Cricket Sports

India U19 Beat Pakistan by 58 Runs in U19 World Cup

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India’s Under-19 team registered a comprehensive 58-run victory over Pakistan in the Super Six stage of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Batting first, India were bowled out for 252 in 49.5 overs, recovering well after losing early wickets. The innings was anchored by Uday Saharan, who scored a composed half-century, […]

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Pakistan to Forfeit India Match in T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Pakistan will officially forfeit its scheduled group-stage match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming it will not take the field for the high-profile fixture. The match was slated to be played under the tournament’s hybrid hosting arrangement. Points Awarded to India As per ICC playing conditions, the forfeit will result […]

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PCB Cancels T20 World Cup Kit Launch Event

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has cancelled a planned special event to unveil the national team’s kit for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The event was scheduled to take place ahead of Pakistan’s ongoing T20I series and was expected to mark the formal launch of the World Cup jersey. Reason Behind the Decision According […]

International

Pakistan PM Admits Shame Over Seeking Foreign Loans

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said he feels ashamed when he and the country’s military leadership travel abroad seeking financial assistance to stabilise the economy, underlining the depth of Pakistan’s ongoing debt crisis. Debt Crisis Forces External Dependence Speaking at a public event, Sharif said Pakistan’s repeated reliance on foreign loans has hurt

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Pakistan Reviews Impact of India-EU Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Pakistan is reviewing the potential impact of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement on its export sectors, especially textiles, as industry groups warn that duty-free access for Indian goods to the EU could weaken Pakistan’s competitive edge in key markets. Exporters Warn of Competitive Pressure Textile exporters and analysts say India’s newly gained tariff-free

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Asim Munir Says Pakistan Military Undergoing Transformation

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir said the country’s armed forces are undergoing a major transformation to prepare for future security challenges, with a strong focus on modern warfare and new technologies. Shift Towards Modern Warfare Speaking during an interaction with troops, Munir said traditional concepts of warfare are changing rapidly, with technology-driven

International

US Issues Travel Advisory for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

The United States has issued an updated travel advisory for Pakistan, asking its citizens to reconsider travel due to security concerns in several parts of the country. The advisory highlights risks linked to terrorism, civil unrest and violent incidents. High-Risk Regions Flagged The advisory specifically warns against travel to parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and

International

UAE Halts Islamabad Airport Outsourcing Plan

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

Plans to outsource the management of Islamabad International Airport have been halted after the United Arab Emirates withdrew interest from the project. Pakistani officials said the proposed arrangement, which involved handing operations to a foreign entity, has been put on hold with no new timeline announced. UAE Steps Back From Project The UAE was among […]

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Expert Analysis of Operation Sindoor and the Rafale Narrative

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

This analysis is based on a detailed independent military study titled Operation Sindoor: The India–Pakistan Air War (7–10 May 2025), authored by Adrien Fontanellaz and published as an exploratory note by the Centre for Historical and Political-Military Studies. The report reconstructs the conflict using open-source intelligence, satellite imagery, technical assessments,

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Pakistan Casts Doubt Over T20 World Cup Participation

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Pakistan’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been thrown into doubt after recent developments surrounding the tournament. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said a final decision on whether the national team will take part has not yet been taken. Government To Take Final Call Naqvi said the matter will be […]