Iran-Pakistan Row Grows Over US Talks Role

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2026

International

Iran has publicly raised questions over Pakistan’s role in the ongoing US-Iran diplomatic process, fuelling a fresh row over whether Islamabad is acting as a neutral mediator or playing both sides in a high-stakes regional crisis. The controversy centres on Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump’s “Saved Sharif” Claim And Pakistan’s Victory “Lahori Churan” To Awam Cannot Both Be True

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

To the Pakistani awam, this is not a question of patriotism. It is a question of whether you are willing to look at a contradiction sitting right in front of you. For days, you have been fed the familiar story that Pakistan stood tall, stared India down, and emerged with its honour intact. You are […]

International

Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif And Asim Munir U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir after Islamabad hosted high-level talks between the United States and Iran. Trump described both leaders as “very extraordinary men” and credited them with providing competent leadership during the diplomatic effort, even

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Washington Draws a Red Line: Why U.S. Patience with Pakistan’s Military Is Ending – Even If the White House Pretends Otherwise

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

In Washington, diplomatic tremors rarely show up in the form of a sternly worded letter. But the recent Congressional communication urging targeted sanctions against Pakistan’s leadership is not another routine expression of concern. It is a structural break in how the United States views Pakistan’s military establishment, and a warning that the days of strategic […]

International

Pakistan Army Chief Rejects Political Role, Warns of Response to Interference

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has firmly rejected speculation about any desire to assume political office. Speaking during a stopover in Brussels, he declared that he views himself solely as the country’s “protector,” not a politician, and emphasized that his only aspiration is martyrdom. Rumors Attributed to Destabilizing Forces Munir dismissed recent

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Pakistan Army Chief Threatens Jamnagar Refinery

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has openly named Reliance Industries Ltd’s Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat as a potential target in any future conflict with India. The facility, known as the world’s largest single-site oil refining complex, is a critical part of India’s energy and economic infrastructure. Munir reportedly endorsed a social media post […]

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Pakistan Army Chief Threatens India with Nuclear Retaliation

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, issued a chilling warning during a private dinner in Tampa, Florida. Speaking to attendees, he said that if Pakistan faced an existential threat, “we are a nuclear nation; if we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us.” Munir further warned that Pakistan […]

International

Pakistan Army Chief Visits U.S. to Strengthen Ties

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has traveled to the United States for the second time in under two months. His visit underscores growing collaboration between Pakistan and the U.S. in military and strategic areas. High-Level Engagements in U.S. During his visit, Munir met with top U.S. military leaders, including the outgoing […]

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Munir Visits China After Conflict With India

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir recently visited China for high-level talks amid heightened regional tensions following the May military standoff with India. This marked Munir’s first major diplomatic visit since Operation Sindoor, India’s swift and targeted military response to a terror attack in Kashmir. Focus on Chinese Nationals’ Security During his

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Pak PM Denies Army Chief Aiming for Presidency

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has dismissed recent rumours suggesting that Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, intends to become President, calling such speculation “merely rumours”. He firmly stated there is no plan for President Asif Ali Zardari to step down. PM Rejects Speculation Sharif clarified that neither Munir nor any top […]