International

US-Pakistan Army Ties Seen as Challenge for India-US Relations – Dhruva Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America and son of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, told a US congressional panel that Washington’s engagement with Pakistan’s military remains a sensitive issue for New Delhi. He made the remarks during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia. India Watches US–Pakistan […]

International

Sindhi Leaders Appeal to PM Modi for Help in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

A group of Sindhi nationalist leaders has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene to “save millions of Pakistanis” amid what they describe as a deepening political and economic crisis in Pakistan. The letter claims the situation in the country is deteriorating under the current political and military leadership. Appeal Targets Sharif […]

International

IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement For Pakistan

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has approved a new disbursement of $1.2 billion for Pakistan. The approval followed the second review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The package includes $1 billion under the EFF programme and $200 million under the RSF window. Support for balance of […]

International

Pakistan Offers To Take Back UK Grooming Convicts

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Pakistan has proposed accepting two convicted members of a UK grooming gang in exchange for Britain returning two political dissidents living in the United Kingdom. The proposal was raised by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during a meeting with the British High Commissioner. The offer comes as both countries face pressure over deportations and asylum cases […]

International

Pakistan And Afghanistan Exchange Heavy Fire Along Border

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy gunfire along their shared border on Friday, adding to tensions that have been building over recent weeks. Officials from both countries confirmed the incident. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but the firing caused alarm on both sides of the frontier. Conflicting Claims From Both Sides Afghan authorities said […]

Entertainment Reviews

Dhurandhar: A Long, Gritty Thriller Anchored by Ranveer Singh

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Dhurandhar opens without ceremony, and the film keeps that attitude throughout. This isn’t a flashy patriotic spectacle. It’s a tough, tightly wound espionage story where every conversation is a risk and every decision seems to come with a consequence. By the time Ranveer Singh appears among the shadows, you know the film has no intention […]

International

Pakistan Appoints Asim Munir As First Chief Of Defence Forces

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Pakistan has appointed General Asim Munir as the country’s first Chief of Defence Forces after the government approved the creation of a new top military post. The decision was confirmed after the Prime Minister sent the summary for approval, and the notification was issued following the President’s assent. The appointment marks a major structural change […]

Editorials Opinion

Washington Draws a Red Line: Why U.S. Patience with Pakistan’s Military Is Ending – Even If the White House Pretends Otherwise

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

In Washington, diplomatic tremors rarely show up in the form of a sternly worded letter. But the recent Congressional communication urging targeted sanctions against Pakistan’s leadership is not another routine expression of concern. It is a structural break in how the United States views Pakistan’s military establishment, and a warning that the days of strategic […]

International

Pakistan Moves To Sell Loss-Making PIA

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

Pakistan has decided to move ahead with the sale of its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), with bidding scheduled for December 23. The decision comes after an earlier privatisation attempt failed when the only bid received was far below the government’s valuation of the airline. Majority Stake Up For Sale The government is offering […]

International

IED Blast Kills Three Policemen in Northwest Pakistan

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

A powerful roadside bomb exploded under a police vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on December 3, 2025, killing three policemen. Authorities said the attack was carried out by unidentified militants, though no group has yet claimed responsibility. What Happened The bomb — described as an improvised explosive device (IED) […]