The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

The Mecca alliance meets the Red Sea – Saudi Arabia’s new defense pact faces its first major test

When Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to a mutual defense pact in August, it was principally seen as a political commitment. The “Mecca alliance,” as it was dubbed, stipulated that an armed attack on one would be treated as an attack on all three, accompanied by deeper military cooperation.

The Conversation · Sep 29

'Move out of militant mindset': Pakistan's advice to Afghan's Taliban government

Pakistan's information minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday urged Afghanistan's interim Taliban administration to “move out of the militant mindset”, as relations between the two neighbours remain strained over allegations of cross-border militancy.

The Times of India · Sep 29

Pakistan denies airspace clearance to Russian flight carrying uranium for Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear plant

Pakistan has refused overflight clearance for a Russian cargo aircraft transporting uranium to Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in the planned September 24 delivery being postponed. Bangladesh confirmed the disruption, while Pakistan’s High Commission said the matter involved technical and procedural arrangements related to flight routing and airspace permissions.…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Houthi attacks put Turkey’s new Saudi defence pact to the test

Attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia are putting Turkey's new defence pact with the kingdom to its first major test – forcing Ankara to weigh support for its ally against the risk of being drawn deeper into the conflict.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28

Asian Games 2026: Indian men's hockey team hammer Bangladesh 10-0, set up Pakistan semi-final

India thrashed Bangladesh 10-0 to complete a fifth consecutive win and finish top of Pool A at the Asian Games 2026. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick, while Shilanand Lakra netted twice as the defending champions dominated despite heavy rain and a waterlogged pitch. India will now face arch-rivals Pakistan…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Child, forced marriages of minority girls in Pakistan flagged at UN event

The impact of child and forced marriages on girls in Pakistan, particularly those from minority communities, was discussed at a side event during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The Times of India · Sep 28

England dealt major injury blow as Jos Buttler is ruled out of Pakistan tour

Buttler picked up a hamstring injury in England’s second one-day international against Sri Lanka last week

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Jos Buttler out of Pakistan tour after injury against Sri Lanka

The England wicketkeeper injured his hamstring during the second one-day international in England’s 2-1 series win.

The Independent UK · Sep 28

As Pakistan’s power bills soared, rooftop solar helped save the country $12 billion in fuel imports

Pakistan's transition to solar power has enabled millions of households to rely on renewable energy. The country began this shift during the Ukraine War due to soaring electricity prices and fuel import challenges. Grassroots movements contributed to the rapid installation of solar panels across urban and rural areas. This increased…

The Times of India · Sep 28

Motorcycle-borne gunmen kill 3 cops in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Three traffic police officers were killed and three others injured in a gun attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, the Associated Press cited police.

The Times of India · Sep 28