Drone Strike Hits Rawalpindi Stadium

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A drone struck near Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, causing damage just hours before a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings

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The drone crash partially damaged a nearby restaurant, injuring two civilians who were taken to a local hospital. Authorities have sealed the area and are investigating the drone’s origin

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The scheduled PSL match at 8 PM faced uncertainty due to the incident, raising concerns over player and spectator safety

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) called an emergency meeting to discuss the continuation of the PSL amid escalating tensions

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The drone strike occurred amid heightened tensions following India's Operation Sindoor, targeting terror camps in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack

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Pakistan reported shooting down multiple drones across cities including Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi, attributing them to Indian aggression

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Apart from the injuries near the stadium, other drone-related incidents have resulted in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in various Pakistani cities

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Global powers, including the U.S., China, and Russia, have urged both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation

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The ongoing tensions have negatively impacted financial markets in both countries, with Pakistan's stock index experiencing significant declines

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