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Pakistan’s 18% Defence Budget Hike Amid Economic Crisis

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Pakistan has announced an 18% increase in its defence budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, raising the allocation to over Rs 2.5 trillion. This decision comes amid ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has expressed concerns over the country’s fiscal priorities during its economic crisis. The proposed hike in defence spending has […]

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Jaish Commander Abdul Aziz Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

In a significant development for regional counter-terrorism efforts, senior Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Abdul Aziz Esar has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The news has triggered speculation and intrigue, given Aziz’s long-standing role in operational planning and indoctrination within the Pakistan-based terror network. Aziz was

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Gilgit-Baltistan Protesters Block CPEC Route Amid Rising Discontent

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Thousands of residents across Gilgit-Baltistan have launched a large-scale blockade of the Karakoram Highway, cutting off one of the most strategic arteries of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The protest, entering its third day, is a direct response to the Pakistani federal government’s trade restrictions and customs delays at the Khunjerab Pass, which

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North Korea Upgrades Military with Russian Aid Amid Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

North Korea is undergoing a rapid military transformation, largely enabled by its growing partnership with Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. This alliance, formed out of mutual necessity, is reshaping Pyongyang’s defense capabilities and giving it unprecedented access to advanced technology and frontline combat experience. Military Barter: Artillery for Tech As

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Sikh Groups Warn Labour of Boycott Over Blue Star Inquiry Delay

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Sikh Federation UK has warned of a widespread campaign to boycott Labour Party politicians if Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government fails to announce a judge-led public inquiry into Britain’s role in the 1984 Operation Blue Star by the end of July. The move could escalate tensions with the Sikh diaspora ahead of the next […]

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Lockheed Martin Stock Flat Despite India-Pak Conflict, F-16 Questions Loom

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and manufacturer of the F-16 fighter jet, witnessed near-zero returns on its stock in May 2025. Despite geopolitical tensions and the deployment of its aircraft in the India-Pakistan military standoff earlier in the month, the company’s share price inched up by just 0.97%, closing at $482.38 […]

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Iran Likely to Reject U.S. Nuclear Deal Over Enrichment, Sanctions Terms

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Iran is expected to formally reject a recent U.S. nuclear proposal, calling the plan one-sided and dismissing it as a diplomatic non-starter. The proposal, relayed through Omani mediation, has reportedly failed to address Iran’s long-standing demands related to uranium enrichment rights and immediate sanctions relief. Iran Firm on Uranium Enrichment Rights At the

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Bangladesh Grants Tax-Free Status to ‘July Warriors’ in Historic Recognition

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In a landmark decision, Bangladesh’s interim government has officially granted tax-free status to the “July Warriors”—individuals who played a prominent role in the 2024 mass uprising that led to the fall of the previous regime. The move equates these modern-day protestors with the veterans of the 1971 Liberation War, marking a radical political and symbolic

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China Deploys Dual Carrier Groups Near Taiwan in Show of Force

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

China has dramatically intensified its military posture around Taiwan by deploying two aircraft carrier groups and nearly 70 warships during May 2025. This marks one of the largest demonstrations of Chinese naval power in the region and has drawn sharp responses from Taiwan, Japan, and the United States. Massive Naval Deployment The People’s Liberation Army […]

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Singapore Retains Top Spot as India’s Largest FDI Source in FY25

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

Singapore has once again emerged as India’s largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the seventh consecutive fiscal year, reinforcing its pivotal role in India’s economic expansion. For the fiscal year 2024–25, Singapore contributed a total of $14.94 billion, surpassing its previous year’s investment of $11.77 billion. Singapore FDI India Accounting for