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New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Making sense of Munir's madness
So, who blinked first? It might be too early for an informed analysis on the truce after four days of Indo-Pak conflict as information is rather sketchy. The ceasefire violation within a few hours further complicated matters. But the initiative for a telephonic call for talks on Saturday afternoon came from the Pakistani side. Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations called his Indian counterpart and both arrived on a ceasefire agreement. The seeds for the conflict were sown by Pakistan army chief Asim Munir as he recently called Kashmir India's jugular vein and regurgitated the two-nation theory that led to India's partition. "Our stance is very clear, it was our jugular vein, it will be our jugular vein, and we will not forget it. We will not leave our Kashmiri brothers in their heroic struggle," Gen Munir said while addressing the first Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad on April 17, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistanis living abroad. Also, Pakistan's footprint in the Pahalgam massacre of Indian tourists were recently revealed in a news media expose. For, a top US-based space tech company found a sudden spike in orders for high-resolution satellite images of Pahalgam and its surrounding areas barely two months ago from a Pakistan-based geo-spatial company, Business Systems International Pvt Ltd (BSI), the Print reported. The Pakistani firm is linked to federal crimes in the US. Between February 2 and 22, BSI placed at least 12 orders—double the usual number— with Maxar Technologies. BSI became Maxer's partner last year. Orders for Pahalgam satellite images started appearing on the portal in June 2024, months after the partnership deal. The deal is now off. There you have a smoking gun, possibly enough for the US turning the screws on Pakistan's hybrid leadership with Gen Munir at the helm. No wonder, US President Donald Trump sought to take credit for drumming some commonsense and forcing Pakistan to step back.
Daily Mirror
27-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Dunelm shoppers are obsessed with new £39 parasol that's perfect for the heatwave
Dunelm's latest release, a stunning 2.7m Cream Crank Parasol, is causing quite the stir among shoppers just in time for the forecasted heatwave. It's perfect for those lazy, sun-drenched garden days and features a lush cream palette with sleek black accents, all neatly crowned with a user-friendly crank handle to make setting up your slice of shade a breeze. Saying goodbye to complicated setups, customers are loving how"easy to put up and down" the parasol is, not to mention its luxurious look that seems straight out of a "Mediterranean" escape. It's worth noting that additional weights are needed to keep it steady—they are not included, but don't fret, Dunelm conveniently sells a Set of 2 Leanover Quarter Parasol Water Weights for a reasonable £35. With summer on the horizon, this parasol has become a hot commodity online. It boasts over 150 positive reviews and earns an impressive 4.7-star average. One satisfied customer shared their excitement: "As the sun is now starting to appear I decided to invest in a parasol for the coming months. This is exactly what I was after at a great price too. I ordered the cream. Highly recommended.", reports the Mirror. And in their glowing five-star feedback, another purchaser enthused: "I love this! Its large, so easy to put up and down, and fits perfectly in my garden giving me privacy and shade. Excellent value for money in my opinion.", as noted by the Liverpool Echo. One happy customer gushed, "Super parasol, chic and Mediterranean look. Excellent parasol. Easy crank to put up, also with tilt. Really attractive in cream. Looks stylish." Another chimed in with their approval, stating, "Great umbrella, lovely colour, great size looks very Mediterranean." However, not everyone was as pleased, with one shopper giving it a three-star rating and remarking: "It's a good size, but the handle to wind it up doesn't work." If you're looking for alternatives, Dunelm has the Sophie Robinson Block Print 2.45m Parasol on offer for £79, featuring a fringe detail and floral pattern, plus a two-side tilt function for perfect shading.
The Wire
22-04-2025
- The Wire
J&K: Tourist Killed, Several Hurt in Attack on Pahalgam Health Resort
Srinagar: At least one tourist was killed and several are injured, some critically, in an attack in south Kashmir's Pahalgam health resort where a group of suspected militants opened fire at tourists today (April 22). At least two victims were brought to Anantnag district hospital in a critical state at around 4:30 pm today. Two more victims were taken to a nearby medical centre where their condition is reported to be stable. Reports and officials said that gunshots were heard at around 2:50 pm on Tuesday in Baisaran meadow which is a rugged seven kilometres trail from Pahalgam bus stand and apparently very popular among day hikers and other adventure tourists. 'I was eating bhelpuri (a popular snack) with my husband when a man came and shot him. He (gunman) said he was perhaps a Muslim and that is why he shot him,' a young woman in tears can be seen narrating to a local news gatherer, according to a video which circulated on social media. A screengrab from a video circulating on the Pahalgam attack showing a woman with a blood-smeared face. A middle-aged woman with blood-smeared face and an anguished teenager can also be seen in the video while the Kashmiri man doing the shooting can be heard assuring the victims that they had nothing to be afraid of and that he was going to stay with them. 'Please save my husband. For god's sake, save him,' another woman screams at him. At some distance, a young man wearing a camouflaged shirt can be seen lying motionless on the ground in a bloodied state while a local horseman with a phone hooked to his ear passes by. A screengrab from a video circulating on the Pahalgam attack showing two bodies lying in a meadow. The camera then turns to the meadow where two to three persons can be seen also lying on the ground motionless at some distance from each other. 'Brother please help us. Please ask for help. His condition is bad,' another young woman says of her husband to the man shooting the video who in turn offers them water as the 49-second video comes to end. Soon after the news reached the district headquarters, a team of civil and police officials from Anantnag rushed to the meadow in the upper reaches of Pahalgam which is not serviced by road. The only way to reach the meadow is by hiking, on horseback or in a chopper. A group of hikers were visiting the area at the time of the firing, officials said. A cordon and search operation also involving the army was launched in the area following the attack. Choppers were seen hovering over the area purportedly to trace the attackers, witnesses said. Sources said that some of the victims have been critically injured in the attack. This has triggered a wave of anxiety and fears in the popular south Kashmir health resort as some believe it could deal a blow to the tourism sector. While the Print is the first to report that one tourist has passed away, the identity of the deceased and the injured was not immediately known. According to a report, foreigners are among injured. There has been no official statement about the attack at the time when this report was filed. According to one report, a woman, who is believed to be among the victims, rang up the police control room to report the attack, stating that her husband had been hit in the head and that six to seven more tourists were injured in the attack. The Wire couldn't immediately verify the report. 'My husband was shot in the head while seven others were also injured in the attack,' the unidentified woman told PTI over phone, pleading for help in evacuating the injured. According to another PTI report, prime minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with the Union home minister Amit Shah on the attack. The PM asked Shah to take 'all suitable measures' and 'visit the site,' the agency reported, quoting government sources. J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah, Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti, J&K Congress president Tariq Karra, Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone, senior Bhartiya Janata Party leader Ravinder Raina and other political leaders also condemned the attack.
