Op-Eds Opinion

Khawaja Asif’s Israel Remarks Expose Pakistan’s Mediation Claim as Political Theatre

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Khawaja Muhammad Asif’s recent remarks calling Israel a “curse for humanity” have done more than just trigger diplomatic outrage. They have exposed a fundamental contradiction at the heart of Pakistan’s foreign policy posture. At a time when Pakistan is attempting to position itself as a potential mediator in the ongoing West Asian tensions, such rhetoric […]

International

Iran Rejects Pakistan Peace Mediation Bid

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Iran Rejects Pakistan Peace Mediation Bid Iran has reportedly refused to engage with a Pakistan-backed effort to broker talks with the United States, weakening Islamabad’s attempt to present itself as a mediator in the worsening West Asia crisis. The reported decision suggests Tehran is not prepared to accept outside diplomatic frameworks that do not address […]

International

India, Azerbaijan Move To Reset Ties

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

India, Azerbaijan Move To Reset Ties India and Azerbaijan have begun efforts to repair bilateral ties nearly a year after tensions strained the relationship, with both sides holding fresh diplomatic talks in Baku to move the relationship back on track. The discussions focused on rebuilding trust and expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Saudi Jabs to Macron Mockery: Trump Is Burning Bridges Fast

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

In quick succession, the President of the United States has taken public swipes at Saudi leadership and Emmanuel Macron, not over some carefully argued policy dispute, but through the sort of cheap, personal sneering one expects from a washed-up television bully, not the occupant of the White House. This is not candour. This is not […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Nirupama Rao Restarted Pakistan Talks After 26/11, Now Wants More Engagement

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

When former Foreign Secretary Nirupama Menon Rao recently suggested that women from India and Pakistan should come together to explore new avenues of engagement, it was presented as a thoughtful, forward-looking idea. But for many in India, the statement raises an uncomfortable question. This is the same diplomat who served as India’s Foreign Secretary from […]

International

Iran Wants Guarantees Before Ending War

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is willing to end the ongoing war, but only if guarantees are provided to prevent fresh attacks. His remarks indicate that Iran is open to de-escalation, though it is not prepared to accept an end to hostilities without security assurances. Iran Seeks Guarantees To End War Pezeshkian said […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Day Iran Spoke, Pakistan Fell Silent, Congress Lost Its Talking Point, and Modi Won the Diplomacy Battle

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The narrative around India’s role in the ongoing West Asia crisis was being shaped loudly, and perhaps a bit prematurely. As tensions escalated between Iran and its adversaries, Pakistan began projecting itself as a key diplomatic bridge, working alongside Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Back home, this was quickly picked up by Rahul Gandhi and the […]

National

India Cannot Be Broker Nation On Iran War – EAM Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

India’s position on the Iran conflict was outlined at an all-party meeting, where the government made clear that New Delhi does not see itself as a mediator in the crisis. The remarks came amid questions over Pakistan’s outreach on the issue, India’s diplomatic posture, and the wider impact of the war on fuel security and […]

International

Iran Says Pakistan Not Hosting US Talks Yet

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Iran has said Pakistan is involved only in consultations and not in any direct or indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, as fresh diplomatic speculation continues around Islamabad’s possible mediation role. The clarification came from Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, who denied claims that talks with the United States had already taken

International

Trump Says US Determined To Reach Iran Deal

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration remains strongly determined to reach an agreement with Iran, signalling that Washington is still keeping diplomacy on the table despite weeks of military pressure and rising regional tensions. The remarks suggest the United States is trying to present talks and strategic pressure as parallel tracks rather than opposing