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 […]

Defence National

India Hits 9 Terror Camps in Pakistan and PoK

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

In a bold and precise military action, the Indian Army launched “Operation Sindoor” in the early hours of May 7, targeting nine terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This came as a direct response to the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which left 26 civilians dead, including 25 Indians and […]

Defence National

Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Back After Pahalgam Massacre

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

In the dead of night on May 7, residents across Kashmir were startled by the deafening sound of fighter jets and the tremors of explosions in the distance. It was the beginning of “Operation Sindoor,” India’s swift and calculated military retaliation for the gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, including women and […]

International

Moody’s: Pakistan Faces Greater Economic Risk Amid India Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, global ratings agency Moody’s has issued a cautionary note, warning that Pakistan’s fragile economy has significantly more to lose in the event of sustained conflict. The agency pointed out that Pakistan’s ongoing recovery efforts could be derailed if tensions escalate further,

International

Pakistan Warns of Retaliation Over Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has issued a strong warning to India, stating that any attempt to divert Pakistan’s share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would be considered an act of aggression and met with retaliation. This statement comes in the wake of India’s suspension of the treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack, […]

National

India Bans Pakistani Ships, Tightens Maritime Restrictions Post-Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 tourists, the Indian government has taken a bold step by banning all Pakistani-flagged ships from entering Indian ports. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways confirmed the decision, stating that this move is aimed at securing India’s maritime domain and asserting its […]

National

Jaishankar, EU Discuss Pahalgam Attack Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas. The discussion centered on the incident and the broader implications for regional security. Jaishankar expressed

International

Pakistan Seals Wagah Border, Refuses Entry to Its Own Citizens

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

In a sudden and unexplained move, Pakistan sealed the Wagah border on Thursday, leaving several of its citizens stranded on the Indian side. The closure came in the wake of India’s directive for Pakistani nationals holding short-term visas to exit the country following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives and […]

International

Pakistan Shuts Karachi, Lahore Airspace Amid India Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In a move reflecting growing tensions with India, Pakistan has announced the daily closure of parts of its Karachi and Lahore airspace for one month. The restrictions will be enforced every day from 4:00 am to 8:00 am local time, beginning May 1 and continuing through May 31. The decision comes in the aftermath of […]

International

Pakistani Envoy Asks Trump to Intervene in Kashmir Crisis

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

In a dramatic diplomatic move, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has reached out to President Donald Trump urging him to intervene and help ease the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The envoy described the Kashmir region as one of the “flashiest nuclear flashpoints” in the world today, warning of potentially […]