Pakistan's 'Loan Appeal' Tweet Sparks Storm, Govt Now Claims Account Was Hacked
This public appeal, coming amidst an active military confrontation, signalled the financial strain Pakistan is facing following a series of failed strikes and retaliatory action by India.
A dramatic tweet from Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs — pleading for international loans amid a military standoff with India — sparked global attention on Friday. But within hours, the narrative took a twist, with Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting claiming that the Economic Affairs Division’s official X (formerly Twitter) account had been hacked.
The now-deleted post had read: "Govt of Pakistan appeals to International Partners for more loans after heavy losses inflicted by enemy. Amid escalating war and stocks crash, we urge international partners to help de-escalate." The tweet was widely shared and interpreted as an unusual public admission of financial strain during wartime.
Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting claims that the 'X' account of the govt's Ministry of Economic Affairs, Economic Affairs Division was hacked https://t.co/SQbnZ8QJjj pic.twitter.com/wwBpynQhR7
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025
'Hacked Account', Claims Pakistan
In a statement released later in the day, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that the post was not authorised and that the X account of the Economic Affairs Division had been compromised. The government has launched an investigation into the alleged breach.
Despite the hacking claim, the tweet had already triggered reactions from analysts and observers, given its timing during a serious military escalation with India. The post, which appeared during active conflict, raised questions about Pakistan’s internal preparedness and economic resilience.
India Thwarts Multiple Strikes, Hits Back
The tweet came shortly after Pakistan launched a wave of drones and missiles at Indian military bases, including key locations in Jammu and Pathankot. The Indian Defence Ministry had earlier confirmed that its armed forces had intercepted Pakistani strikes aimed at around 15 strategic sites across northern and western India — including Srinagar, Amritsar, Bathinda, Chandigarh, and Bhuj.
India responded swiftly, deploying kamikaze drones to neutralise Pakistani air defence systems. One such system in Lahore was reportedly destroyed. “Indian response has been in the same domain with same intensity as Pakistan. It has been reliably learnt that an air defence system at Lahore has been neutralised,” the Defence Ministry said.
High-Level Briefings, Border Defences on Alert
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed on India’s countermeasures following the failed Pakistani strikes. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is overseeing the situation, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh convened a high-level meeting with the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force to assess the evolving security scenario.
According to inputs, eight missiles were fired by Pakistan targeting areas such as Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia. All were intercepted by Indian Air Defence Units.
A Defence Ministry spokesperson confirmed that military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were also targeted using drones and missiles. “The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported. India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people,” the spokesperson said.
While tensions remain high along the border, Pakistan’s shifting narrative — from a public loan appeal to a hacking claim — has added a layer of confusion to an already volatile situation.
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