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Pakistan Army Chief Visits US for Second Time in Two Months

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has arrived in the United States for his second official visit in less than two months. The back-to-back visits have sparked fresh speculation about ongoing strategic and security discussions between the two countries, particularly in the context of regional developments. Sources indicate that General Munir is expected […]

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Putin and Trump to Meet Soon, Confirms Kremlin

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet in the coming days, according to a formal announcement from Moscow. The Kremlin stated that the meeting was proposed by the U.S. side and both countries are currently finalizing the details, including the location and timing. Officials involved in the planning confirmed […]

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Helicopter Crash in Ghana Kills Two Ministers, Six Others

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

A tragic helicopter crash in Ghana has claimed the lives of eight people, including two senior government ministers. The crash occurred on Tuesday near the town of Manso-Nkwanta in the Ashanti region, according to local authorities. The aircraft was reportedly en route from the northern region to the capital, Accra, when it went down in […]

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Trump Says India Tariffs Meant as Warning to China

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose a 25% additional tariff on Indian goods, saying it is also a signal to China. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump said that the move was not just about India, but a warning to countries that continue to take advantage of the United States […]

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Trump Unclear If India Tariffs Tied to Ukraine Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has not given a clear answer on whether the additional tariffs he has proposed on Indian goods would be lifted if a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine were to take place. His response came during a press briefing on ongoing global trade negotiations and the war in Eastern Europe. When […]

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Pakistan Bureaucrats Accused of Portugal Exit Plan

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that over half of the country’s top bureaucrats are preparing to relocate abroad by securing foreign residencies through property investments in Portugal. His comments, made via a social media post, have triggered significant public backlash and reignited concerns over corruption and capital flight from the nation’s

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China Offers 10,800 Yuan Baby Bonus to Boost Birth Rate

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

China has launched a national cash incentive scheme offering families 10,800 yuan (approx. $1,500) per child under the age of three, in an effort to reverse the country’s declining birth rate. The bonus will be paid as 3,600 yuan annually over three years for each eligible child. Nationwide Scheme Targets 20 Million Families The scheme, […]

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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, raising the total tariff level to 50%. The decision comes in response to India’s continued purchase of crude oil from Russia, which Trump claims is indirectly helping fund the war in Ukraine. India Accused of Profiting from Russian Oil Trump alleged that […]

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Pakistan to Repatriate 1.3M Afghan PoR Holders from Sept 1

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Pakistan will start repatriating over 1.3 million Afghan nationals holding expired Proof of Registration (PoR) cards from September 1, 2025. The move is part of the country’s expanded Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP), following the expiry of PoR cards on June 30. These Afghan residents are now considered undocumented under Pakistani law. Voluntary Exit Phase

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U.S. Faces 150,000 Fewer Foreign Students This Fall

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

The United States is expected to see a 30–40% drop in new international student enrollments for the upcoming September 2025 intake. The projected decline could result in nearly 150,000 fewer foreign students, raising concerns across universities and communities dependent on student spending. Economic Impact Could Exceed $7 Billion A drop of this scale is expected […]