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1. Pakistan’s Terror Trail: From Kashmir To Kabul And Beyond
2. ‘In Touch With Governments of India, Pakistan’: US State Department Over Pahalgam Terror Attack
3. First India-Pakistan Aerial Dogfight? India Sends Rafales Near Pak Border, PAF Scrambles Jets
4. Supreme Court To Hear Petition On Pahalgam Terror Attack Tomorrow
5. Punjab Government To Deploy Anti-Drone System On Pakistan Border
6. PM Modi Chairs CCS Meeting A Day After Giving Army ‘Full Freedom’ To Decide Military Response
7. Pakistan’s Claim of Forcing Indian Rafale Jets To Retreat: A Detailed Report
8. Social Media Is Abuzz of Pak Army Chief ‘Missing’ After Pahalgam Attack
9. India closes airspace for Pakistani aircraft after Pahalgam attack
10. PM chairs 2nd CCS meet; security board revamped
11. Pak’s national carrier cancels all flights to and from Gilgit, Skardu
12. Panicked’ Pak fears military strike in 24-36 hours
13. Military brass set for key changes
14. Despite HC order, J&K cop among 9 siblings shifted to Punjab for deportation
15. Pakistan resorts to unprovoked firing along LoC, IB in four J&K districts; Army retaliates
16. China’s calculated neutrality on Pahalgam
17. Most dangerous nation: Govt dossier exposes Pak’s global terror network

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Pakistan’s role as a sponsor, shelter, and exporter of terrorism has repeatedly come under global scrutiny, most recently following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. For decades, Pakistan’s territory has served as a launchpad for cross-border terrorism, insurgency, and the spread of extremist ideology, destabilizing not only South Asia but also regions far beyond its borders.

Admissions And Evidence of State Sponsorship

Multiple senior Pakistani officials have openly acknowledged the state’s involvement in supporting terrorist groups. In 2018, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif suggested that the Pakistani government played a role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which were orchestrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based Islamist terrorist group.

General Pervez Musharraf, who led Pakistan after a 1999 coup, admitted that his forces trained militant groups to fight India in Kashmir, turning a blind eye to their activities as a strategic ploy to pressure India into negotiations and internationalise the Kashmir issue. Most recently, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif candidly admitted that Pakistan had funded and supported terrorist groups for decades, often at the behest of the United States and Western powers.

The ISI And The Global Terror Network

Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency is widely documented as the architect behind the country’s terror infrastructure.

The ISI has provided funding, training, and safe havens to the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network, enabling deadly attacks such as the 2008 Indian Embassy bombing and the 2011 assault on the US Embassy in Kabul. Senior journalists and analysts have highlighted that such operations were sanctioned at the highest levels of Pakistani intelligence, not merely the work of rogue agents.

Pakistan’s Terror Trail Extends Well Beyond Its Immediate neighbours:

Afghanistan: The Taliban and Haqqani Network, with ISI support, have orchestrated numerous attacks on Afghan civilians, government targets, and international forces.

Russia: In April 2025, investigations into the Moscow concert hall attack uncovered possible logistical or ideological links to Pakistani networks, highlighting the global reach of Pakistan-based terror groups.

Iran: Pakistan-based Sunni extremist group Jaish ul-Adl has repeatedly attacked Iranian security forces. In retaliation, Iran conducted missile and drone strikes inside Pakistan in January 2024, targeting Jaish ul-Adl hideouts. Iran has consistently accused Pakistan of harboring Sunni militants responsible for cross-border attacks.

United Kingdom: The 2005 London bombings were linked to indoctrination and training received in Pakistan, with three of the bombers spending significant time in the country prior to the attack.

Bangladesh: Pakistan’s ISI has been accused of funding and training Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), responsible for the 2016 Dhaka café attack. Bangladeshi authorities have expelled Pakistani diplomats for direct involvement in transferring funds to JMB operatives.

Terror Training Infrastructure

Pakistan hosts a network of terror training camps across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Waziristan, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These camps, operated by groups such as LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizbul Mujahideen, and ISIS-Khorasan, serve as hubs for radicalization, weapons training, and suicide mission preparation. Ex-Pakistani Army personnel often assist in training, lending military expertise to enhance operational lethality.

The US State Department has repeatedly identified Pakistan as a country that continues to serve as a safe haven for regionally focused terrorist groups. The European Foundation for South Asian Studies has highlighted the deeply entrenched relationship between Pakistan’s military establishment, the ISI, and radical religious leaders, creating an “unholy alliance” that perpetuates terrorism.

High-Profile Cases And Systemic Failures

The 2011 US raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, just a short distance from Pakistan’s Military Academy, exposed systemic failures in Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts and raised suspicions of ISI collusion. Pakistani leaders have also admitted that figures like bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri were once considered “heroes” during the Soviet-Afghan war, only later becoming liabilities.

Conclusion

Pakistan’s track record in sponsoring, sheltering, and exporting terrorism is long-standing, well-documented, and deeply entrenched in its military-intelligence apparatus. Its terror trail extends from Kashmir to Kabul, Tehran to London, and even Moscow, making it one of the most dangerous and destabilizing forces in the global fight against terrorism. Despite international pressure and periodic denials, Pakistan’s complicity in fostering terrorism remains a grave concern for regional and global security.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Indian Defence News

The United States has responded to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir by establishing contact with both the Indian and Pakistani governments as tensions escalate between the two countries. 

US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is closely monitoring the situation and plans to speak with the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan “as early as today or tomorrow.”

Bruce emphasised that the US is engaging with both governments at multiple levels, not just at the foreign minister level, and is urging all parties to work together for a responsible solution, cautioning both sides against escalating the situation further. Secretary Rubio is also encouraging other world leaders to reach out to both countries to help de-escalate the crisis.

This diplomatic intervention comes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, where five armed militants targeted tourists in the Baisaran Valley, resulting in the deaths of 26 people-mostly Hindu civilians-and injuring many others. The attack, the deadliest of its kind in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, has been attributed by India to Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.

In response, India has taken a series of strong countermeasures against Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired high-level security meetings, including the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), where it was decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 until Pakistan credibly ends its support for cross-border terrorism.

Additionally, India has expelled Pakistani diplomats by declaring them persona non grata, cancelled visas under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme, and ordered Pakistani officials to leave the country within 48 hours. The integrated Attari Check Post has also been closed.

Prime Minister Modi has expressed complete faith in the Indian Armed Forces, granting them full operational freedom to determine the mode, targets, and timing of India’s response to the attack. The government has signaled its resolve to deliver a decisive blow to terrorism, with national security and military leadership actively involved in the decision-making process.

The attack has also drawn condemnation from the Supreme Court of India and sparked widespread outrage across the country, further intensifying diplomatic and military tensions in the region. The US and the international community are closely watching developments, emphasizing the need for restraint and dialogue to prevent further escalation.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians and triggered a series of diplomatic and military confrontations between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

In the wake of this attack, both nations have engaged in tit-for-tat measures, including the suspension of key treaties, expulsion of diplomats, closure of borders, and heightened military alertness.

On the night of April 29-30, 2025, this volatile situation manifested in a high-stakes aerial incident along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. According to multiple reports from both Indian and Pakistani media, four Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jets conducted a patrol near the LoC, remaining within Indian-administered airspace but operating close to the sensitive frontier region. 

Pakistani sources claim that the presence of these advanced jets triggered an immediate scramble by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), which responded swiftly to the perceived threat. Pakistani state media asserted that the PAF’s “timely” action compelled the Indian Rafales to retreat, suggesting that the IAF jets “panicked and were forced to flee” after being detected.

Indian media, however, characterised the Rafale sortie as a routine patrol conducted entirely within Indian territorial boundaries, denying any incursion across the LoC and downplaying the notion of a direct dogfight or engagement. Nonetheless, the incident has been widely interpreted as a show of force and a signal of readiness by both air forces amid fears of further escalation.

The heightened alert came hours after Pakistan’s Information Minister publicly claimed to possess “credible intelligence” of imminent Indian military action within 24 to 36 hours, a statement that further fuelled anxieties in the region.

While there were no reported violations of airspace or actual aerial combat, the rapid mobilization of jets on both sides underscores the fragility of peace along the Kashmir border and the potential for miscalculation.

The episode highlights the volatility of the current standoff, with both militaries maintaining high readiness and political leaders on both sides facing intense domestic and international pressure to respond decisively to provocations. As of now, no official confirmation has been provided by New Delhi regarding the Pakistani claims, and both sides continue to monitor the situation closely, with the risk of escalation remaining significant.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Indian Defence News

The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a significant petition on May 1, 2025, concerning the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists.

The petition, filed by three residents of the Union Territory-Fatesh Kumar Shahu, Mohammad Junaid, and Vicky Kumar-seeks the formation of a judicial commission, to be headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, to investigate the circumstances and accountability surrounding the attack.

Additionally, the petitioners have requested that the Supreme Court direct the central government to establish a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure thorough accountability and to prepare an action plan for enhancing the safety of citizens, particularly tourists, in the region.

The attack, which occurred on April 22 in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, was one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in Kashmir in recent years. Armed assailants opened fire on tourists in a popular meadow accessible only by foot or horseback, resulting in widespread panic and significant casualties, including both Indian nationals and a foreign tourist from Nepal.

The incident has triggered a strong response from Indian authorities, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) deploying a 45-member team to the site to conduct a forensic and technical investigation, including 3D mapping and crime scene reconstruction based on eyewitness accounts and forensic data.

In the aftermath, security forces have intensified anti-terror operations across the Kashmir valley, while the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) convened to discuss the attack and broader security issues. 

The government has granted the armed forces operational freedom to respond to the attack and has taken diplomatic measures against Pakistan, including warnings over repeated ceasefire violations and reviewing agreements such as the Indus Water Treaty. The attack has also heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, prompting international concern and calls for restraint.

The Supreme Court, in an earlier statement, condemned the attack as a “diabolical act of mindless violence” and observed two minutes of silence in solidarity with the victims and their families.

The upcoming hearing will be closely watched, as it addresses not only the immediate investigation into the Pahalgam attack but also the broader issues of accountability, security planning, and protection of civilians in conflict-prone tourist areas of Jammu and Kashmir.

Amid escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border, the Punjab government has announced the deployment of an advanced anti-drone system along the border adjoining Pakistan.

This move comes in direct response to the increasing use of drones by cross-border elements for smuggling weapons, drugs, and explosives into Indian territory-a threat that has intensified in recent months, particularly in districts like Tarn Taran and Amritsar, which have witnessed a high number of drone intrusions and seizures of illicit consignments.

According to official statements from the Punjab Chief Minister’s Office, the anti-drone system is designed to detect, track, and neutralise unauthorised drones entering Indian airspace from Pakistan. 

The technology will enable police and security agencies to immediately identify and destroy drones carrying contraband, thereby thwarting attempts to smuggle weapons and narcotics. The system, which has completed successful trial runs in several border villages, is capable of detecting flying objects within a 10 km radius. Its deployment will be coordinated with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Border Security Force (BSF), ensuring an integrated approach to border security.

Punjab Police Chief Gaurav Yadav emphasised that the deployment of this system is expected to begin shortly, with full installation targeted for completion by September or October this year. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the state’s second line of defence and comes after a significant increase in drone-based smuggling incidents. In 2024 alone, the BSF intercepted nearly 294 drones, a sharp rise from previous years, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

The announcement also coincides with heightened military activity along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, where there have been continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces following the recent Pahalgam attack.

The Indian Army reported multiple incidents of unprovoked small-arms firing from Pakistani posts across sectors such as Naushera, Sunderbani, Akhnoor, Baramulla, Kupwara, and the Pargwal sector along the International Border. Indian troops have responded swiftly and proportionately to these provocations, marking the sixth consecutive day of such exchanges since April 25-26.

The Punjab government’s deployment of an anti-drone system is a significant step toward curbing cross-border smuggling and enhancing security along the Indo-Pak border. The integration of advanced surveillance and neutralisation technology is expected to provide security forces with the tools to effectively counter the evolving threat posed by drone incursions, while ongoing ceasefire violations at the LoC highlight the broader security challenges facing the region.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Indian Defence News

The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, marked one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, with 26 people-mostly Hindu tourists-killed and at least 20 injured in the Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir.

The attackers, reportedly five militants armed with automatic rifles and dressed in military-style uniforms, singled out victims by religion, asking them to recite Islamic verses or checking for circumcision before opening fire at close range.

The brutality of the attack, including the targeted killing of non-Muslims and a local Muslim who tried to resist, sent shockwaves across the nation and reignited tensions between India and Pakistan.

In the immediate aftermath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a series of high-level security meetings, including two sessions of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), underscoring the gravity of the situation. The CCS, which includes the ministers of defence, home, finance, and external affairs, was tasked with formulating India’s military, diplomatic, and economic response.

During these meetings, PM Modi granted the armed forces “full operational freedom” to determine the mode, targets, and timing of any retaliatory action, signalling a decisive and potentially imminent military response. This approach mirrors India’s previous responses to major terror attacks, such as the surgical strikes after Uri in 2016 and the Balakot airstrike following Pulwama in 2019, where action was taken after a period of strategic preparation.

The Indian government’s response extended beyond military readiness. Diplomatic ties with Pakistan were sharply downgraded: the Indus Waters Treaty was suspended, Pakistani diplomats were expelled, and the Attari-Wagah border was closed. India also launched a diplomatic campaign to build international support, briefing diplomats from over 25 countries and drawing parallels between the Pahalgam attack and the scale of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Messages of solidarity poured in from more than 130 countries, and the government sought to ensure domestic political unity by convening an all-party meeting, which saw opposition leaders express full support for whatever action the government deemed necessary.

Investigations into the attack quickly pointed to cross-border involvement. Intelligence agencies identified suspects linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, and one attacker was reportedly a former Pakistani special forces commando now aligned with the group. The Resistance Front (TRF), believed to be an offshoot of LeT, initially claimed responsibility, citing opposition to demographic changes in Kashmir, but later retracted the claim. Authorities have also detained several local over ground workers suspected of providing logistical support.

As India deliberates its next steps, the military remains on high alert along the border, and surveillance in Jammu and Kashmir has been intensified to prevent further attacks. The timing of any retaliatory strike is expected to be carefully chosen to maximise impact and minimise risk, with the government balancing the need for a strong response against the imperative to avoid uncontrolled escalation.

Meanwhile, Pakistan faces its own internal turmoil, with reports of low morale within the military, political instability following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, and widespread public dissent. These factors could potentially limit Pakistan’s ability to respond effectively to any escalation.

The decisions taken by India’s top leadership in the coming days will be pivotal, not only for delivering justice to the victims but also for shaping regional stability and India’s international standing. The nation watches closely, united in grief and resolve, as its leaders chart a course through one of the most challenging security crises in recent years.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, Pakistan has claimed that its air force compelled four Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jets to retreat during a patrol near the Line of Control (LoC).

-According to reports from Pakistani state media, including Radio Pakistan and PTV News, the incident occurred on the night of April 29-30, 2025, when the Indian jets were conducting patrols within Indian airspace over Jammu and Kashmir, close to the LoC. Pakistani sources assert that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) swiftly detected the presence of these Rafale jets and responded in a manner that “forced” the Indian aircraft to withdraw, describing the IAF pilots as having “panicked” in the face of PAF’s action.

The Pakistani narrative has been widely covered by local media, emphasizing that the PAF’s “timely” and “diligent” response was a demonstration of military readiness in anticipation of possible Indian military action. This claim was made in the context of heightened security alerts, with Pakistan’s Information Minister Ataullah Tarar publicly stating that Islamabad had “credible intelligence” of an imminent Indian strike within 24-36 hours, allegedly in response to the Pahalgam attack for which India has hinted at cross-border involvement-an allegation Pakistan strongly denies.

Indian media, while confirming that four Rafale jets did patrol the region on the specified night, maintain that the aircraft remained within Indian territorial boundaries and did not cross into Pakistani airspace. Indian sources have characterized the patrol as a routine sortie, and Indian security agencies have not substantiated Pakistan’s claims of forcing a retreat or causing panic among IAF pilots. Former Indian Air Force officers have dismissed the Pakistani reports as psychological warfare and propaganda, noting that such claims are not uncommon during periods of heightened tension and are intended to project vigilance and deterrence to domestic and international audiences.

The incident comes against a backdrop of rapidly deteriorating diplomatic relations. Following the Pahalgam attack, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a key water-sharing agreement, and Pakistan responded by threatening to suspend the 1972 Simla Agreement and closing its airspace to Indian flights. Both nations have increased military readiness, with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi granting the armed forces “complete operational freedom” to respond to the attack as deemed appropriate.

In summary, while Pakistan claims to have forced Indian Rafale jets to retreat near the LoC, these assertions are not corroborated by independent sources or Indian authorities. The episode highlights the ongoing information warfare and the precarious security situation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, with both sides trading accusations and preparing for potential escalation.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Indian Defence News

The ongoing speculation about Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir’s whereabouts has intensified amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025.

Social media platforms have been flooded with unconfirmed reports suggesting General Munir is either in hiding or has fled the country, sparking a wave of online discussions and hashtags. While Pakistani officials have attempted to dismiss these claims, the controversy highlights the volatile state of India-Pakistan relations following one of the deadliest attacks in recent years, which killed 26 people including two foreign nationals.

The speculation about General Asim Munir’s alleged disappearance began circulating shortly after India’s diplomatic offensive following the Pahalgam attack. Various unconfirmed reports surfaced in Indian media claiming that the Pakistan Army Chief had gone “missing in action” (MIA).

These reports suggest that General Munir has either fled Pakistan with his family or gone underground into a bunker in Rawalpindi. The rumours quickly gained traction on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where the hashtag #MunirOut began trending widely.

The online speculation has been fuelled by General Munir’s apparent absence from public view and media appearances in the days following the attack. Users on both sides of the border have been actively discussing and questioning the Pakistan Army Chief’s whereabouts, with the hashtag gaining significant momentum. Many posts under the hashtag suggest that General Munir and his family have fled the country amid the rising tensions with India.

The online discussion about General Munir’s alleged disappearance comes against a backdrop of broader criticism of Pakistan’s military leadership. Even before these specific rumours, there had been growing resentment against the military establishment, particularly among supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 2023. The Pahalgam incident appears to have become a flashpoint for this discontent.

Social media users, particularly those aligned with Imran Khan, have been at the forefront of criticizing General Munir. One user with the handle @sufisal summarized the sentiment by posting: “Remove Munir, free Imran Khan, and save Pakistan”. The criticism extends beyond just General Munir’s alleged disappearance to include broader grievances about military overreach, authoritarian rule, and political vendetta.

As speculation intensified, the Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office moved quickly to counter the rumours by posting a group photograph on social media featuring Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and General Munir attending an event at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Abbottabad. The PMO’s caption explicitly stated: “Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir (NIM) and officers of PMA Kakul in a group photo with the graduating officers of 151st Long Course at PMA Kakul, Abbottabad. April 26, 2025”.

The timing of the post and the explicit mention of the date have drawn attention and scepticism from observers. Some social media users questioned whether the photograph was authentic, with one user even claiming it was an “AI-generated false photo” specifically created to counter the speculation about General Munir’s absence. The Pakistan government’s unusual step of specifically dating the photograph has been interpreted by many as a direct response to the rumours, rather than standard practice.

The controversy has been complicated by an apparent information war playing out on social media. Pakistani fact-checkers have identified fabricated documents allegedly showing mass resignations within the Pakistan Army following the Pahalgam attack. One such document claimed to be a letter from Corps Commander Peshawar to General Munir reporting “an alarming situation” with “a wave of resignations, the scale of which is unprecedented in recent history”. Another fabricated letter purportedly from the Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DGISPR) referenced “huge requests for resignation and desertion among army personnel”.

These fabricated documents appear to be part of a broader pattern of misinformation circulating on both sides of the border. The Pakistani government has also reportedly been engaging in its own misinformation campaigns, including false claims that the Northern Army Commander of India, Lt. Gen. MV Suchindra Kumar, had been removed from his post following the Pahalgam attack. India’s Press Information Bureau fact-checking arm has flagged these claims as false.

The speculation about General Munir comes amid severely strained relations between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, including two foreign nationals. Indian intelligence reports have reportedly linked Pakistan-based terror groups to the attack, specifically The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

The attack has prompted India to take unprecedented diplomatic measures against Pakistan. In a historic first, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, a water-sharing agreement that had survived multiple conflicts between the two nations. Additionally, India has revoked all visas issued to Pakistani nationals and closed the Wagah-Attari border crossing.

The Pahalgam attack occurred just days after General Munir made provocative statements about Kashmir during an Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad on April 16. During this address, General Munir described Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein,” stating: “Our stance is absolutely clear, it was our jugular vein, it will be our jugular vein, we will not forget it. We will not leave our Kashmiri brothers in their heroic struggle”. This rhetoric has been cited by Indian officials as further evidence of Pakistan’s hostile stance.

The attack has also become a focal point for internal Pakistani politics. Following the incident, two powerful decision-making committees of the Indian government met to discuss India’s response to what it has characterized as Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism. The Indian government has been fact-checking Pakistani propaganda and countering misinformation campaigns on social media.

The controversy around General Munir’s whereabouts exemplifies the role of social media in modern information warfare between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Coordinated campaigns appear to be operating on both sides. Some accounts aligned with Pakistan’s state narrative launched a counteroffensive against critics of General Munir, pushing hashtags like #ModiKeHaamiSabHarami (roughly translating to “Modi’s supporters are all illegitimate”), with over 9,000 posts using this hashtag published within a 24-hour period.

The same accounts have also been spreading anti-India hashtags such as #PAFReadyToRespond and #IndiaEmptyThreats, generating more than 15,000 posts combined within a single day. This coordinated activity suggests organised efforts to control the narrative around the crisis.

While the actual whereabouts of General Asim Munir remain subject to speculation, the viral spread of the #MunirOut trend highlights the volatile information environment surrounding India-Pakistan relations in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. The Pakistan government’s response, featuring an explicitly dated photograph, suggests concern about the impact of these rumours on public perception both domestically and internationally.

As tensions continue to escalate between the nuclear-armed neighbours, with India taking unprecedented diplomatic measures including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, the speculation around General Munir’s status reflects broader anxieties about potential military confrontation. The spread of misinformation and propaganda on both sides underscores the complex nature of modern information warfare and its role in shaping public perception during geopolitical crises.

Earlier, Pakistan had closed its airspace for the planes operated by Indian airlines

India on Wednesday closed its airspace for the aeroplanes owned, registered or leased by the airlines based in Pakistan.

This comes after Pakistan closed its airspace for the planes operated by Indian airlines.

The neighbours are at loggerheads since the Pahalgam terror attack.

The move will lead to re-routing of flights from Pakistan to southeast Asian destinations like Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.

Pakistan had shut its airspace to Indian airlines recently following New Delhi’s strong measures against it after the terror attack.

India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and revoked visas of Pakistani citizens besides taking other measures.