International

Pakistan Army Chief Threatens India with Nuclear Retaliation

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, issued a chilling warning during a private dinner in Tampa, Florida. Speaking to attendees, he said that if Pakistan faced an existential threat, “we are a nuclear nation; if we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us.” Munir further warned that Pakistan […]

International

U.S. Blocks Afghan FM Visit to Pakistan Over Travel Ban

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

The United States has reportedly stopped Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, from travelling to Pakistan in August by refusing a travel exemption. Muttaqi is subject to international travel restrictions due to his role in the Taliban leadership. The decision blocked a planned diplomatic visit aimed at improving ties between Kabul and Islamabad. Concerns Over

Op-Eds Opinion

Why Operation Sindoor’s S-400 Kill Stayed Classified – Until Pakistan Couldn’t Respond

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

In May 2025, the skies over South Asia were the stage for Operation Sindoor, the most intense India–Pakistan aerial confrontation in decades. Fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, and missile batteries traded blows in engagements that stretched from the Line of Control to the depths of Pakistani airspace. For months, the official tally of the battle remained […]

International

Pakistan Army Chief Visits US for Second Time in Two Months

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has arrived in the United States for his second official visit in less than two months. The back-to-back visits have sparked fresh speculation about ongoing strategic and security discussions between the two countries, particularly in the context of regional developments. Sources indicate that General Munir is expected […]

International

Pakistan Bureaucrats Accused of Portugal Exit Plan

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that over half of the country’s top bureaucrats are preparing to relocate abroad by securing foreign residencies through property investments in Portugal. His comments, made via a social media post, have triggered significant public backlash and reignited concerns over corruption and capital flight from the nation’s

International

Pakistan to Repatriate 1.3M Afghan PoR Holders from Sept 1

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Pakistan will start repatriating over 1.3 million Afghan nationals holding expired Proof of Registration (PoR) cards from September 1, 2025. The move is part of the country’s expanded Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP), following the expiry of PoR cards on June 30. These Afghan residents are now considered undocumented under Pakistani law. Voluntary Exit Phase

Defence National

Pakistan Felt Psychological Impact of India’s Strikes – CDS Anil Chauhan

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has stated that India’s long-range precision strikes in May had a strong psychological impact on Pakistan. He confirmed that the military operation, named Operation Sindoor, is still active and has not officially ended. Strikes Were a Response to Pahalgam Attack The operation was launched on May 7, […]

International

Zelensky Alleges Foreign Mercenaries in Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that foreign nationals are fighting alongside Russian forces in northeastern Ukraine. Speaking during a visit to troops near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, Zelensky said Ukrainian forces have encountered individuals from countries including China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and several African nations. Ukraine

Defence National

Indian Army Recalls U.S. Arms Supply to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command shared a historic reminder that the United States had supplied over $2 billion worth of military equipment to Pakistan between 1954 and 1971. The message came through a social media post featuring a 1971 newspaper clipping under the banner “This Day That Year – 05 Aug […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Keep Your Tariffs, Clown. India Keeps Its Spine

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

When Donald Trump tweeted his outrage over India’s Russian oil imports, it wasn’t just a foreign policy position—it was a tantrum. A full-blown, playground-level meltdown. You’d think the man found out India replaced him with a more stable supplier of spray tan. Instead, all India did was buy oil for its citizens at a reasonable […]