Secondary Enemy, Primary Denial: Why Dhurandhar Struck a Nerve

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Op-Eds Opinion

The backlash to Dhurandhar is revealing not because it is loud, but because it is directionally consistent. The film does not caricature Indian Muslims. It does not turn faith into a proxy for guilt. It does not indulge in the cheap shorthand that has rightly drawn criticism in the past. Yet it

Cricket Sports

PCB Objects to ICC Poster Omitting Pakistan Player

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has raised objections after the International Cricket Council released a promotional poster for ticket sales of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup without featuring any prominent Pakistan player, including Salman Ali Agha. The omission triggered criticism from the PCB, which said Pakistan’s absence from the artwork was inappropriate given the team’s

International

IMF Tightens Conditions for Pakistan Bailout

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Pakistan is facing tighter scrutiny under its ongoing bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund, with the lender imposing a fresh set of conditions linked to governance and corruption reforms. The additional requirements are part of the IMF’s extended financing arrangement aimed at stabilising Pakistan’s fragile economy and ensuring continued financial

International

Ex-Pakistan Spy Chief Faiz Hameed Gets 14-Year Jail Term

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

A Pakistan military court has sentenced former ISI Director-General Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed to 14 years in prison, marking one of the rarest convictions of a senior military officer in the country. The verdict follows a 15-month court-martial, during which he faced multiple charges under the Pakistan Army Act. Charges Include Political Activity, Misuse […]

International

US Approves $686 Million F-16 Upgrade for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The United States has approved a $686 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) package to upgrade and support Pakistan’s F-16 fighter fleet. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has formally notified the US Congress, triggering a 30-day review period before the agreement can move forward. What the Upgrade Package Includes The proposed package covers a wide […]

International

US-Pakistan Army Ties Seen as Challenge for India-US Relations – Dhruva Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America and son of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, told a US congressional panel that Washington’s engagement with Pakistan’s military remains a sensitive issue for New Delhi. He made the remarks during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia. India Watches US–Pakistan […]

International

Sindhi Leaders Appeal to PM Modi for Help in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

A group of Sindhi nationalist leaders has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene to “save millions of Pakistanis” amid what they describe as a deepening political and economic crisis in Pakistan. The letter claims the situation in the country is deteriorating under the current political and military leadership. Appeal Targets Sharif […]

International

IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement For Pakistan

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has approved a new disbursement of $1.2 billion for Pakistan. The approval followed the second review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The package includes $1 billion under the EFF programme and $200 million under the RSF window. Support for balance of […]

International

Pakistan Offers To Take Back UK Grooming Convicts

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Pakistan has proposed accepting two convicted members of a UK grooming gang in exchange for Britain returning two political dissidents living in the United Kingdom. The proposal was raised by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during a meeting with the British High Commissioner. The offer comes as both countries face pressure over deportations and asylum cases […]

International

Pakistan And Afghanistan Exchange Heavy Fire Along Border

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy gunfire along their shared border on Friday, adding to tensions that have been building over recent weeks. Officials from both countries confirmed the incident. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but the firing caused alarm on both sides of the frontier. Conflicting Claims From Both Sides Afghan authorities said […]