Cricket Sports

Rashid Latif Faults Pakistan Middle-Order in Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif strongly criticised the team’s middle-order batting after their recent Asia Cup performance. He said the batters “wasted time” and showed no intent to take charge of the game when momentum was needed. Key Points of Disappointment Latif pointed out that the middle-order failed to accelerate the scoring rate or put […]

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Wasim Akram Slams Pakistan Batting After India Loss

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram lashed out after Pakistan’s defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match. He said it has become “tough to watch Pakistan bat,” stressing that India has dominated Pakistan in all aspects of the game over the last four to five years. Recent Trends […]

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“India-Pakistan Not a Rivalry Anymore,” Says Suryakumar Yadav

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

After guiding India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai, captain Suryakumar Yadav gave a bold assessment of the historic cricketing contest. Speaking at the post-match press interaction, he said that India and Pakistan can no longer be called rivals in cricketing terms, pointing to the one-sided […]

International

Trump Claims Peace Broker Role, Seeks Nobel Prize

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that he helped end the recent conflict between India and Pakistan through “trade incentives.” He further claimed that he has stopped “seven wars” and deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for each achievement. India’s Denial The Indian government firmly denied Trump’s assertion, clarifying that the ceasefire with Pakistan was reached […]

Cricket Sports

Pakistan Cancels Press Conference Ahead of India Clash

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The Pakistan cricket team cancelled its scheduled pre-match press conference on the eve of their Asia Cup Super Fours clash against India in Dubai. The announcement came just hours before the interaction with the media was expected to begin. No Reason Provided Team management has not offered any explanation for the cancellation, leaving reporters and […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Hiding Behind Saudi After US and China: Pakistan’s Fear of India

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Pakistan has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. When pressure mounts, it rushes to the nearest powerful capital, sells a narrative of victimhood, and rents a new security blanket. The latest blanket is stamped Riyadh. A formal defence pact with Saudi Arabia promises mutual response in case of aggression. On paper it looks […]

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Crude Politics, Cruder Profits: How India Earns From Azerbaijan While Arming Armenia

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

When Azerbaijan resumed crude oil exports to India this August after a 10-month pause, it was seen as a minor trade headline. But the story runs deeper. The shipments themselves are negligible, yet India continues to draw significant profits from its stakes in Azerbaijan’s oil fields, even while bolstering Armenia with arms. This duality illustrates […]

National

India to Study Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement” under which an attack on one country will be treated as an attack on the other. The accord was formally concluded on September 17, 2025, in Riyadh by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. India’s Response India’s Ministry […]

International

Saudi-Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact; India Ties Assured

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement” pledging that an attack on one will be treated as an attack on both. The deal was formalised during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyadh. Commitments in the Pact The agreement commits both countries to enhance defence cooperation and strengthen joint deterrence […]

International

US Labels India, Pakistan, China Among Drug Transit Countries

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

In a “Presidential Determination” submitted to the U.S. Congress, President Donald Trump named 23 countries as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing nations. Among them are India, Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and Burma (Myanmar). Reasoning Behind the Designation The determination states that these countries are involved in manufacturing or distribution of illicit