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

By BPN News Desk
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 […]
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Khawaja Asif Israel Clash Deepens Tensions

By BPN News Desk
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif triggered a sharp diplomatic clash after he condemned Israel over its strikes on Lebanon in a social media post that was later deleted. The remarks drew a direct response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding another layer of tension to the already fragile regional ceasefire environment. Khawaja Asif Remarks […]
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Iran Says Lebanon Is Part Of Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Lebanon is an inseparable part of the current ceasefire framework with the United States, directly challenging the position taken by Washington and Israel that the truce does not cover the Lebanon front. His warning came after deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon further strained the fragile pause in […]
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Israel Questions Pakistan Role In Iran Truce

By BPN News Desk
Israel has questioned Pakistan’s role in the ongoing Iran ceasefire diplomacy, with its envoy saying Islamabad is not viewed as a credible mediator even as Washington continues to engage it. The remarks add fresh strain to an already fragile ceasefire process that remains under pressure from disputes over Lebanon, regional enforcement and the next round […]
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Israel Questions Pakistan Role In Iran Truce

By BPN News Desk
Israel has questioned Pakistan’s role in the ongoing Iran ceasefire diplomacy, with its envoy saying Islamabad is not viewed as a credible mediator even as Washington continues to engage it. The remarks add a fresh diplomatic layer to the fragile regional truce, which is already facing pressure from disputes over Lebanon and the Strait of […]
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France Says Lebanon Must Be In Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk
France has said the ceasefire between Iran and the United States must also apply to Lebanon, warning that continued Israeli military action there could weaken the fragile truce. The statement came as French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned what he described as “massive” Israeli strikes carried out a day earlier and called for a broader […]
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Hezbollah Fires Rockets At Northern Israel

By BPN News Desk
Hezbollah said it fired rockets at northern Israel early Thursday, claiming the attack was a response to what it described as repeated Israeli violations of a ceasefire arrangement. The group said the strike targeted the Manara settlement, while Israeli media reported that one rocket launched from Lebanon was intercepted. Hezbollah Rockets Fired At Northern Israel […]
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Syria Condemns Israeli Attacks In Lebanon

By BPN News Desk
Syria has condemned Israel’s latest attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter. The statement came after one of the deadliest days in the current phase of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 254 people killed in a wave of strikes across the […]
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Netanyahu Says Ceasefire Excludes Lebanon

By BPN News Desk
Israel has said the newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran does not apply to Lebanon, creating an immediate contradiction with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s earlier claim that the truce covered all fronts, including Lebanon. The clarification from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office suggests the ceasefire may be narrower
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Israel Warns Iranians To Avoid Trains

By BPN News Desk
Israel has warned people in Iran to avoid trains and railway lines, adding a new layer of tension to the widening conflict as President Donald Trump’s latest deadline for Iran approaches. The advisory did not specify any exact routes or regions, but it signalled possible risks linked to railway infrastructure amid intensifying military pressure. Israel […]