India, Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Facility Lists

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

National

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

National

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

International

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. […]

National

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

International

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.

International

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

National Politics

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

International

Saudi Arabia Honours Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

Saudi Arabia has conferred the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence on Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, during his official visit to the Kingdom, underscoring close defence and security ties between the two countries. Medal Conferred During Riyadh Visit The award was presented in Riyadh by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman following approval […]

International

US Thanks Pakistan for Considering Role in Gaza Force

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The United States has said it is grateful to Pakistan for offering to consider participation in a proposed international stabilization force for the Gaza Strip. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the remarks during an end-of-year press conference in Washington, responding to questions about Islamabad’s willingness to join multinational efforts aimed at peacebuilding in

Op-Eds Opinion

From Jihad to Jhola: Pakistan’s Two Most Reliable Exports

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Pakistan has finally perfected its export model. After decades of trial and error, the country now has two globally recognised, consistently delivered products. Terrorists and beggars. One destabilises regions, the other humiliates the nation. Both travel well, both embarrass allies, and neither requires industrial policy, innovation, or governance. Saudi Arabia’s recent