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Bleeding in Silence: How India’s Strategic Autonomy Enables Global Inaction on Pakistan’s Terrorism

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

India has long championed a foreign policy rooted in strategic autonomy—an approach that prioritizes sovereignty, non-alignment, and independent decision-making over formal alliances or geopolitical bloc politics. This doctrine, deeply rooted in India’s post-colonial identity and Cold War experience, has earned the country a reputation as a responsible power, reluctant to

International

US Urges India-Pakistan De-escalation in Call With Pak Army Chief

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

In a diplomatic intervention aimed at calming rising tensions in South Asia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on Friday with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir. The call, confirmed by a spokesperson from the US Department of State, focused on the urgent need for both India and Pakistan to pursue […]

Defence National

BSF Destroys Terror Launch Pad in Pakistan’s Sialkot

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

In a precision cross-border operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully destroyed a terrorist launch pad located in Looni village of Pakistan’s Sialkot district, directly across from the Akhnoor sector in Jammu. The strike marks a significant tactical success in India’s efforts to neutralise cross-border terror infrastructure. According to defence

Defence National

Indian Army Downs Pakistan Armed Drone in Kutch Sector

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

In a decisive defensive action, the Indian Army successfully intercepted and destroyed a Pakistan Army armed drone in the Kutch sector of Gujarat. According to senior defence officials, the drone — identified as a loitering munition — was neutralised using the Indian Army’s L-70 air defence guns, marking a significant operational success amidst heightened border […]

National

Explosions Rock 3 Pakistan Air Bases, Airspace Closed – Reports

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, powerful explosions were reported early Saturday morning at three Pakistani air bases, including a high-security installation near Islamabad. The blasts, which occurred almost simultaneously, sent shockwaves across Pakistan’s military establishment and triggered a complete shutdown of national airspace to all civilian aircraft.

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Drone War Escalates: Jammu, Srinagar Airports Targeted in 24 Hours

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply over the past 24 hours as two key Indian airports — Jammu and Srinagar — came under aerial assault. On Thursday night, a wave of approximately 300–400 drones was launched by Pakistan across the western sector, attempting to strike both military and civilian infrastructure deep inside Indian territory. […]

International

IMF Clears $1 Billion Loan to Pakistan Amid India’s Objection

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has approved the disbursement of a $1 billion loan to Pakistan under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), despite serious objections raised by India. This latest tranche brings Pakistan’s total disbursement under the program to $2 billion. Additionally, Pakistan secured another $1.4 billion through the Resilience and Sustainability Facility to

International

Trump Calls for Urgent De-escalation in India-Pakistan Standoff

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise in the wake of Operation Sindoor and escalating cross-border hostilities, the White House has reiterated President Donald Trump’s desire for a swift and peaceful resolution to the conflict. Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the U.S. administration is actively

National

Multiple Aerial Threats Intercepted in Jaisalmer for Second Night

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

For the second consecutive night, multiple aerial threats from Pakistan were intercepted by Indian air defence systems over Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, late Friday. The incidents triggered a high-security red alert across border districts and led to enforced blackouts, as authorities worked to ensure civilian safety amid mounting regional tensions. According to defence sources,

Cricket Sports

PSL 2025 Indefinitely Postponed After UAE Pulls Out

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

In a major blow to Pakistan’s cricketing calendar, the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 has been indefinitely postponed after the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) withdrew its support to host the remaining matches in the United Arab Emirates. The decision comes amid intensifying military conflict between India and Pakistan, raising serious logistical and […]