Celebi's security clearance citing national security; DIAL ends contracts, IndiGo defends Turkish Airlines codeshare, Adani terminates DragonPass deal

Arrangements at airports, national interest paramount: Govt on Celebi

With security clearance being revoked for Turkish firm Celebi, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday said arrangements have been made at all affected airports to ensure seamless handling of passengers as well as cargo, and that special teams have been deployed to oversee operations and address any emerging issues. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, who is personally monitoring the situation at airports, said national interest and public safety are paramount and non-negotiable. The ministry is in active coordination with airport operators to manage the transition smoothly, according to an official release. "Efforts are being made to ensure that employees working with Celebi are retained and continue to contribute," it added. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on Thursday revoked the security clearance for Celebi and its associated companies in the interest of national security. The ministry has made arrangements at all affected airports to ensure seamless handlin

Our relations, dealings with Pak will be strictly bilateral: S Jaishankar

India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure early on May 7 following which Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10

Govt notice to Amazon, Flipkart over sale of Pakistani flags, merchandise

The government has directed Amazon, Flipkart and others to remove listings of Pakistani flags and related items after CCPA issued notices over violation of national sentiment

Datanomics: Pakistan's defence expenditure exceed its IMF bailouts

In 2024, the country received $1 billion under an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) worth $7 billion approved for disbursal over 37 months. The same year, it shelled out $10.2 billion in defence spends

'Are nukes safe with Pak?' Rajnath Singh raises alarm after Op Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh questions Pakistan's nuclear safety after Operation Sindoor, calling for global attention amid rising cross-border terror tensions

Pakistan-Turki dosti zindabad: Erdogan to Pak PM as Indians boycott Türkiye

Following Türkiye's open support to Pakistan, #BoycottTurkey was trending on social media platforms as tensions escalated between India and Pakistan

IMF disburses $1.023 bn tranche to Pak; to hold discussions about budget

IMF disburses USD 1.023 bn tranche to Pak; to hold virtual discussions about budget

BSF jawan detained by Pakistan after accidently crossing Punjab border

A flag meeting is on between the two border forces for early release of the Indian jawan, Border Security Force officials said

CJI BR Gavai oath, Pak returns BSF constable, Cyclone Shakti, Trump Saudi visit & more top

Today, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. Justice Gavai will have a tenure of over 6 months till 23rd November.

IMF to hold virtual talks on Pakistan's budget amid security concerns

The International Monetary Fund will on Wednesday hold virtual discussions on Pakistan's upcoming budget as the visit of its mission to Islamabad was delayed due to security concerns in the region. The federal government is planning to unveil the budget for fiscal 2025-26 on June 2. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) talks will continue until May 16. The global lender has appointed a new mission chief to Pakistan and the mission is now expected to travel to Islamabad over the weekend, subject to the security situation, government sources told The Express Tribune on Tuesday. The IMF mission delayed its scheduled arrival here on Tuesday due to uncertainty caused by the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict that has affected air travel across the region. Virtual discussions are expected to be held from today. For the second and final leg of the talks, the IMF team is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday and stay until May 23, the source said. The IMF's Resident Representative to

Security tightened at Paradip port after ship arrives with 21 Pak crew

The Odisha Police on Wednesday beefed up security at port town Paradip after the arrival of a ship with 21 Pakistani crew members on board, officials said. The MT Siren II' with a total of 25 crew members reached Paradip port early on Wednesday from South Korea via Singapore, carrying crude oil for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, they said. Security arrangements have been tightened by Odisha Marine Police and the CISF after receiving information about the crew members from the Immigration Department, said Marine Police Station inspector in-charge Babita Dehuri. The Paradip port had been put on high alert in the wake of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. The ship is anchored at PM berth', located around 20 km from the shore, and has 11,350 metric tonnes of crude on board, the officials said. Orders have also been issued that no crew will be allowed to leave the ship during evacuation of the crude oil, the police officer said.

Owaisi mocks Pakistan PM, Army chief with 'leased Chinese aircraft' jibe

Asaduddin Owaisi mocks Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir after Indian strike on Rahim Yar Khan airbase asks if they can land their leased Chinese aircraft now

Pakistani actors Fawad, Mahira removed from Bollywood posters, albums

Mawra Hocane has also been removed from the album covers of Sanam Teri Kasam on both Spotify and YouTube Music. The film's producer Deepak Mukut said he was not informed about the change

Operation Sindoor: Over 100 terrorists killed, Pak fighter jets down | India-Pakistan

The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force held a press briefing on Sunday (May 11) evening on Operation Sindoor.

India opens BrahMos missile factory in Lucknow amid Pakistan tensions | Indian Defence news

In a major boost to India's defence strength and self-reliance goals, a brand-new BrahMos missile production unit has been officially inaugurated in Lucknow.