International

Trump Pledges Swift Resolution To Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Crisis

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will resolve the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan “very quickly.” His remarks came during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where he highlighted Washington’s willingness to engage in efforts to reduce border tensions. Ongoing Talks Negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are taking place in Istanbul following

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Pakistan Minister Warns of “Open War” With Afghanistan if Peace Talks Fails

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned on October 25 2025 that Islamabad could enter into “open war” with Afghanistan if the ongoing peace talks collapse. He spoke from Sialkot, stating: “We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them.” The talks, held in Istanbul, follow a cease-fire […]

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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 […]

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Afghanistan to Build Dam on Kunar River To Restrict Water to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has announced plans to construct a dam on the Kunar River, a major tributary that flows into Pakistan, in a move that could restrict water supply to its eastern neighbour. The declaration comes after India suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty earlier this year, further heightening regional tensions […]

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Afghanistan Rejects Pakistan’s India-Proxy Allegations

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Afghanistan’s defence minister, has rejected Pakistan’s allegations that India is involved in proxy activities against Islamabad. Mujahid described the claims as “unfounded, illogical and unacceptable,” emphasising that Afghanistan maintains independent relations and will deepen cooperation with India based solely on its national interests.

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Afridi Slams Afghanistan Over Pakistan Ties

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has accused Afghanistan of forgetting the “favors” his country extended and criticised its leaders for warming up to India. He said Pakistan had stood by Afghanistan during difficult times but now sees shifting allegiances. Claims of Past Support Afridi pointed to Pakistan’s assistance to Afghan refugees over decades and said […]

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Afghan MP Rebukes Pakistan’s Proxy War Remark

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Former Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil has strongly responded to Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif after he accused Afghanistan of being part of an “India-led proxy war.” She said Pakistan never truly hosted Afghans but instead “milked them for billions, global relevance, cheap labour and geopolitical leverage,” adding that Afghans “paid the price” for Pakistan’s

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Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Qatar announced on Saturday that Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after days of heavy cross-border clashes. The talks, held in Doha with Qatar acting as mediator and Turkey providing support, brought representatives from both countries to the table. Intense Border Clashes The ceasefire agreement follows a week of escalating violence along […]

Cricket Sports

Rashid Khan Slams Strike on Afghan Cricketers

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan strongly condemned Pakistan following a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province that killed three Afghan cricketers. He described the attack as “immoral and barbaric,” and expressed deep sorrow at the loss. Details of the Incident The Afghanistan Cricket Board reported that the players—identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—were

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Afghanistan Withdraws From Tri-Series

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

Afghanistan has pulled out of the T20 tri-nation series that was to be hosted in Pakistan, following the death of three Afghan cricketers in a cross-border airstrike. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the decision in a statement. Players Killed in Border Strike The board identified the cricketers as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon. They were […]