International

Pakistan FM Makes First Bangladesh Visit in 13 Years

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dhaka on Saturday for a two-day official visit, marking the first trip by a Pakistani foreign minister to Bangladesh in 13 years. Islamabad described the visit as a “significant milestone” in rebuilding relations. Key Meetings Scheduled Dar was received at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport […]

International

China-Pakistan to Launch New CPEC Projects

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

In Islamabad on August 21, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar. Both leaders reviewed the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and agreed to start new projects under the initiative. While exact details of these projects were not disclosed, officials said they would cover infrastructure, energy, and […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Cinema Screens to Cricket Grounds: Why National Bans Don’t Apply to Cricket

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

India has banned Pakistani actors, singers, and OTT content in the wake of recent terror attacks. Entire films like Abir Gulaal and Sardaar Ji 3 have been blocked from Indian release, and even Instagram accounts of Pakistani celebrities have been taken down. Guilds like AICWA and FWICE have declared it a patriotic duty to sever […]

International

China Calls for Stronger Ties with Pakistan, Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a trilateral dialogue with his counterparts from Pakistan and Afghanistan in Kabul. The meeting focused on strengthening security cooperation, boosting trade, and expanding regional connectivity at a time when all three countries face growing internal and external challenges. Security and Counterterrorism Wang Yi urged the three

National

India Won’t First Normalize Ties; Onus on Pakistan: Tharoor

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that India will not take the first step in normalizing ties with Pakistan. He explained that decades of past outreach had ended in disappointment, from Nehru’s 1950 pact with Liaquat Ali Khan to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 1999 Lahore visit and Narendra Modi’s surprise trip to Lahore in 2015. […]

International

Pakistan Army Chief Rejects Political Role, Warns of Response to Interference

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has firmly rejected speculation about any desire to assume political office. Speaking during a stopover in Brussels, he declared that he views himself solely as the country’s “protector,” not a politician, and emphasized that his only aspiration is martyrdom. Rumors Attributed to Destabilizing Forces Munir dismissed recent

International

Pakistan Monsoon Rains Kill Over 160 in a Day

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Torrential monsoon rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across northern and northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 160 people within 24 hours, with the toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. Overnight Devastation Officials confirmed that 157 people died in Buner district alone, making it the hardest-hit area. In a tragic turn, a rescue […]

International

US–Pakistan Ties Seen as Short-Term, Diplomat Says

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has described the United States’ renewed engagement with Pakistan as a short-term, tactical arrangement driven more by financial interests than long-term strategic alignment. A Tactical Shift Swarup, a former High Commissioner to Canada, pointed to growing U.S.–Pakistan ties as predominantly motivated by the Trump and Witkoff

Cricket Sports

West Indies End 34-Year ODI Series Drought vs Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The West Indies recorded their first bilateral ODI series win against Pakistan since 1991, sealing the three-match series 2-1 with a commanding 202-run win in the decider at the Brian Lara Stadium. Hope Leads from the Front Captain Shai Hope anchored the innings with an unbeaten 120, guiding West Indies to 294 for 6. This […]

International

US Reaffirms Ties with India, Pakistan; Claims Ceasefire Role

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The U.S. State Department has reiterated that its ties with both India and Pakistan remain unchanged. Officials emphasized that Washington’s engagement with one country does not come at the expense of the other. The statement comes amid renewed focus on South Asian stability, with the U.S. making clear it seeks constructive relations with both New […]