"pakistan"

The ICC appeals panel has rescinded the demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after overturning its ‘Unsatisfactory’ pitch rating for the Pakistan-Australia ODI. The panel found no excessive unevenness or spin, leaving the venue with zero demerit points

The Baloch American Congress has urged US President Donald Trump to investigate reported Pakistani airstrikes in Balochistan’s Surab district that allegedly killed more than 30 civilians. The group seeks scrutiny of possible US-origin military equipment use, an independent probe and accountability for potential violations 

Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft and Indian airlines until September 24. The ban, imposed after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, applies to both Karachi and Lahore flight information regions. India continues to maintain reciprocal restrictions on Pakistani aircraft

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the shifting of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital in Islamabad for a medical examination. The order came after petitioners sought hospitalisation, citing concerns over his treatment at government hospitals.

The Mecca Joint Defence Pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan under a collective defence commitment, signalling greater regional self-reliance. While the agreement resembles NATO’s mutual-defence principle, its effectiveness will depend on military coordination, shared threat perceptions and implementation

US President Donald Trump welcomed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement as a major step toward regional self-defence. India is assessing its implications for national security and regional stability, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting national interests and taking necessary measures 

India rejected Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide’s remarks on Kashmir, asserting that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the international community should instead focus on alleged atrocities in PoK and cross-border terrorism

The Mecca pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye signals a shift towards regional powers assuming greater responsibility for their own deterrence while retaining multiple external partnerships

England Test captain Joe Root has scrapped the team’s midnight curfew ahead of the Pakistan series, urging players to behave responsibly and make smart decisions. Root also reflected on Brendon McCullum’s departure, Jofra Archer’s workload and his return to captaincy

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible Pakistani provocation along the Line of Control amid growing unrest in PoK and Balochistan. Officials suspect Islamabad could seek to divert domestic pressure through military or terror activity, while India remains on heightened security alert

Pakistan’s Balochistan faced a second day of mobile and internet disruptions amid security concerns, affecting residents and businesses. Financial services were also suspended in Nushki, while Baloch rights activists accused authorities of restricting communications and gatherings ahead of Independence Day observances

Security agencies have heightened vigilance along India’s Pakistan and Bangladesh borders following intelligence inputs warning of possible ISI-backed infiltration or attacks around Independence Day. The BSF has launched Operation Alert, while the government plans nearly 40 intelligence units along West Bengal’s Bangladesh border

India cannot afford to view the Mecca defence pact as mere symbolism; it could strengthen Pakistan’s strategic position and require sustained diplomatic engagement with Riyadh and Ankara

Indian security agencies have detected a shift in counterfeit currency operations, with fake lower denomination notes allegedly replacing earlier Rs 500 counterfeits. Officials warn of possible attempts by criminal networks to circulate Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 fake notes

The Asian Cricket Council has announced the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. India will face Pakistan on September 5 in a key Group A clash, with eight teams competing for continental supremacy from August 28 to September 13

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan criticised the government's Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026, warning they could restrict independent journalism. The rules require foreign journalists to obtain approval before travelling outside major cities, raising concerns over censorship, press freedom and access to information

Seven years after Article 370 was abrogated, Jammu and Kashmir has seen changes in security, governance, women's rights, tourism, and investments. While officials cite reduced separatist influence and stronger law enforcement, challenges from Pakistan-backed militant groups and cross-border terrorism continue

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said Pakistan undermined the Indus Water Treaty through decades of hostility and terrorism. He defended India's decision to keep the treaty in abeyance, urging Pakistan to dismantle terror infrastructure and address its own water mismanagement

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended the crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, likening demonstrators to India. The unrest during a JAAC-led march reportedly left dozens dead and hundreds injured, with videos showing alleged firing by Pakistani security forces

At least 20 people were killed and dozens critically injured during the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) Long March in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), following a violent crackdown by Pakistani security forces in Rawalakot.