Op-Eds Opinion

Why Is Aga Khan Development Network Operating Freely in India Despite Its Pakistan Links?

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

The Aga Khan Development Network is often presented in India as a benign development ecosystem working in rural livelihoods, heritage conservation, and social upliftment. That image, however, is only one part of a much larger and far more complex structure. At the centre of this network sits the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, the […]

Cricket Sports

Sarfaraz Khan Named Pakistan Test Coach

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed head coach of Pakistan’s Test team for the upcoming Bangladesh series, marking a major change in the side’s red-ball setup. The Pakistan Cricket Board has also added former cricketers Asad Shafiq and Umar Gul to the support staff ahead of the two-match tour. Pakistan Test Coaching Staff […]

International

Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Lebanon Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing hope that the development will lead to lasting peace in the region. His statement comes at a time of wider diplomatic activity across West Asia, as several countries continue efforts to prevent further escalation. Pakistan PM on Lebanon Ceasefire In […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Hormuz Closure Threatens Saudi Oil and China’s Energy. Pakistan Steps In to Fix Both

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is not just another maritime route caught in geopolitical crossfire. It is the single most critical artery of global energy supply, a narrow passage through which a significant portion of the world’s oil flows every single day. When tensions escalate in this corridor, the impact is not local, it is global. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Unknown Gunmen Shoot Amir Hamza: Pakistan’s Safe Havens No Longer Safe for Its Own Operatives

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

The shooting of Amir Hamza in Lahore by unidentified gunmen is not just another violent incident buried in the endless churn of regional headlines. It is a moment that demands closer attention, not because violence in Pakistan is unusual, but because of who the target is and where the attack took place. Hamza is no […]

International

Fawad Chaudhry Says Munir Is Pakistan’s Real Leader

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

Former Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry has said Army chief Asim Munir is effectively the country’s real decision-maker, arguing that political authority in Islamabad now rests more with the military than with the civilian government. His remarks have renewed attention on Pakistan’s long-running civil-military imbalance and the shrinking space occupied by elected

International

LeT Co-Founder Amir Hamza Shot at in Lahore

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder and senior ideologue Amir Hamza was shot at in Lahore on April 16 in what reports describe as the second attack on him within a year. He was reportedly targeted by unidentified gunmen while returning from a local television station and was later taken to hospital. Amir Hamza Shooting in Lahore According to […]

International

Pakistan Gets $3 Billion Saudi Support

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Pakistan has secured fresh financial support from Saudi Arabia in the form of a new $3 billion deposit, giving Islamabad temporary relief as it faces mounting external repayment pressure and a looming UAE debt obligation. The announcement comes at a sensitive time for Pakistan’s economy, which is trying to stabilise foreign exchange reserves and reassure […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh’s Old Warning on Ending Wars Is Going Viral After Failed US-Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

A months-old remark by Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh has suddenly taken over timelines, debates, and geopolitical discussions. The clip itself is not new. What is new is the context in which it is being consumed. After yet another round of failed US–Iran talks that stretched on for hours without a concrete outcome, the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump’s “Saved Sharif” Claim And Pakistan’s Victory “Lahori Churan” To Awam Cannot Both Be True

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

To the Pakistani awam, this is not a question of patriotism. It is a question of whether you are willing to look at a contradiction sitting right in front of you. For days, you have been fed the familiar story that Pakistan stood tall, stared India down, and emerged with its honour intact. You are […]