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
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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.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
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.
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aljazeera.com
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
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abcnews.com
14.08.2026
Relatives mourn victims of Pakistan avalanche
Relatives gathered to mourn the three Nepali mountaineers, Kili Pemba Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa, and Nima Sherpa.
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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.
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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.
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aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid security fears
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fears
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aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
What's driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
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aljazeera.com
10.08.2026
British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces
Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protestersA British national was shot dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during clashes between security forces
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theguardian.com
10.08.2026
What are the challenges facing the Mecca agreement?
Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.
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aljazeera.com
09.08.2026
The post-American Middle East is beginning to take shape
The pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye is yet another step towards a new regional security architecture.
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aljazeera.com
08.08.2026
Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
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aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
Protests, boycott cast shadow on Pakistan-administered Kashmir election
Second round in regional elections held amid deadly clashes and heightened tensions over demands for electoral reforms.
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aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections and protests – all you need to know
Protests over refugee seats turn deadly, forcing staggered elections under internet blackout and calls for a boycott.
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aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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bbc.co.uk
03.08.2026
Suicide bombing kills at least 14 people in Pakistan’s Swat Valley
Footage shows blast victims hurried into a hospital in northwestern Pakistan, after a suicide bombing.
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aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
Body of climber Nirmal Purja, six others recovered after Pakistan avalanche
Search for remains of three last climbers continues on Broad Peak, days after avalanche killed all 10 mountaineers.
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aljazeera.com
02.08.2026
Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche
14 Peaks star Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche while leading 10 climbers up Broad Peak mountain in Pakistan.
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aljazeera.com
02.08.2026
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says
The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
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bbc.co.uk
01.08.2026