Tulsi Gabbard Flags Pakistan in US Threat List

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

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US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has identified Pakistan, China, Russia and North Korea among the major nuclear and missile-related threats facing the United States, placing Pakistan in a wider group of countries viewed in Washington as capable of posing serious long-range

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Afghanistan-Pakistan Pause Fighting For Eid

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to temporarily pause military operations for Eid al-Fitr, offering a brief break in hostilities after one of the deadliest episodes in their recent conflict. The announcement came even as both sides continued to clash over what exactly was targeted in the Kabul bombing that triggered fresh outrage and deepened regional […]

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Allah Ghazanfar Condemns Kabul Attack

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar has strongly condemned the reported strike on a rehabilitation facility in Kabul, saying the attack has deeply hurt ordinary Afghans and warning that any repeat of past conflict patterns would be damaging for Pakistan. His remarks have drawn attention because they come from one of Afghanistan’s emerging cricket voices at a […]

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PCB Dismisses PSL Overseas Player Fears

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed concerns over the participation of overseas players in the Pakistan Super League, saying travel plans remain on track despite security worries triggered by the recent Pakistan airstrike on Afghanistan. The reassurance comes as the league prepares for its 11th season, with a large group of foreign players, including several […]

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India Rebukes Pakistan At UN Over Claims

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

India criticised Pakistan at the United Nations over what it called repeated false claims of Islamophobia against New Delhi, while also using the forum to highlight recent Pakistani military action in Afghanistan. The exchange came during a broader discussion on the weaponisation of religious identity and the misuse of international platforms for political messaging. India

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Rashid Khan Condemns Kabul Airstrikes

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan has condemned the reported Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, joining growing outrage after Taliban authorities said a drug rehabilitation hospital was hit and hundreds of civilians were killed or injured. His statement came as the latest round of cross-border violence sharply raised tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Rashid Khan

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Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan Over Hospital Strike

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of carrying out an airstrike on a hospital in Kabul, reporting heavy casualties in what would mark a major escalation in the worsening conflict between the two neighbours. Pakistan has denied targeting civilians, saying its military action was aimed only at militant infrastructure and security threats based inside Afghanistan. Pakistan

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Akmal Slams Pakistan After Bangladesh Loss

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has sharply criticised the national team after its 2-1 ODI series defeat to Bangladesh, calling the side’s recent performances deeply disappointing. His comments came after Bangladesh sealed the three-match series in Dhaka, a result that has added to scrutiny over Pakistan’s form, team balance and consistency in the 50-over format.

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Pakistan Hits Targets In Kandahar

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Pakistan said it carried out overnight strikes in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, targeting what it described as Taliban military facilities, militant hideouts and a storage tunnel used for equipment. The operation marks a fresh escalation in tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban administration, with both sides continuing to blame each other for growing cross-border

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Afghanistan Drones Hit Pakistan Kohat Military Fort

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Afghanistan carried out retaliatory drone strikes targeting a Pakistani military installation in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Afghan officials said the operation was launched in response to recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan that reportedly caused civilian casualties. Afghanistan Drone