Bangladesh-India Relations came under renewed focus this week after a senior adviser to Bangladesh’s prime minister returned to Dhaka from New Delhi following an immigration-related dispute at Delhi airport. The incident prompted concern in Dhaka, with Bangladeshi officials describing the episode as unexpected and raising the matter through diplomatic channels. BBC Urdu reported. The development…
India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has recently sparked a new controversy by suggesting that “[Indo-Pak] borders can change” and that Sindh — presently part of Pakistan — might “return to India” someday, citing deep civilizational ties. As alarming as such rhetoric may sound at first glance, there are strong reasons why Pakistan need not panic…
US President Donald Trump, while speaking at a regional meeting in South Korea on Wednesday, once again credited himself with preventing a full-scale war between India and Pakistan. He claimed that both nations were “going at it,” with seven planes shot down, and that he stepped in by threatening them with 250 per cent tariffs…
Dubai (PNP) A high-profile press conference was held at Le Meridien, New Delhi, where the Levels Fight League (LFL) officially unveiled Sangram Singh’s upcoming international fight card. The Indian wrestling icon will face Tunisia’s Hakim Trabelsi in a prestigious MMA fight on November 2, 2025, in Amsterdam. The press conference was organized to…
People’s Republic of China has recently staged a spectacular display of military power, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. According to a report published in the BBC Urdu, the impressive event, held in Beijing’s iconic Tiananmen Square, was not only a commemoration of history but also a carefully orchestrated signal…
Islamabad (PNP Monitoring Desk) – On the topic of recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) declaration, Pakistan Television’s flagship program Newsroom hosted an extensive discussion on pressing national and regional issues. The talk show, moderated with a focus on analytical depth, brought together seasoned experts including Dr. Muhammad Arif (Foreign Affairs Analyst), climate commentators, and political…
Is 14th August Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day or the 79th? Interestingly, across the border, Indian media also initiates debate on the exact years of freedom
Sajjad Azhar, senior Pakistani journalist known for his thoughtful storytelling and socio-cultural insights, offers a compelling historical narrative in his recent article on anchient philosopher Kotliya Chanakya published in Independent Urdu. This analysis explores the strengths of Azhar’s article, its narrative power, intellectual framing, and broader value for Urdu readership and South Asian historical discourse. 1….
Though Karbala is part of Islamic history, its moral universe transcends religion. For countless Hindus in India, Pakistan and across the world, Imam Hussain represents the ideal of Dharma Yudh — a righteous war against falsehood, much like Rama’s war against Ravana, or Arjuna’s role in the battle of Kurukshetra under the guidance of Lord…
The tragedy of Karbala, which unfolded on the 10th of Muharram in 680 AD (61 AH), is a watershed moment in Islamic history. It commemorates the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain ibn Ali (RA), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his companions who stood against tyranny, injustice, and authoritarianism. While Karbala physically…
