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Pakistan's Defence Minister Claims Cyber Warriors Shut Down IPL Match

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Jun 16, 2025 — 1 min read

Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, made a bold claim in the National Assembly that his country's "cyber warriors" had shut down the floodlights during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Dharamsala, sparking ridicule and criticism online. Asif's claims of a cyber attack on India's power grid and dam systems have been met with skepticism, with many questioning the validity of such statements. The incident has highlighted the spread of misinformation and the need for credible sources in times of national security and public safety concerns.

Key Takeaways:

Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, claimed that Pakistan's "cyber warriors" had shut down the floodlights during an IPL match in Dharamsala.
Asif alleged that the cyber attack also disrupted India's power grid and dam systems, releasing water from dams.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the match was abandoned due to a "significant technical failure," not a cyber attack.
Many online users criticized Asif's claims as unrealistic, with some pointing out that IPL floodlights run on secure electrical systems and cannot be hacked like a home router.
Asif had made similar unsubstantiated claims in the past, including stating that Pakistan's air force had shot down five Indian fighter jets without providing evidence.
The incident highlights the spread of misinformation and the importance of verifying credible sources in times of national security and public safety concerns.

Statistics:

29 seconds: the length of the video clip of Khawaja Asif's comments in the National Assembly.
5: the number of Indian fighter jets that Asif claimed were shot down by Pakistan's air force, without providing evidence.
10.1: the number of overs that were played before the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was abandoned due to a sudden power outage.

Sources:

"Pakistan's Defence Minister Claims Cyber Warriors Shut Down IPL Match" (no publication date mentioned)
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Pakistani National Assembly

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