Root won't 'rip up' Bazball blueprint as Babar is ruled out for Pakistan
Returning England Test skipper Joe Root says he feels "as ready as any other England captain", adding he has no plans on "ripping up" the Bazball blueprint that preceded his second stint in charge.
Sport
skysports.com
18.08.2026
Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan
Root not planning on ‘ripping up’ work of Stokes and McCullumTalked up Dan Lawrence’s off-spin bowling on his return to Test sideJoe Root says he is not planning on “ripping up” the work of Ben Stokes
Sport
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital from jail over health concerns
A Pakistani court ordered former prime minister Imran Khan to be moved from prison to a hospital over claims of poor health. The 73-year-old cricket star and his wife were sentenced to 17 years of jai
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Turkmenistan, Pakistan discuss cooperation within ECO
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Pakistan released 724 trucks of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Mutual defence: The alliances that preceded Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi pact
The pact says an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be regarded as an attack against them all.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Cricket reader Q&A: ask Ali Martin your questions ahead of England v Pakistan – live
England’s men start their post-Bazball future next week with a three-Test series against Pakistan. Cricket correspondent Ali Martin is online now to answer your questions about this new era for the te
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theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Kazakhstan’s Middle Corridor strategy opens new options for Pakistan via Azerbaijan - AFZ
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Pakistan to continue supporting regional peace and dialogue — President Zardari (PHOTO)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
14.08.2026
Pakistan and the new great game of Risk
Islamabad has bold ambitions to play a more proactive role in the world
Finance
ft.com
14.08.2026
Gay out for duck as Pakistan impress against County Select XI
England opening batter Emilio Gay was out for a duck as Pakistan made a strong start to their tour against a Professional County Club Select XI.
Sport
skysports.com
13.08.2026
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?
The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.
World
aljazeera.com
08.08.2026
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement: What’s in it?
Pact will 'reshape security architecture' of the region, experts say.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
Pakistan’s Khan in jail for 3 years: PTI rallies over ‘arbitrary detention’
Thousands of supporters of former PM Imran Khan's party demonstrate across country to call for his immediate release.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Pakistan and Uganda athletes ‘missing’ after Commonwealth Games
UK police looking into reports of 'missing' athletes who didn't return home after Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?
New diplomatic push undertaken as repeated ceasefire failures expose limits of mediation.
World
aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
Tajikistan and Pakistan discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
26.07.2026
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