Pakistan Air Force Tests Indigenous Taimoor Missile

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

International

The Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor missile, marking a significant milestone in the country’s conventional strike capabilities. The test was carried out as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to enhance self-reliance in defence

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Pakistan Backs China’s Mediation Claim on Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

Pakistan has publicly supported China’s claim that it played a mediating role during the military escalation between India and Pakistan following India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Islamabad stated that Chinese leaders were in regular contact with regional stakeholders during the period of heightened tensions and described Beijing’s engagement as aimed at de-escalation

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Ikkis and Bollywood’s Pakistan Fantasy Turns Into Moral Dilution

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

The film Ikkis presents itself as a tribute to the 1971 war and the sacrifice of Lt Arun Khetarpal, Param Vir Chakra. On the surface, it claims to honour courage, duty, and loss. But beneath that intention lies a familiar Bollywood instinct that has long distorted how India’s wars with Pakistan are remembered. The problem […]

National

India, Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Facility Lists

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of their nuclear installations and facilities as part of a long standing bilateral confidence building measure. The exchange took place simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad on January 1, with both sides sharing the information through diplomatic channels. The practice is carried out every year on the first day […]

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India Rejects China’s Mediation Claim

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

The Indian government has rejected China’s claim that it played a mediating role in ending a brief military confrontation between India and Pakistan earlier this year. New Delhi said there was no third-party mediation in achieving the ceasefire and that direct communication between the two countries’ military leadership led to the de-escalation. Government’s Position on

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China Claims Mediation in India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

China has claimed that it played a role in easing military tensions between India and Pakistan earlier this year. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing helped mediate during a brief but intense confrontation between the two South Asian neighbours, presenting the episode as part of China’s broader diplomatic engagement in regional and global conflicts. […]

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India Rejects Pakistan’s Minority Attack Allegations

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly rejected recent claims made by Pakistan alleging attacks on religious minorities in India. The MEA described the accusations as baseless and politically motivated, and said that Islamabad itself has a poor record on minority rights. Diplomatic Exchange Over Minority Rights Pakistani foreign ministry officials had

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Pakistan Sees Rising Exodus of Skilled Professionals

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Pakistan is witnessing a growing exodus of skilled professionals, with thousands of doctors, engineers, and accountants leaving the country for overseas jobs in recent years. Official emigration data shows a sharp rise in the number of highly qualified workers seeking employment abroad, reflecting a shift from earlier migration trends dominated by low-skilled labour.

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Former Imran Khan Aide Shahzad Akbar Assaulted in UK

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

Former Pakistani minister and close aide of ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, Shahzad Akbar, was assaulted outside his residence in the United Kingdom, leaving him with serious facial injuries. Akbar sustained fractures to his nose and jaw and was hospitalised following the attack, according to people familiar with the incident. Incident Near Residence Under Investigation The

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Congress Flags Trump Praise of Pakistan Army Chief

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

The Congress on Wednesday raised concerns after US President Donald Trump publicly described Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir as a “highly respected” figure, calling the remarks a matter of national importance for India. The party said such statements from a key global power carry serious diplomatic and security implications, particularly in the context of India-Pakistan