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

International

Pakistan Says India Rejected US Role in Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has stated that India never agreed to any third-party mediation during ceasefire negotiations related to Operation Sindoor. He said that while a ceasefire offer did come via the United States, India insisted that the matter remain strictly bilateral. Dar’s Statement on Dialogue In an interview with Al Jazeera, Dar […]

International

Shehbaz Sharif Likely to Meet Trump at UNGA on Sept 25

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to travel to the United States on September 22 to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York. Sources say that a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the UNGA sidelines is likely. Date for Meeting Reports indicate that the meeting is being arranged […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Empty Gestures, Full Grounds: The Hypocrisy of India-Pakistan Cricket

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan ended with more than just runs and wickets. While India registered a convincing victory, the match was overshadowed by symbolic gestures that were meant to signal defiance but left many questioning their real value. Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts before and […]

Cricket Sports

PCB Protests India’s Refusal to Shake Hands

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a formal protest with the Asian Cricket Council after Indian players declined to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts following their Asia Cup clash. The PCB described the move as “unsporting” and contrary to cricketing traditions. Incident After the Match At the end of the game, the Pakistan […]

Defence National

Army Chief Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retired) Says India Struck 11 Pakistani Airbases

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Army Chief Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retired) revealed that Indian forces executed precision strikes on 11 Pakistani airbases during Operation Sindoor on May 10. He emphasized that the strikes showcased India’s advanced missile and targeting capabilities, with none of the missiles intercepted by Pakistan’s air defence systems. Ceasefire Request from Pakistan According to Lt Gen

Editorials Opinion

For the First Time, My TV Will Be Off for India vs Pakistan

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

I have been a cricket fan for more than three decades. Since the 1990s, I have seen almost every match India has played, especially against Pakistan. I have bunked school to catch those tense overs, lied at work to slip away for a quick stream, and even turned down family commitments because nothing matched the […]

International

Taliban Ambush Kills 12 Pakistani Soldiers in Waziristan

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

At least 12 Pakistani soldiers were killed on Saturday after the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ambushed a military convoy in South Waziristan. The attack occurred in the Badar area, near the Afghan border, according to security officials. Details of the Attack The convoy came under fire around 4:00 am when militants opened fire from both sides […]