After the intense night of May 8-9, Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs claimed that their official X account (formerly called Twitter) had been hacked, following a post that appeared seeking international loans in light of escalating tensions with India.
According to a report from news agency Reuters, the Pakistan ministry said, "We are working to have Twitter (X) switched off." Along with this, they also clarified that they had not made the post in question.
The report further mentioned that the message from the handle read, ¡°Govt of Pakistan appeals to international partners for more loans after heavy losses inflicted by the enemy. Amid escalating war and stock crashes, we urge international partners to help de-escalate. Nation urged to remain steadfast."
Well, there is no doubt that Pakistan's economy is in the doldrums, and Pakistan is the IMF's fourth-largest debtor, with an outstanding debt of nearly USD 8.8 billion.
On the other hand, on Monday, Moody's also warned that sustained escalation in tension with India could hurt Pakistan's growth and may also affect its fiscal consolidation and stability of macroeconomics.
The military tension between India and Pakistan escalated on Thursday after a retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out the missile and drone strikes on nine terror locations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early Wednesday.
As tensions with Pakistan escalated, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that there would be no limitations when it comes to safeguarding India's sovereignty and confirmed that the nation is fully prepared to respond accordingly.
He went on to mention that India has always played the key role of a responsible nation exercising great restraint, and it also believes in resolving problems through dialogue. "However, if anyone tries to take advantage of this restraint, they will face quality action," he said.
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