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Pakistan And Afghanistan Talks End Without Agreement

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan wrapped up in Istanbul on October 28 without reaching any formal settlement. The talks, which were aimed at consolidating the ceasefire agreed on October 19, failed to produce results as both sides remained divided over cross-border militancy. Agenda And Key Differences Pakistan pressed Afghanistan to rein in the

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Bangladesh And Pakistan Pledge Major Trade Revival

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Bangladesh and Pakistan have agreed to revive their trade and economic cooperation after nearly two decades of limited engagement. The breakthrough came during the ninth session of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held in Dhaka, the first since 2005. Both nations expressed commitment to take ties to a “new strategic level” through investments, trade expansion […]

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Pakistan Seeks Closer Trade, Investment And Defence Cooperation With Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, met Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka on October 26, 2025, to discuss enhancing bilateral trade, investment and defence cooperation between the two countries. Pakistan emphasised the importance of shared historical and cultural ties in strengthening their partnership. Scope

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Pakistan Reports 25 Militants, 5 Soldiers Killed At Afghanistan Border

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The Pakistani military has confirmed that five of its soldiers were killed and 25 militants were neutralised in clashes near the Pakistan–Afghanistan border over the weekend. The incidents took place in the volatile North Waziristan and Kurram districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Details Of The Clashes According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the

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Pakistan Minority Psy-War: MHA Must Act

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Pakistan Minority Psy-War is unfolding on Indian screens, and it is time to call it by its real name. A sudden flood of reels featuring Hindu girls dancing Garba in Karachi, Christian creators celebrating festivals, or minority influencers shouting “Jai Hind” from across the border is not cultural exchange. It is narrative warfare — carefully […]

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Trump Pledges Swift Resolution To Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Crisis

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will resolve the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan “very quickly.” His remarks came during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where he highlighted Washington’s willingness to engage in efforts to reduce border tensions. Ongoing Talks Negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are taking place in Istanbul following

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Pakistan Minister Warns of “Open War” With Afghanistan if Peace Talks Fails

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned on October 25 2025 that Islamabad could enter into “open war” with Afghanistan if the ongoing peace talks collapse. He spoke from Sialkot, stating: “We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them.” The talks, held in Istanbul, follow a cease-fire […]

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“Not At India’s Expense”: Marco Rubio On US-Pakistan Ties

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated that Washington’s efforts to strengthen its ties with Pakistan will not weaken its historic partnership with India. He reiterated that the U.S.-India relationship is “deep, historic and important” and must not suffer because of new engagements with Islamabad. Context Of Evolving Regional Ties Rubio’s remarks come amid […]

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Pakistan would lose any conventional war with India

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

John Kiriakou, a former officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has stated that Pakistan would lose any conventional war against India and urged Islamabad to recognise that initiating war would bring no benefit. He underscored that his remarks refer specifically to non-nuclear, conventional conflict. Geopolitical implications Kiriakou’s assessment reflects the

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Prepare For Second Round Of Talks In Türkiye

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan are scheduled to meet in Istanbul, Türkiye, for a second round of border-security talks aimed at curbing escalating cross-border violence. The session follows an earlier cease-fire agreement brokered by Doha on October 19 that both sides pledged to honour. The focus now is on establishing a joint monitoring mechanism to […]