Business Finance

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Urges Banks to Increase MSME Lending

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged banks to step up lending to the MSME sector, infrastructure projects, and industry. She emphasised that banks with strong balance sheets should take lead in driving credit growth. Collaboration with NBFCs & PSBs Sitharaman encouraged deeper partnerships between public sector banks (PSBs) and non-banking financial companies

International

Sheikh Hasina Backers Protest Yunus at UN

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

During the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, supporters of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina protested outside the United Nations headquarters. They chanted slogans such as “Yunus is Pakistani” and “Go back to Pakistan” aimed at Muhammad Yunus, the interim Chief Adviser of Bangladesh. Accusations by Protesters Protesters accused Yunus of political bias

International

Trump Official Assaulted at UNGA, Suspect Arrested

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) official was assaulted inside the United Nations during the General Assembly session. The White House says the official was followed into a bathroom, recorded, verbally harassed, and physically attacked. Arrest & Charges The attacker was arrested by New York City police and charged with assault, attempted […]

International

Netanyahu Urges Israel to ‘Finish the Job’

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

During a 45-minute address at the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel “must finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza. Several delegates walked out in protest as he began his speech. Key Statements Netanyahu criticised Western governments for recognising a Palestinian state, calling such moves “disgraceful” and a

Op-Eds Opinion

Peace Requires Diplomats, Not Dramatists: Why Zelensky Must Tone Down the Theatrics

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent warning to Russia — “end war or find bomb shelters” — sounded less like the words of a wartime statesman and more like a line lifted from a Hollywood script. It was a reminder that Zelenskyy, once an actor and comedian, still leans heavily on his background in performance to […]

International

UN Rejects Bid to Delay Iran Sanctions

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

The United Nations Security Council voted 9 against, 4 in favour, and 2 abstentions to reject a resolution proposed by Russia and China. The resolution sought to delay the reimposition of U.N. sanctions on Iran. With its failure, the “snapback sanctions” under the 2015 nuclear deal will take effect. Snapback Mechanism Activated The sanctions being […]

International

Harris Slams Comey Prosecution as “Unrelenting”

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticised the federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, calling it “frustrating” and accusing President Donald Trump of pursuing a relentless campaign to punish critics. Nature of the Indictment Comey faces two felony counts over statements he made in 2020: one for allegedly making false statements to […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Begging Bowls and Boastful Speeches: Pakistan’s UNGA Hypocrisy

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

Shehbaz Sharif’s performance at the UN General Assembly this year was a textbook example of Pakistan’s foreign policy in action — loud, theatrical, and hollow. Standing at the world’s most important diplomatic forum, the Prime Minister of a debt-strangled country declared that Pakistan had downed seven Indian jets, glorified Operation Sindoor, thanked China, Turkey, Iran

National

Activist Wangchuk Arrested After Ladakh Protests

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

On September 26, 2025, Indian police arrested Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, two days after violent protests in Leh that left at least four people dead. Authorities allege he made provocative remarks that fueled the unrest. The Protests The demonstrations began as a call for statehood, job quotas, and greater autonomy for Ladakh. Protesters clashed with […]

International

Pakistan Pleaded Ceasefire in Operation Sindoor – India at UNGA

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

India used its Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly to counter Pakistan’s claims about Operation Sindoor, stating that Pakistan’s military had pleaded for a cessation of hostilities during the operation. India’s Version India said that in early May 2025, Pakistan asked India to stop fighting after Indian strikes had degraded militant infrastructure. According […]