Fri May 09 06:37:43 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Claims X Account Hacked After Plea for Loans Amidst India’s Operation Sindoor
**ISLAMABAD, May 9, 2025** – The Pakistani government has claimed that its Economic Affairs Division’s account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was hacked following a post pleading for increased international loans. The post, which appeared to be a desperate appeal for financial aid amidst losses incurred due to India’s ongoing Operation Sindoor, was swiftly declared fake by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fact Checker.
Operation Sindoor, a military operation targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, is reportedly causing significant economic damage to Pakistan. The purportedly hacked post highlighted this, expressing concerns about plummeting stock markets and urging international partners to intervene both financially and diplomatically to de-escalate the situation.
While Pakistan insists the post was the work of hackers, the incident underscores the escalating tensions and economic strain resulting from India’s military operation. The authenticity of the original post and the full extent of the economic damage remain to be seen.
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