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Trump’s “Saved Sharif” Claim And Pakistan’s Victory “Lahori Churan” To Awam Cannot Both Be True

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

To the Pakistani awam, this is not a question of patriotism. It is a question of whether you are willing to look at a contradiction sitting right in front of you. For days, you have been fed the familiar story that Pakistan stood tall, stared India down, and emerged with its honour intact. You are […]

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Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif And Asim Munir U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir after Islamabad hosted high-level talks between the United States and Iran. Trump described both leaders as “very extraordinary men” and credited them with providing competent leadership during the diplomatic effort, even

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From “Get Your Own Oil” to Naval Blockade: Trump’s Strategic Collapse in Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Donald Trump stood before the world and made it clear: America would no longer carry the burden of global energy security. “Go get your own oil,” was not just rhetoric, it was a declaration of intent. The United States, he signaled, was stepping back from its long-held role as the guarantor of safe global trade […]

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Iran Speaker Mocks Trump Over Hormuz Threat

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked U.S. President Donald Trump over Washington’s threat to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports, warning that American consumers could soon face even higher fuel prices. His remarks came as tensions rose after the United States signalled a tougher maritime move following the breakdown of talks with […]

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Trump Says Hormuz Will Open Soon

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

Donald Trump has said the United States will have the Strait of Hormuz “open fairly soon,” a statement that comes as the vital energy route remains under strain amid the Iran conflict. His remarks have drawn attention because the waterway is one of the world’s most important oil transit chokepoints, and any prolonged disruption carries […]

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Trump Says Iran Failing On Hormuz Deal

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Donald Trump has accused Iran of doing a “very poor job” of allowing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and said Tehran is not honouring the terms of the fragile two-week ceasefire. His remarks add fresh strain to an already unstable truce, with shipping through the key waterway still far below normal levels despite […]

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Khawaja Asif’s Israel Remarks Expose Pakistan’s Mediation Claim as Political Theatre

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Khawaja Muhammad Asif’s recent remarks calling Israel a “curse for humanity” have done more than just trigger diplomatic outrage. They have exposed a fundamental contradiction at the heart of Pakistan’s foreign policy posture. At a time when Pakistan is attempting to position itself as a potential mediator in the ongoing West Asian tensions, such rhetoric […]

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Mark Rutte Says Trump Is Disappointed With NATO

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Trump renewed his criticism of NATO after a closed-door White House meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, with Rutte later saying the U.S. president was “clearly disappointed” with several allies. The remarks came amid growing divisions inside the alliance over support during the Iran conflict and have intensified questions about the future of transatlantic unity. […]

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Trump Slams NATO, Revives Greenland Threat

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Trump sharply criticised NATO after the alliance declined to join the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, escalating tensions with European allies and reviving his threat over Greenland. The latest remarks added to growing strain within the transatlantic alliance after the Iran conflict exposed major differences over military support and regional strategy. Trump

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Trump Credits China In US Iran Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

China has emerged as a quiet but important player in the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, with President Donald Trump suggesting that Beijing helped push Tehran toward negotiations. The development highlights how China, despite staying publicly cautious, may have used its economic and diplomatic links with Iran to encourage a pause in the conflict. China Linked To […]