The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of about $1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility.

In a statement, the Washington-based global lender said its Executive Board concluded the initial review of Pakistan's economic reform programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said Pakistan's open support for terrorists killed in India's recent retaliation proves the country is not just a shelter for terrorism but is now "struggling for its own existence."

"After India's action, when terrorists were killed, Pakistan's top military officers and politicians were seen attending their funerals.

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has requested the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to allow him to remain with the domestic giants, a month after asking for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to switch to Goa.

In April, Jaiswal surprised everyone by writing to the MCA to seek its approval for a shock move to Goa. On its part, the MCA too had swiftly approved Jaiswal's request.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India's border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said.

The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border in Jammu, killing at least seven terrorists and destroying a Pakistan Rangers post.

Amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, an air warning has been received from the Air Force station of a possible attack in Chandigarh on Friday.

Taking to X, the official account of the Chandigarh administration said, "Sirens are being sounded." It further advised civilians to remain indoors and away from balconies.

The 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has been suspended indefinitely on Friday (May 9) amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Earlier, BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla said that the board would take a decision of future of IPL 2025 after consulting the central government.

India on Thursday said it had neutralised an air defence system in Lahore in a measured military response to Pakistan’s attempted drone and missile attacks on multiple Indian military installations the previous night. The Indian armed forces stated that the retaliation was calibrated, targeting military assets with precision and avoiding civilian casualties.

India on Thursday said it had neutralised an air defence system in Lahore in a measured military response to Pakistan’s attempted drone and missile attacks on multiple Indian military installations the previous night. The Indian armed forces stated that the retaliation was calibrated, targeting military assets with precision and avoiding civilian casualties.

India on Thursday said it had neutralised an air defence system in Lahore in a measured military response to Pakistan’s attempted drone and missile attacks on multiple Indian military installations the previous night. The Indian armed forces stated that the retaliation was calibrated, targeting military assets with precision and avoiding civilian casualties.

Stock market trading in Pakistan was halted on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-30 index plunged 7.2 per cent, a day after India launched targeted strikes following last month's terror attacks.

The benchmark KSE-30 index fell nearly 3 per cent on Wednesday, before being halted for trade on Thursday, as investors watch out for the future escalation of tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.

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