International

Pakistan-Afghanistan Prepare For Second Round Of Talks In Türkiye

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan are scheduled to meet in Istanbul, Türkiye, for a second round of border-security talks aimed at curbing escalating cross-border violence. The session follows an earlier cease-fire agreement brokered by Doha on October 19 that both sides pledged to honour. The focus now is on establishing a joint monitoring mechanism to […]

International

Tech Giants Fund Trump’s $300 M White House Ballroom

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Major U.S. technology and defence companies are among the donors funding Donald Trump’s proposed 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, estimated at around $300 million. The project is being managed through the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall, which oversees the private funds financing the construction. Corporate Donors & Funding Details The recently released

National

“Why Single Out India?” Goyal Challenges Western Oil Sanction Bias

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has questioned the selective approach of Western nations towards sanctions on Russian oil, asking why India is being singled out. Speaking at a session in Berlin, Goyal pointed out that while European countries, including Germany and the UK, have reportedly secured exemptions from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, […]

Business Finance

Allegations Raised Over LIC Funds, Rejected By Insurer

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has firmly denied allegations that it misused the savings of its policyholders to benefit the Adani Group. The claims were made by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, who alleged that “the savings of LIC’s 30 crore policyholders were systematically misused to benefit Adani Group companies.” LIC’s Response LIC dismissed […]

International

Pakistan Issues Airspace Alert In Response To India’s ‘Ex Trishul’

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Pakistan has responded to India’s large-scale tri-services exercise ‘Ex Trishul’ by issuing a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting its own airspace on October 28 and 29. The move came days before India begins the exercise along its western frontier, particularly in the Sir Creek region near the maritime boundary. India’s Exercise Trishul India has planned […]

Business

JPMorgan’s Dimon: US Must Act To Fix Supply Chains

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Jamie Dimon, Chief Executive of JPMorgan Chase, has warned that the United States is “too reliant on unreliable sources” for vital materials, manufacturing and products critical to national security. In remarks first reported by Business Insider, he announced a new ten-year plan worth US $1.5 trillion, called the Security and Resiliency Initiative, aimed at rebuilding […]

Cricket Sports

Rohit Sharma Sets New Record With Century Vs Australia

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

India sealed a dominant nine-wicket win over Australia in the third men’s ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Rohit Sharma smashing an unbeaten 121 to claim his 33rd ODI century. This milestone allowed him to surpass Virat Kohli’s previous tally and move closer to the all-time list. The Indian chase was rapid and efficient, […]

Cricket Sports

Pakistan Captain Criticises Venue Planning After Winless World Cup

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Pakistan’s women’s cricket team ended their 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign without a single win, drawing frustration from captain Fatima Sana. The team suffered four defeats, while three matches were washed out due to persistent rain in Colombo. Rain Hampers Pakistan’s Campaign Their final group match against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa […]

International

US Influence On Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal Claimed By Ex-CIA Officer

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has alleged that the United States exercised significant influence over Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme during the presidency of Pervez Musharraf. He claimed that Washington provided extensive financial aid in return for control and oversight of Islamabad’s nuclear assets. Musharraf’s Alleged Cooperation Kiriakou said that Musharraf

International

FATF Warns Pakistan: Grey-List Exit Not A Shield

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has cautioned Pakistan that its removal from the grey list in October 2022 does not make it immune to scrutiny over money laundering and terror-financing risks. The watchdog underlined that countries exiting the list must continue with strict monitoring and cannot assume “bullet-proof” protection. Pakistan’s Compliance Record Pakistan