Omar Abdullah Hits Back At Pakistan Prime Minister

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

National

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticised remarks made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding Kashmir, saying Islamabad should focus on its internal challenges instead of commenting on the region. The exchange added to ongoing political rhetoric between leaders

International

India Rejects Pakistan Claims After Islamabad Blast

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

India expressed condolences after the deadly mosque blast in Islamabad while rejecting allegations from Pakistan that external elements were involved. The Ministry of External Affairs said attempts to link India to the incident were unfounded and reiterated its opposition to terrorism in all forms. India Rejects Pakistan Allegations The Ministry of External Affairs termed

International

ISIS Claims Islamabad Mosque Suicide Blast

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

A suicide blast struck a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, causing casualties and triggering a large security response in the capital. Authorities sealed off the area as emergency services shifted the injured to nearby hospitals. The Islamic State group later claimed responsibility for the attack. Islamabad Mosque Blast Details The explosion occurred during prayer hours at

International

Explosion At Islamabad Shia Hall Causes Casualties

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

A powerful explosion struck a Shia gathering hall in Islamabad, Pakistan, causing multiple casualties and injuries. Emergency services rushed to the site and shifted the wounded to nearby hospitals as authorities sealed off the area and began an investigation. Islamabad Shia Meeting Hall Explosion The blast occurred during a religious gathering, damaging the building and

Cricket Sports

Sri Lanka Urges Pakistan On India Match Issue

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket has urged Pakistan to reconsider its reported stance of avoiding matches against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, warning that a boycott could disrupt tournament scheduling and competitive balance. Sri Lanka Urges Pakistan Over India Matches Officials from Sri Lanka Cricket indicated that multinational tournaments depend on all teams participating

International

Pakistan Admits Operational Strain in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged that security forces are facing severe operational difficulties while combating militant violence in Balochistan. Speaking amid ongoing counter-insurgency operations, Asif said troops are effectively “physically handicapped” due to the province’s vast size, harsh terrain and logistical challenges. Fighting

National

India Rejects Pakistan’s Claims on Balochistan Violence

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India has rejected Pakistan’s allegations that it was involved in attacks in Balochistan, calling the claims “frivolous” and without evidence. The Indian government said Islamabad’s accusations are an attempt to deflect attention from domestic issues and do not reflect facts. Pakistan’s Allegations and India’s Response Pakistan’s foreign office had accused India of

International

China and UN Warn Pakistan Over Terror Spillover from Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

China and the United Nations have jointly warned that terrorist threats spilling over from Afghanistan could affect Pakistan’s security. At a high-level briefing on counter-terrorism, the Chinese representative at the UN said the Central Asia region faces risks from cross-border militant activity and urged Pakistan to work with Afghanistan to address them. UN Highlights

Op-Eds Opinion

Selective Boycotts Are Not Protest: ICC Must Act Against Pakistan

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Pakistan’s decision to boycott only its match against India while remaining part of the ICC tournament is not a political protest. It is a selective refusal that undermines the very structure of international sport. By granting permission to travel, accepting tournament participation, and remaining eligible for prize money and commercial benefits, Pakistan has already

Cricket Sports

India U19 Beat Pakistan by 58 Runs in U19 World Cup

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India’s Under-19 team registered a comprehensive 58-run victory over Pakistan in the Super Six stage of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Batting first, India were bowled out for 252 in 49.5 overs, recovering well after losing early wickets. The innings was anchored by Uday Saharan, who scored a composed half-century, […]