Imran Khan’s Party Seeks His Release Citing India-Pak Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

International

In a significant political development amid growing regional instability, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a formal petition in the Islamabad High Court demanding the immediate release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The petition comes at a time when Pakistan is grappling with a

Cricket Sports

IPL 2025 Suspended for One Week Amid India-Pakistan Conflict

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

In light of the escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially suspended the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season for one week. The decision comes amid growing security concerns, especially in northern regions of the country, and follows widespread disruption including the cancellation

National

Omar Abdullah Backs Operation Sindoor, Blames Pakistan for Escalation

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam massacre and subsequent military escalation, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has come out in strong support of the Indian armed forces and their ongoing retaliatory campaign, Operation Sindoor. Reacting to Pakistan’s use of drones to target civilian areas in Jammu, Abdullah condemned

International

Nepal Condemns Terrorism, Urges Peace Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In response to the rapidly escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Government of Nepal has issued a strong statement condemning terrorism and expressing concern over the deteriorating regional security climate. The condemnation comes in the wake of the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, including that of a Nepali national, Sudeep […]

National

Amritsar Enforces Complete Blackout Amid Rising Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In the early hours of May 8, 2025, Amritsar experienced a complete blackout as part of heightened security measures amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The blackout, initiated around 1:30 AM, was a precautionary response to recent developments in the region. The district administration urged residents to stay indoors, avoid panic, and keep all […]

National

Missile Debris Found in Amritsar Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In the early hours of May 8, residents of Amritsar’s border villages—Jethuwal, Makhan Windi, and Pandher—were startled by loud explosions and flashes of light in the sky. Subsequent power outages intensified the panic. At dawn, villagers discovered metallic debris scattered across fields and rooftops, resembling parts of a missile. Army personnel promptly cordoned

International

Global Travel Advisories Issued Amid Operation Sindoor Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In the aftermath of India’s Operation Sindoor, a military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, several nations have updated their travel advisories for India and Pakistan. The operation targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, leading to heightened regional tensions. India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate The military strikes have

National

Saudi Minister Visits Delhi Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In a surprise diplomatic move, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, arrived in New Delhi on an unannounced visit, amid the growing strain in India-Pakistan relations. The visit comes in the wake of India’s recent airstrikes targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under “Operation Sindoor,” a retaliatory mission

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PM Modi Cancels Europe Visit Amid Operation Sindoor Fallout

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

In the wake of escalating tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has canceled his planned three-nation tour to Europe, which included visits to Croatia, Norway, and the Netherlands from May 13 to 17. The decision underscores the government’s focus on national security and regional stability amid the current geopolitical

International

Trump Urges Calm After India’s Operation Sindoor Strikes

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

As India carried out a series of missile strikes under the banner of Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, U.S. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the rising tensions, calling the conflict “a shame” and urging both nations to pull back from the brink. “It’s a shame, we just heard […]