Pakistan for Thursday, May 8, 2025

• UN appoints Miguel Angel Moratinos special envoy to combat Islamophobia
• All you need to know about Israel-made Harop drones used by India in Pakistan
• Fact check: Viral video said to be of Indian attack on Pakistan shows Iranian strikes on Israel’s Nevatim airbase
• Cody Johnson announces wife Brandi's pregnancy at 2025 ACM Awards
• Development spending falls short
• Oil prices up 3% on US-China trade hopes
• SBP reserves strengthen by $118m
• Govt set to energise farming sector
• Black tech catching eyes at International hi-tech expo
• Govt urged to ease the tax burden
• Stocks rise globally, dollar gains
• Stocks plunge on panic selling
• Chinese firms sell innovation bonds
• Another Indian drone shot down in Bahawalnagar: Atta Tarar
• Blake Lively’s lawyer says she will testify in Justin Baldoni trial
• ACM awards 2025 features Reba McEntire as host and top performances
• Cardinal Prevost is elected Pope Leo XIV
• Trains operating smoothly amid regional tensions
• Lea Michele debunks reading conspiracy on Jake Shane’s podcast
• ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ theatrical release cancelled in India
• IHC removes objections on pleas of Imran, wife
• Panel vows judiciary's digital transformation
• More May 9 accused to face military trials
• Govt taps EU demand for skilled labour
• Work on Neelum-Jhelum not to resume anytime soon
• Cambridge exams cancelled in AJK, Punjab
• 'India's pride shattered with Rafale downing'
• Flights cancelled amid drone war
• Baku throws full weight behind Islamabad
• JUI-F to observe 'Difa-e-Watan' Day
• Nawaz returns to douse the crossfire
• Lahore caught in maelstrom stirred up by Indian media
• A-level, O-level exams postponed
• Several airlines suspend flight operations amid India-Pakistan tensions
• Turkish envoy calls on President SCBAP
• IBA to observe strike on May 9 against civilian deaths in Indian airstrikes
• Trisha Paytas goes viral again after fans link her to Pope Leo XIV over birthday coincidence
• The great intellectual property paradox
• Hania Aamir warns of users impersonating her
• Disney theme park to open in Abu Dhabi
• Bollywood dances to war drums
• Aurat March Karachi postpones 2025 rally
• Boone's nostalgic jumpsuits
• The quiet rebellion of Sania
• IHRA directs hospitals to ensure emergency preparedness
• Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff
• Trump heralds ‘breakthrough’ tariff deal with UK
• Indian claims of shooting down F16 & JF17 ‘false and absurd’: Atta Tarar
• IPL match in Dharamsala called off midway
• Pakistan denies Indian media claims of airstrikes in occupied Kashmir
• Pakistan, Italy discuss current regional developments
• Jemele Hill and Kate Fagan return to ESPN’s Around the Horn for final appearance
• Drone brutality
• Courts of convenience
• Cash-strapped varsities
• Digitally 'sapped'
• Italian lessons to save Asia's glaciers
• BRICS: a challenge to Western-led institutional architecture?
• Surging global military spending
• White smoke emerges, a new pope has been elected
• Charlize Theron returns to fight for humanity in ‘The Old Guard 2’ trailer
• PNMC at odds with health ministry
• Child dies, two swept away in flood
• Ministry on the hunt for HEC chair
• Rape suspect gets bail
• Mock drills held amid war threat
• Capital ensures food stability amid crisis
• Artists come together to honour Gazan lives
• James Foley, director of Fifty Shades sequels and Glengarry Glen Ross, dies at 71
• PM Shehbaz, Nawaz Sharif discuss national strategy amid rising tensions with India
• Flight operations resume at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport
• Karol G releases new song “Milagros” to celebrate Netflix documentary Tomorrow Was Beautiful
• Punjab shuts down educational institutions amid Pak-India tensions
• PM Shehbaz, US Secretary discuss evolving situation in South Asia
• 25 Israeli-made drones used by India in attempt to attack Pakistan, all shot down: ISPR
• Ishaq Dar and DG ISPR conduct joint press conference
• Azerbaijan announces full support for Pakistan
• Court considers polygraph, photogrammetric tests for Imran Khan in May 9 case
• Pak-India tension: JUI-F chief directs workers to provide blood at hospitals
• Punjab shuts educational institutions amid escalating tensions with India
• Pak to deliver befitting response to Indian aggression 
• MoFA becomes centre of activity amid Indian aggression
• Türkiye condemns India’s attack targeting civilians
• Ministry urges caution in booking private Hajj packages amid reduced quota
• PM Shehbaz warns of strong retaliation against any Indian aggression
• Supreme Court condemns Indian attacks, stands with nation in solidarity
• Pakistan to deliver strong response to Indian cowardly aggression: Attaullah Tarar
• Pakistan denounces Indian aggression, claims strong defensive response to drone strikes and civilian attacks
• Lawyers walk in protest against Indian aggression
• US Consulate in Lahore orders shelter-in-place amid escalating drone incidents
• Federal Minister Khalid Hussain Magsi inaugurates Al-Kauthar International Hospital in Islamabad
• CM Punjab condemns Indian drone strikes, praises Army’s swift response
• Wapda chairman visits Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower project after Indian attack
• Bilawal Bhutto slams India for cross-border strikes
• MNAs pay tributes to armed forces for giving befitting response to India
• PSX plunges over 8,000 points amid India-Pakistan tensions
• Pakistan shoots down 25 Indian drones amid rising tensions: DG ISPR
• Pakistan won’t back down if provoked, says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
• Thunderstorms expected across Pakistan as westerly system moves in: PMD
• 2 dacoits injured, nabbed after cross-firing
• Gunfire, explosions spark panic in Lahore amid Indian drone attacks
• Deaths and destruction in Bahawalpur, Muridke after Indian strikes
• Massive protest rallies held across KP against Indian aggression
• KP cabinet strongly condemns unprovoked Indian aggression
• IESCO cancels leaves of officers, staff
• Pakistan, Italy commit to boost cooperation
• PM Shehbaz thanks Turkish president for solidarity, support at 'critical time'
• Flight operations in Pakistan affected amid security concerns
• IMF calls for peace as Pakistan-India tensions escalate
• Punjab launches province-wide civil defense and rescue drills
• Pakistan shoots down Indian drone in Gujranwala
• Iranian FM repeats call for restraint in India-Pakistan standoff
• Flight operations temporarily suspended at major airports: PAA
• No big cut in base power tariff likely for FY26
• Foreign PSL players to stay despite cross-border tensions
• PTA responds to Indian social media blockade, cyberattacks
• Punjab invokes ‘War Book’ protocols for utmost preparedness
• Contingency plan in place as life continues to be normal in Sindh
• Multiple explosions reported on Lahore’s Walton Road
• FO lodges strong protest with India
• Only thieves and cowards attack at night, says Bilawal
• Pakistan reopens airspace; India closes 21 airports
• Many Indian states told to prepare for Pakistan’s response
• Pakistan vows revenge after Indian misadventure
• Islamabad turns the tables on New Delhi as de-escalation efforts reach fever pitch
• Armed Forces authorised to avenge martyrs blood at a time, place of own choosing
• 31 Pakistanis martyred, 57 injured in Indian aggression: DG ISPR
• Pak-India clash sparks global alarms
• Turkiye reaffirms support for Pakistan’s peace efforts
• Whoever tries to violate Pakistan’s territorial integrity will pay price
• Deaths of children, women belie India’s claim of targeting terrorists
• PTI calls CB’s decision on military court trials illegal, unconstitutional
• President, PM, COAS attend funeral prayer of Lt-Col Abbas Turi’s martyred son
• Naqvi briefs US, Italy top officials on Pak-India escalation
• Crushing blow makes India realise Pak preparedness, capabilities: PM Shehbaz
• Pak financial system remains stable amid challenges: Aurangzeb
• Divided in politics but united in patriotism!
• Justice Babar Sattar issues contempt of court notice to Deputy Registrar (judicial)
• IHC directs FBR to provide stats of individuals recommended to be placed on ECL
• No war, force can derail Pakistan from agenda of economic development: Ahsan Iqbal