Pakistan

• Pakistan's women's cricket team will play Thailand in a quarter-final match at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday, September 17. • The match takes place at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture as part of a tournament featuring eight teams, including India, China, and Sri Lanka. • Pakistan modified its roster for the event by replacing Sadaf Shamas, Waheeda Akhtar, and Sadia Iqbal with Aliya Riaz, Tasmia Rubab, and Humna Bilal.

• Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned an alleged drone attack attempt on Mecca and praised Saudi armed forces for stopping the strike. • The Prime Minister described the attempted attack as "dastardly and heinous" while the Houthis in Yemen denied any involvement. • This diplomatic tension highlights the volatile security situation in the region and the strategic military cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

• Houthi rebels intensified attacks recently, triggering alerts in Jeddah, Taif, and the holy city of Mecca. • The UN refugee agency reported on Tuesday that more than 100,000 people have been displaced within Yemen. • These strikes expose the limitations of Saudi Arabia's defense pacts with Turkey and Pakistan, as partners offered condemnations rather than direct military intervention.

• Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned an alleged drone attack attempt on Mecca and praised Saudi armed forces for stopping the strike. • The Prime Minister described the attempted attack by Yemen's Houthis as "dastardly and heinous." • This diplomatic response highlights the tension between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels over regional security and the protection of holy sites.

Kasim and Sulaiman Khan tell Guardian they believe ex-PM is being ‘slowly killed’ by harsh treatment, driven by Asim MunirThe sons of Imran Khan have accused Pakistan’s powerful army chief of a “personal vendetta” against the incarcerated former prime minister and expressed fears their father is being “slowly killed” in jail, as international pressure mounts over his prison conditions.Kasim Khan, 27, and Sulaiman Khan, 29, have become strong advocates for the release of their father, who has been held in Adiala prison in Rawalpindi since his arrest in 2023, and is serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges. Continue reading...

• India will host Pakistan and four other nations for the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament from October 27 to November 5, 2026. • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann confirmed the event will feature six competing teams, including China, Japan, Malaysia, and Korea. • The tournament provides a rare competitive venue for India and Pakistan to face each other in a high-stakes international sports setting.

• India advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Junior Asia Cup after defeating Pakistan on Thursday in Moqi, China. • The defending champions won the quarter-final match with a dominant score of 19-0. • This victory follows a strong group stage where India topped their standings by beating Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea.

• The Indian junior women's hockey team defeated Pakistan 19-0 on Thursday to secure a spot in the Junior Asia Cup semi-finals. • India entered the semi-finals after winning four consecutive group games against Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea. • This victory puts India two wins away from defending their title and achieving a hat-trick of three consecutive championships.

• India defeated Pakistan 19-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Junior Asia Cup to advance to the semifinals. • The defending champions secured a shutout victory to keep their hopes alive for a third consecutive tournament title. • India now enters the semifinals as a top contender for the gold medal.

Reform councillor said he urged activists to stand downStand Up to Racism condemns ‘dangerous’ gatheringAnti-immigration protesters gathered outside a Portsmouth hotel were forced to cancel their demonstration after discovering the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team rather than a group of asylum seekers were staying there.Portsmouth had been the site of a large protest on Sunday following the arrival of a large dinghy containing an estimated 140 asylum seekers at the city’s Eastney harbour. A black-clad vigilante group attempted to block the streets around the port to stop the arrivals from leaving the area. Continue reading...

• Nashra Sandhu led Pakistan to the semi-finals of the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2026 after a 72-run victory over Hong Kong. • Sandhu became the first Pakistani bowler to take six wickets in a Women’s T20I, the shortest format of international cricket. • This performance secures Pakistan's advancement in the tournament and sets a new record for the best bowling figures by a Pakistani woman.

• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the men's doubles final of the China Masters 2026 after defeating Malaysia's Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong in Shenzhen. • The world No. 5 Indian pair won the match in one hour and six minutes with a final score of 21-16, 18-21, 21-11. • This victory marks their third China Masters final in four editions and puts them within reach of their 10th career BWF World Tour crown.

• Pakistan plays Hong Kong today in a critical Women’s Asia Cup match. • A victory in this game would guarantee Pakistan a spot in the semifinals alongside India. • The result determines which teams from Group A advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.

• India defeated Pakistan in a Women's Asia Cup match, securing a place in the semi-finals with six points. • Pakistan suffered their heaviest batting collapse in T20I history during the game, while India maintained a perfect three-match winning streak. • Pakistan must now win their final group match against Hong Kong to keep their qualification hopes alive.

• Pakistan played a three-day warm-up match against the Professional County Club Select XI as part of their 2026 tour of England. • Saud Shakeel scored 100 runs off 147 balls during Pakistan's second innings, where the team reached 264/3. • These matches allow the Pakistan national team to refine their form and strategy before competing in official tour fixtures.

• India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 to top Group A and qualify for the semi-finals. • Pakistan was bowled out for 55 in 18.1 overs, marking their lowest-ever T20I score. • India secured the win by reaching 57/3 in 8.4 overs, finishing the group stage with six points after winning all three matches.

• India Women will play Pakistan Women in a Group A match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday, September 5. • The match will be broadcast live in India on the Sony Sports Network. • India aims to maintain momentum after winning opening matches against Thailand and Hong Kong to secure a semifinal spot.

• India Women defeated Pakistan Women by 7 wickets in an Asia Cup 2026 match held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. • The victory was described as dominant, though specific run totals and individual player scores were not provided in the report. • This result improves India's standing and momentum within the tournament's competitive group stage.

• India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 league match, with Harmanpreet Kaur hitting a six to secure the win. • The victory concludes India's league campaign and maintains their dominant record over their rivals across batting, bowling, and fielding. • This result advances India to the knockout stage while forcing Pakistan to evaluate their performance before facing Hong Kong, China.

• India and Pakistan will face each other in a Group A match during the Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. • India has already secured a spot in the knockout rounds after winning matches against Thailand and Hong Kong. • The result determines whether Pakistan can disrupt India's recent streak of one-sided victories in this rivalry.

• India and Pakistan will face each other in a group stage match during the 2026 Women's Asia Cup in Dubai. • India recently secured a spot in the semi-finals of an eight-team tournament after winning by 137 runs against Hong Kong. • This upcoming match renews a rivalry between two teams that last competed against each other in June during the 2026 T20 World Cup in England.

• Pakistan's women's cricket team is preparing for the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, aiming to secure their first-ever tournament title. • The "Women in Green" have been placed in Group A, where they will compete against India, Thailand, and Hong Kong, China. • Historically, Pakistan's best performances were runner-up finishes in 2012 and 2016, though they were eliminated in the semi-finals during the 2022 and 2024 editions.

Authorities at biggest state hospital in Islamabad say 15 babies were in the ward when fire broke outAt least 14 newborn babies have died in a fire that broke out in the maternity ward at one of Pakistan’s most prominent state hospitals.The blaze began in the early hours of Wednesday and engulfed the ward at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, the biggest state hospital in Islamabad. Continue reading...

• Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan have established the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement 2026, creating a new collective-defence framework among the three nations. • The pact focuses on enhancing defence diplomacy, maritime security, and collective security measures to stabilize West Asian geopolitics. • The agreement is strategically significant due to its potential impact on India-Pakistan relations and India's security interests within the Indian Ocean Region.

Move may signal attempt to improve relations between military-backed government and ex-leader’s partyThe jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been ⁠transferred to a hospital in Islamabad for medical examination, fulfilling a longstanding demand by supporters who ⁠say his health has deteriorated during more than three years in prison.The move ​followed a supreme court order ‌this week and is ‌seen as a potential first step toward easing tensions between Khan’s party and ‌Pakistan’s powerful military establishment, which have been at odds since his removal from office in 2022. Continue reading...

• Pakistani authorities have petitioned the Supreme Court to review or withdraw a mandate requiring imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to undergo a medical examination at a private hospital. • Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that while the government does not object to Khan receiving medical care, it challenges the specific requirement to use a private facility over prison-regulated treatment. • The government argues that health issues should remain separate from political disputes and maintains that Khan will continue to be treated according to established prison rules.

• On August 19, 2026, Pakistan launched a formal protest and summoned a US diplomat following controversial remarks made by Sergio Gor regarding Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). • Islamabad cited United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions to support its position and condemn the statements. • The incident highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and the US over the disputed territory of Kashmir.

• Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that former Prime Minister Imran Khan must be moved from prison to a hospital for medical treatment. • The decision follows the submission of medical records to the court indicating that Khan has been suffering from anxiety and palpitations. • This ruling highlights the ongoing legal and health battles facing the former leader while in detention.