International

Iran Warns US Before Ceasefire Deadline

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States as the deadline for the current ceasefire approaches, saying it is prepared to unveil “new cards on the battlefield” if fighting resumes. The statement comes amid uncertainty over whether another round of talks between Tehran and Washington will take place, with tensions remaining high over […]

International

Iran Says Ceasefire Gaps Remain As Hormuz Stays Shut

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

Iran has said there are still major gaps in its talks with the United States as the current ceasefire in the wider Middle East conflict nears its end. The latest statement came as Tehran also kept the Strait of Hormuz shut, linking any easing of maritime restrictions to the removal of the US naval blockade […]

International

Iran Reimposes Hormuz Restrictions Amid Row

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Iran Reimposes Hormuz Restrictions Amid Ceasefire Row Iran has reimposed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of violating the understanding under which the key maritime route had briefly reopened. The move came a day after hopes rose that commercial navigation might normalise, but renewed tensions have again thrown one of the […]

International

Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Lebanon Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing hope that the development will lead to lasting peace in the region. His statement comes at a time of wider diplomatic activity across West Asia, as several countries continue efforts to prevent further escalation. Pakistan PM on Lebanon Ceasefire In […]

International

Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Truce

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Truce US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on April 16, saying the pause in fighting is intended to create space for wider diplomatic efforts in the region. The truce comes after weeks of intense cross-border escalation involving Israel and Hezbollah, with Washington now trying to […]

International

US, Iran Weigh Truce Extension on Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

The United States and Iran are considering extending their current ceasefire by another two weeks as mediators try to keep negotiations alive and avoid a fresh round of fighting. The effort comes as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping restrictions continue to disrupt global energy supplies and keep markets nervous. US-Iran […]

International

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire May Not Be Extended

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he is not considering an extension of the current ceasefire with Iran, signalling that Washington wants a broader and more permanent deal instead of another short-term pause. His remarks come as the United States and Iran prepare for another round of talks amid continuing tensions across West Asia. Trump […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump’s “Saved Sharif” Claim And Pakistan’s Victory “Lahori Churan” To Awam Cannot Both Be True

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

To the Pakistani awam, this is not a question of patriotism. It is a question of whether you are willing to look at a contradiction sitting right in front of you. For days, you have been fed the familiar story that Pakistan stood tall, stared India down, and emerged with its honour intact. You are […]

National

Jag Vikram Crosses Hormuz After Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

An India-flagged LPG tanker, Jag Vikram, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first Indian-flagged vessel to make the transit after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The move is being seen as an important development for India’s fuel supply chain, though broader shipping activity through the strategic waterway is still recovering slowly. Jag Vikram Crosses Strait […]

International

Iran Sets Conditions For US Truce Talks

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

Iran has set fresh conditions for engaging in truce talks with the United States, insisting that a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of its frozen financial assets must be completed before negotiations can begin. The move adds new complexity to an already fragile diplomatic process linked to the wider regional conflict. Iran Sets Conditions […]