Pakistan Pulls the Trigger, the World Looks Away

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

Editorials Opinion

The bodies weren’t even cold in Pahalgam when the world began drafting its familiar eulogies. Twenty-six lives, mostly Indian, cut down by terrorists in Kashmir’s once-bustling tourist belt. Mothers. Children. A Nepali tourist who had dreams of returning home. What followed was the usual

Asia

Lashkar-e-Taiba Operative Abu Qatal, Nephew of Hafiz Saeed, Killed in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

Abu Qatal, also known as Faisal Nadeem, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative and nephew of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pakistan’s Jhelum area on Saturday night. Qatal was implicated in orchestrating several terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the January 2023 Rajouri attack and the June […]

International

China Extends $2.4 Billion Loan Repayment for Pakistan Amid Economic Challenges

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2025

China has extended the repayment period of a $2.4 billion loan to Pakistan by two years, offering critical financial relief as the country navigates ongoing economic difficulties.

International

India Opposes Pakistan’s Bid to Join BRICS Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2025

Pakistan has formally applied to join the BRICS bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aiming to bolster its economic ties and global standing. The nation seeks to benefit from the economic opportunities and partnerships that BRICS membership offers. India’s Stance on Pakistan’s BRICS Membership India has expressed reservations about

Cricket Sports

Security Alert Issued for Champions Trophy Attendees

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2025

Pakistan’s intelligence agencies have issued a security alert regarding potential kidnapping plots targeting foreign nationals attending the upcoming Champions Trophy cricket tournament. The alert highlights threats from various terror organizations, including Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), ISIS, and Balochistan-based groups. Heightened Threats from Terror

International

Pakistan Voices Concerns Over U.S. Military Technology Transfer to India

By BPN News Desk February 15, 2025

Pakistan has expressed significant concerns over the United States’ decision to transfer advanced military technology to India, citing potential threats to regional stability and security. This development has raised alarms in Islamabad, prompting calls for a reassessment of defense dynamics in South Asia. Pakistan’s Stance on U.S.-India Defense Collaboration

International

Zuckerberg Reveals Blasphemy Case Threat in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

In a recent interview on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a harrowing experience involving a blasphemy accusation in Pakistan due to content posted on Facebook. He recounted an incident where an individual attempted to have him sentenced to death in Pakistan over a user’s depiction of Prophet Mohammed, which was […]

International

US Congressman Reintroduces Bill to Revoke Pakistan’s Major Non-NATO Ally Status

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2025

A bill seeking to revoke Pakistan’s designation as a major non-NATO ally (MNNA) has been reintroduced in the US House of Representatives by Republican Congressman Andy Biggs. This designation, which Pakistan received in 2004, provides the country with military and economic privileges, including access to surplus US defense equipment and eligibility for cooperative defense

Asia International

India and Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Installation Lists Under 30-Year Pact

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2025

In a continued effort to uphold regional stability, India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities. This exchange, conducted on January 1, 2025, marks the 34th consecutive year of this practice, which began in 1992. Background of the Agreement The exchange is carried out under the Agreement on the Prohibition […]