The creation of a ‘Muslim Nato’ show Trump’s authority in the Middle East has collapsed
After the chaos sparked by Trump and Israel’s war in Iran, experts tell Maira Butt that the Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey could represent a new dawn in the region
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle
Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
It is time for freakishly gifted Harry Brook to come of age in England’s post-Bazball era | Ali Martin
Test captaincy came too soon for 27-year-old but Pakistan series is latest chapter in year that could be the making of himYou have to hand it to Bazball. Even when seemingly killed off, and the Englan
Sport
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Jordan Cox embraces Test ‘clarity’ but with it comes unfamiliar role for England
Essex opener faces unenviable task batting at No 3 against a new-ball master like Mohammad Abbas in Pakistan seriesIt has been a complicated start to Jordan Cox’s England career. There have been a han
Sport
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
17 militants were killed during military operations in Pakistan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
Turkmenistan expects progress on TAPI, power projects with Pakistan
Azerbaijan
trend.az
15.08.2026
Pakistan PM’s ‘red line’ warning to India over water treaty
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Precision comes before pace with Mohammad Abbas key to Pakistan’s attack in England
Tourists have prioritised winning at home with spin in recent times, leaving their attack leaning heavily on Abbas’s guile for England tourWhen Pakistan last arrived in England for a Test tour, in the
Sport
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Azerbaijani MFA congratulates Pakistan on Independence Day
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Pakistani ambassador highlights friendship and mutual respect at heart of Azerbaijan ties
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Azerbaijani MFA congratulated Pakistan on Independence Day
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
The 79th anniversary of the country's independence was celebrated at the Embassy of Pakistan in Azerbaijan
The embassy of Pakistan in Azerbaijan organized an event on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the country's independence.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Pakistan's PM set to pay state visit to Kazakhstan
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Shahbaz Sharif will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif will pay a state visit to Astana.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Baku hosts event dedicated to Pakistan's Independence Day (PHOTO)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Fireworks light skies over Pakistan’s capital as crowds celebrate Independence Day
Fireworks light up Pakistan’s capital as crowds celebrate the 79th anniversary of independence
World
abcnews.com
14.08.2026
Mahmoud Abbas: The Mecca agreement can protect the interests of Islamic countries
The signing of the Mecca Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan may be the beginning of a defense alliance between Islamic countries.
Azerbaijan
report.az
12.08.2026
Relatives mourn victims of Pakistan avalanche
Relatives gathered to mourn the three Nepali mountaineers, Kili Pemba Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa, and Nima Sherpa.
World
aljazeera.com
12.08.2026
Pakistan interior minister in Tehran amid talks to reopen Hormuz
Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi has held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran.
World
aljazeera.com
12.08.2026
What are Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan’s joint military capabilities?
The Mecca defence pact combines a top oil exporter, NATO's second-largest army and the only Muslim nuclear arsenal.
World
aljazeera.com
11.08.2026