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Explosion in Lahore Sparks Panic Amid Rising Tensions

5/8/2025

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A powerful explosion rocked Lahore, Pakistan, on Thursday, igniting panic as residents fled amidst blaring sirens. In the wake of India's strikes on terror camps, flights were grounded across multiple airports. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attacks, promising a fierce retaliation, as rising tensions sent shockwaves through financial markets.

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A powerful explosion rocked Lahore, Pakistan, on Thursday, igniting panic as residents fled amidst blaring sirens. In the wake of India's strikes on terror camps, flights were grounded across multiple airports. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attacks, promising a fierce retaliation, as rising tensions sent shockwaves through financial markets.