IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement For Pakistan

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

International

The International Monetary Fund has approved a new disbursement of $1.2 billion for Pakistan. The approval followed the second review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The package includes $1 billion under the EFF

International

Pakistan Offers To Take Back UK Grooming Convicts

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Pakistan has proposed accepting two convicted members of a UK grooming gang in exchange for Britain returning two political dissidents living in the United Kingdom. The proposal was raised by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during a meeting with the British High Commissioner. The offer comes as both countries face pressure over deportations and asylum cases […]

International

Pakistan And Afghanistan Exchange Heavy Fire Along Border

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy gunfire along their shared border on Friday, adding to tensions that have been building over recent weeks. Officials from both countries confirmed the incident. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but the firing caused alarm on both sides of the frontier. Conflicting Claims From Both Sides Afghan authorities said […]

Entertainment Reviews

Dhurandhar: A Long, Gritty Thriller Anchored by Ranveer Singh

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Dhurandhar opens without ceremony, and the film keeps that attitude throughout. This isn’t a flashy patriotic spectacle. It’s a tough, tightly wound espionage story where every conversation is a risk and every decision seems to come with a consequence. By the time Ranveer Singh appears among the shadows, you know the film has no intention […]

International

Pakistan Appoints Asim Munir As First Chief Of Defence Forces

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Pakistan has appointed General Asim Munir as the country’s first Chief of Defence Forces after the government approved the creation of a new top military post. The decision was confirmed after the Prime Minister sent the summary for approval, and the notification was issued following the President’s assent. The appointment marks a major structural change […]

Editorials Opinion

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 Moves To Sell Loss-Making PIA

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

Pakistan has decided to move ahead with the sale of its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), with bidding scheduled for December 23. The decision comes after an earlier privatisation attempt failed when the only bid received was far below the government’s valuation of the airline. Majority Stake Up For Sale The government is offering […]

International

IED Blast Kills Three Policemen in Northwest Pakistan

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

A powerful roadside bomb exploded under a police vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on December 3, 2025, killing three policemen. Authorities said the attack was carried out by unidentified militants, though no group has yet claimed responsibility. What Happened The bomb — described as an improvised explosive device (IED) […]

International

India Rejects Pakistan’s Claim on Sri Lanka Aid-Flight Delay

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

India on Tuesday firmly dismissed Pakistan’s allegation that New Delhi delayed granting overflight permission to an aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the accusation “ridiculous” and clarified that the clearance was given the same day the request was received. India’s Clarification According to the MEA, Pakistan

International

Saudi-Mediated Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail in Riyadh

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

A fresh round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, hosted in Riyadh under Saudi Arabia’s mediation, ended without any agreement. The discussions were aimed at easing tensions between the two neighbours, particularly over cross-border terrorism and security cooperation. However, both sides held firm to their positions, leading to yet another deadlock. No Breakthrough