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Iran Rejects Pakistan Peace Mediation Bid

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Iran Rejects Pakistan Peace Mediation Bid Iran has reportedly refused to engage with a Pakistan-backed effort to broker talks with the United States, weakening Islamabad’s attempt to present itself as a mediator in the worsening West Asia crisis. The reported decision suggests Tehran is not prepared to accept outside diplomatic frameworks that do not address […]

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Pakistan To Repay $2 Billion UAE Loan

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Pakistan is set to repay a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates this month after Abu Dhabi sought its return, adding fresh pressure on Islamabad’s already fragile external finances. The move is expected to weigh on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves at a time when the country remains heavily dependent on external support and […]

International

Pakistan To Repay $2 Billion UAE Loan

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Pakistan is set to repay a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates this month after Abu Dhabi sought its return, adding fresh pressure on Islamabad’s already fragile external finances. The move is expected to weigh on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves at a time when the country remains heavily dependent on external support and […]

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Khawaja Asif Warns India Of Wider Conflict

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a fresh threat against India, saying any future conflict would go far beyond the limited border zone seen in past confrontations. His remarks came after Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any new misadventure by Pakistan would trigger an unprecedented and decisive response from India. Khawaja Asif […]

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Pakistan Fuel Prices Surge Amid Oil Shock

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Pakistan Fuel Prices Surge Amid Oil Shock Pakistan has announced another sharp increase in fuel prices as global crude markets remain volatile during the Middle East conflict. The new rates, which take effect from Friday, mark the second major revision in less than a month and are expected to add further pressure on inflation and […]

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Nirupama Rao Restarted Pakistan Talks After 26/11, Now Wants More Engagement

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

When former Foreign Secretary Nirupama Menon Rao recently suggested that women from India and Pakistan should come together to explore new avenues of engagement, it was presented as a thoughtful, forward-looking idea. But for many in India, the statement raises an uncomfortable question. This is the same diplomat who served as India’s Foreign Secretary from […]

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Pakistan Envoy Heads To China Over Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit China as the Iran war enters its fifth week, with uncertainty still surrounding possible talks between Washington and Tehran. The visit comes at a time when both Pakistan and China are publicly backing dialogue, even as signals from the United States and Iran remain mixed. Pakistan […]

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Brother of Masood Azhar Dead Under Unexplained Circumstances

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The reported death of Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, in Pakistan has once again brought attention to the opaque world in which terror networks operate and, more importantly, how they are sustained. The circumstances remain unclear. There is no official cause of death, no transparent investigation, and no attempt by Pakistani […]

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The Day Iran Spoke, Pakistan Fell Silent, Congress Lost Its Talking Point, and Modi Won the Diplomacy Battle

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The narrative around India’s role in the ongoing West Asia crisis was being shaped loudly, and perhaps a bit prematurely. As tensions escalated between Iran and its adversaries, Pakistan began projecting itself as a key diplomatic bridge, working alongside Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Back home, this was quickly picked up by Rahul Gandhi and the […]

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Pakistan Says Iran US Talks May Begin Soon

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that both the United States and Iran support Islamabad’s role in facilitating dialogue, with talks likely in the coming days as diplomatic activity around the Iran conflict intensifies. Pakistan is also hosting regional consultations aimed at reducing tensions and exploring a wider ceasefire path.