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How fact-checker Mohammed Zubair turned India’s Chief of Information War during Op Sindoor night

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Pakistani nationals in India get relief as MHA expands exemption list, eases deportation threat

The Ministry of Home Affairs has included individuals with pending visa applications & women of Pakistani origin who are married to Indian men and are living on LTVs.

‘What about Zaid Hamid?’ asks Pakistani YouTuber banned in India

Zaid Hamid, known for spreading hatred against India, is often featured on Indian primetime news channels. Meanwhile, India has blacklisted 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including independent podcasters, journalists, and major networks like Dawn and ARY News.

CM Fadnavis says list of Pakistani nationals living in Maharashtra ready, tracking their departure

Fadnavis said the visas of Pakistani citizens have been cancelled and they have been asked to leave the country in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Pakistani nationals begin leaving India after Indian govt orders closure of Attari border

Pakistanis nationals were given 48 hours to leave. Several shared their frustration, saying that innocent people should not suffer because of the actions of a few.

‘Shoaib Akhtar looks like Shahid Kapoor’s gym trainer’—Pakistani fan on Dubai meetup

Shoaib Akhtar and Shahid Kapoor seemed to interact in a casual manner at the International League T20 in Dubai, surrounded by enthusiastic fans at the event.

‘Are supporters of AAP Pakistanis?’ Arvind Kejriwal criticises Amit Shah

Despite BJP’s denials, Delhi chief minister once again alleged that PM Modi was going to name Amit Shah as his successor and urged the Union Home Minister to not become ‘arrogant.’

I declined Ambanis’ invite because I had to select the PM—Pakistani General X

My approval ratings are as high as 88% in the Gallup survey. But as Pakistan's Army chief, am I happy? Absolutely not. My jihad will continue until I find the 12 percent who think otherwise.

‘Won’t let enemies damage brotherly ties’ — Iran condemns attack that left nine Pakistanis dead

This comes weeks after the countries carried out airstrikes against each other. Unidentified gunmen launched attack in Saravan Saturday, no one has claimed responsibility for it yet.

Zayn Malik’s album teaser ridiculed by Pakistanis for being too ‘Pakistani’

Since Zayn Malik posted his album teaser on Instagram and Twitter, fans in Pakistan have ripped it apart for its shoddy production and cringe factor.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.