International

Pakistan Army Chief Visits US for Second Time in Two Months

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has arrived in the United States for his second official visit in less than two months. The back-to-back visits have sparked fresh speculation about ongoing strategic and security discussions between the two countries, particularly in the context of regional developments. Sources indicate that General Munir is expected […]

Business

Nvidia Urges US to Ease Chip Curbs on China

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Nvidia Appeals to US Over China Chip Export Curbs Says ‘No Such Thing as a Good Blacklist’ in Global Tech Nvidia has issued a strong message directed at both the Chinese government and the Biden administration, urging cooperation over confrontation in the global chip trade. The statement comes amid tightening U.S. restrictions on advanced semiconductor […]

Defence National

Indian Army Recalls U.S. Arms Supply to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command shared a historic reminder that the United States had supplied over $2 billion worth of military equipment to Pakistan between 1954 and 1971. The message came through a social media post featuring a 1971 newspaper clipping under the banner “This Day That Year – 05 Aug […]

International

U.S. Visa Bonds Up to $15,000 for Select Tourists

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

The U.S. government has announced a new pilot program that will require some business and tourist visa applicants to post a refundable bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. The program is scheduled to begin on August 20, 2025, and will run for one year. The move is aimed at curbing visa overstays and will apply […]

National

Centre Urges Exporters to Build Indian Brands Amid Tariff Blow

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

In response to the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on Indian exports under President Donald Trump’s revised trade stance, the Indian government is now pushing exporters to focus on creating and promoting homegrown brands. The call was made during high-level consultations between top officials from the Ministry of Commerce and industry

National

MEA Dismisses Rumours on Reviewing US Trade Pacts

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs has rejected social media rumours that India is reviewing trade agreements or imposing duties on goods from the United States in response to recent tariff actions. No Change in Tariff Policy, Says Government In an official clarification, the government stated that no such review is being carried out and no […]

National

Tharoor Warns US Tariffs Could ‘Destroy’ India‑US Trade

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called the U.S. decision to impose a 25% tariff plus a penalty on transactions involving Russian oil or arms a “very serious matter” for India. He warned that the effective trade duty could climb as high as 35–45%, or, if a 100% penalty is applied, it could virtually destroy India’s […]

Business Trade

India’s Rice Exports Expected to Withstand US Tariff

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has stated that the recently announced 25% U.S. tariff on Indian rice imports, effective August 1, is unlikely to cause major disruption. The industry considers it a short-term hurdle and expects exports to remain largely stable due to India’s pricing advantage and established global position. U.S. Not a Major […]

International

US, Pakistan Strike Trade Deal on Oil Reserves

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Pakistan on July 30, 2025, focused on developing Pakistan’s oil reserves. The agreement includes collaboration with an American firm that will help explore and manage untapped energy assets in Pakistan. Trump also suggested that oil produced under this project could be exported to neighboring countries, […]

Business Trade

India–US Trade Talks Miss August 1 Tariff Deadline

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

India and the United States have not finalized a bilateral trade deal ahead of the August 1 deadline set under the Trump administration’s new tariff policy. As a result, Indian exporters now face the risk of higher U.S. tariffs ranging from 20% to 25% on key products such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, gems, leather, and seafood. […]