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 […]

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Pakistan and Iran Set $8 Billion Trade Target

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to significantly expand their bilateral trade, setting a new annual target of USD 8 billion. The decision was reached during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakistan, where he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and top Pakistani officials. Trade Ministers Reach New Understanding Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal

International

Pakistan and Iran Set $8 Billion Trade Target

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to significantly expand their bilateral trade, setting a new annual target of USD 8 billion. The decision was reached during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakistan, where he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and top Pakistani officials. Trade Ministers Reach New Understanding Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal

International

Pakistan Endorses Iran’s Right to Peaceful Nuclear Power

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Iran’s right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. He made the statement during a joint press conference alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, following the signing of new bilateral agreements. Support for Civilian Nuclear Use Sharif emphasized that Iran, like other nations,

International

Baloch Leaders Tell Trump: Oil Reserves Not in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

A group of Baloch leaders has written an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, challenging recent remarks and claims related to Pakistan’s resource wealth. In the letter, they stated that Trump had been “gravely misled” by Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir, especially regarding the location of key oil and gas reserves. Baloch Nationalists […]