Promising signs for new England but Pakistan absolutely dire
Joe Root's return match as England Test captain could hardly have gone better - a three-day win and a weekend off.
Sport
skysports.com
22.08.2026
Syria considers joining Mecca defence pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye
Syria is considering whether to join the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a mutual-defence pact signed earlier this month by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
22.08.2026
Pakistan’s PTI seeks contempt action over jailed Imran Khan’s hospital move
Party launches legal action after authorities take ex-PM to state hospital for check-up before returning him to jail.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
As super El Nino looms, wealthy nations must learn from those already living with water scarcity
As a country on the frontline of the climate crisis, Pakistan is accustomed to water insecurity, writes Dr Shakeel Hayat. The country has had no choice but to find solutions to the climate crisis
World
independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
England player ratings: Tongue, Robinson share top spot and a ball
We rate England's players after the thumping innings win over Pakistan at Headingley as Joe Root's side took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series...
Sport
skysports.com
22.08.2026
Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.
World
aljazeera.com
22.08.2026