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The Ceasefire That Saved Pakistan from Two Wars: India at the Border, Munir in the Shadows

By Editor - News Desk May 11, 2025

In the volatile and paranoia-infused corridors of Pakistan’s establishment, the line between external aggression and internal ambition often blurs. In April 2025, that line almost vanished completely. General Asim Munir—Pakistan’s Army Chief known as much for his theological posturing as for his battlefield invisibility—sought to turn the temperature up at the borders in a

Editorials Opinion

Munir’s Last Card: Ceasefire as Theatre, Conflict as Strategy

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2025

Over the past several days, the Line of Control has turned into a flickering war zone. From RS Pura to Akhnoor, and from Neelum to Bhimber, intermittent firing, shelling, and drone sightings have dominated headlines. But beneath this chaos lies a disturbing possibility: that this war isn’t a product of unpredictability or tactical miscalculation, but […]

International

China Backs Pakistan’s Sovereignty Amid Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan under the ongoing Operation Sindoor, China has once again thrown its diplomatic weight behind Islamabad. On Saturday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed strong support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence during a phone call with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign

National

Blackout in Kutch After Drone Sightings Amid Ceasefire Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

A sudden spike in aerial threats has triggered a complete blackout in Gujarat’s Kutch district on Saturday evening, following multiple drone sightings near the India-Pakistan border. The precautionary move comes amid ongoing ceasefire tensions under Operation Sindoor, a heightened military readiness initiative across the western front. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi

National

Operation Sindoor: India Refutes Pak Claims on S400, BrahMos Damage

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

Amid the ongoing Operation Sindoor, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi has categorically dismissed Pakistan’s claims of having inflicted damage on critical Indian military infrastructure, calling it a desperate and false misinformation campaign. Addressing the media on Saturday, Colonel Qureshi directly countered several narratives pushed by Pakistani sources regarding alleged hits on

National

5 Top Pakistani Terrorists Killed in Operation Sindoor: Sources

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

In a significant counter-terror operation, five high-value Pakistani terrorists were eliminated during the initial wave of India’s precision military strikes under Operation Sindoor. According to top-level sources, Indian forces targeted terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), dealing a decisive blow to militant leadership structures.

Defence National

Territorial Army Mobilised to Support Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

As India intensifies its military posture under Operation Sindoor, the government has officially authorised the mobilisation of the Territorial Army (TA) to bolster support for the regular armed forces. The decision empowers the Chief of Army Staff to call out every officer and enrolled member of the TA under Rule 33 of the Territorial Army […]

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

National

MHA Invokes Emergency Powers Nationwide Amid Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

As India’s military response under Operation Sindoor intensifies following Pakistan’s provocations, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formally directed all states and Union Territories to invoke emergency powers under the Civil Defence Rules. The advisory is aimed at ensuring swift and effective implementation of precautionary and security-related measures across the

Defence National

BSF Foils Samba Infiltration, 7 Terrorists Killed, Pak Post Hit

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

On May 8, 2025, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully repelled a major infiltration attempt along the International Boundary in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. Acting swiftly on intelligence inputs, BSF personnel intercepted a group of armed terrorists attempting to breach Indian territory under the cover of darkness. In the ensuing gunbattle, at least seven […]