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A travel agent in Lahore, Pakistan, is at the center of a major espionage scandal targeting India.

By Aniket Chakraborty

June 7, 2025

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Noshaba Shehzad, codenamed ‘Madam N’, allegedly worked under Pakistan’s ISI to aid Indian influencers' entry into Pakistan.

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She ran ‘Jaiyana Travel and Tourism’, helping thousands cross borders under the guise of Sikh and Hindu pilgrimages.

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Her role surfaced after the arrest of Indian influencer Jyoti Malhotra, revealing links to a 500-person sleeper cell network.

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Intelligence sources say Shehzad introduced influencers to Pakistani military and intelligence handlers.

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She maintained close ties with embassy officials in Delhi, expediting visas with “a single phone call”.

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Shehzad allegedly charged Indian pilgrims high fees, funneling funds into ISI propaganda efforts.

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Despite no official tourism visa policy, her agency monopolized religious travel between India and Pakistan.

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Her growing influence included agents in Indian cities promoting her agency via social media platforms.

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The case has reignited diplomatic tensions and raised national security concerns in India.

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