Imran Khan Controversy and Pakistan’s Civil Military Equation

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

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The incarceration of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and recurring concerns about his health have placed Pakistan under an intense political spotlight. What might ordinarily remain a domestic legal matter has expanded into a national power question. The issue is no longer only whether a

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Satellite Images Show China Nuclear Site Expansion

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Satellite imagery has indicated expansion activity at a nuclear weapons-related complex in Sichuan province of China, drawing attention from analysts monitoring strategic military infrastructure developments. China Nuclear Facility Expansion Sichuan Recent images show new construction around a secured installation believed to be linked to nuclear weapons storage and

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PM Modi Says Defence Spending Aligned With Threats

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi said India’s defence spending is being modernised to match current security realities, stressing the need to adapt to emerging threats and technological changes affecting warfare. India Defence Spending Modernisation Addressing a gathering, the Prime Minister stated that defence allocations are now aligned with evolving challenges such as

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US Ends Military Training Links With Harvard

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The United States government has decided to end certain military training and fellowship collaborations with Harvard University, citing policy differences. The move affects defence-linked educational exchanges and marks a shift in how federal institutions engage with academic partners. US Ends Military Training With Harvard Authorities confirmed that programmes involving

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Indian Army Renames 246 Sites To Remove Colonial Legacy

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The Indian Army has renamed 246 roads, buildings and facilities across military stations as part of an initiative to remove colonial-era references and reflect Indian military heritage. The changes were carried out across multiple commands following an internal review. Indian Army Renaming Colonial Era Infrastructure The renamed locations earlier carried names linked to

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Asim Munir Says Pakistan Military Undergoing Transformation

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir said the country’s armed forces are undergoing a major transformation to prepare for future security challenges, with a strong focus on modern warfare and new technologies. Shift Towards Modern Warfare Speaking during an interaction with troops, Munir said traditional concepts of warfare are changing rapidly, with technology-driven

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US Warns Airlines About Military Risks Over Latin Airspace

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a 60-day advisory asking airlines and pilots to exercise caution when flying over parts of Mexico, Central America and South America due to “potential military activities” that could affect flight safety. The warning covers airspace including the eastern Pacific Ocean near these regions and highlights possible

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Trump Declares Democrats’ Video ‘Seditious’

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

President Donald Trump publicly condemned a video released by six Democratic lawmakers urging U.S. military personnel to refuse what they described as “illegal orders.” Trump labelled the lawmakers’ message “seditious behaviour, punishable by death” and called them traitors. He reposted inflammatory social media commentary suggesting execution. The lawmakers involved

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US and China to Set Up Direct Military Channels

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2025

The United States and China have agreed in principle to establish direct military-to-military communication channels aimed at preventing misunderstandings and escalation, according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The announcement came after Hegseth held meetings with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, on the sidelines of a regional security summit in Malaysia,

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Trump Labels Cities ‘War Zones,’ Orders Troop Deployments

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

The Trump administration has described U.S. cities such as Chicago as “war zones,” authorizing deployments of federal troops into urban areas as part of its crime-fighting agenda. The move has drawn sharp criticism from local and state officials. Militarized Approach to Crime In public statements, the administration claimed that cities governed by Democrat officials suffer