Shehbaz Sharif

The Pakistan Cricket Board objects to Michael Atherton's interview with Imran Khan's sons.

A hospital fire in Pakistan kills at least 14 newborns due to an air conditioning fault.

A fire at a Pakistan hospital nursery killed 14 newborns, prompting an immediate inquiry.

A fire at a Pakistan hospital nursery killed 14 newborns, prompting an immediate inquiry.

Severe weather hampers retrieval of UK gynaecologist's body from Pakistan's Spantik peak.

Former cricket captains request Pakistan PM to ensure Imran Khan's proper medical treatment.

Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement for Mutual Defense by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, according to reports.

Pakistan's strategic gamble faces uncertainty in Washington amid shifting diplomatic ties.

Imran Khan's sister files contempt plea over government's alleged violation of court order.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a NATO-style mutual defense pact in August 2026, combining 1.4 million military personnel and advanced weaponry.

Saudi Arabia signed a NATO-style defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan in Mecca, abandoning U.S.-incentivized Israel normalization as domestic opposition to the Accords surged from 41 percent disapproval in 2020 to 87 percent by 2025.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a joint defense agreement in Makkah to counter rising Iran-linked tensions.

Trump hails a security pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan as a step towards self-defense.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a new regional security pact.

Trump welcomes defense pact between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan as a big step.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, establishing a NATO-style collective defense pact. President Trump praised the deal as a "big, bold" step toward greater Middle East regional security and autonomy amid rising tensions.

Pakistani investigators visit a hospital nursery where a fire killed 14 newborns.

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja says Imran Khan is holding up despite being in prison for nearly three years.

At least 14 newborn babies died in a fire at a Pakistan hospital on Wednesday.

Kapil Dev joins 21 former cricket captains in urging Pakistan to ensure Imran Khan's proper medical care.

Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan for humane treatment of jailed Imran Khan.

Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure proper medical care for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan.

French President Macron hosts Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for talks on energy and regional conflicts.

Pakistan's minister warns India could weaponize the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, which India unilaterally suspended after a terror attack, threatening Pakistan's 250 million people's food security and water rights while calling for diplomatic resolution.

Pakistan's Planning Minister warns India could weaponize water by withholding Indus river supplies after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

Pakistan's government challenges a Supreme Court order to move jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to a private hospital.

Pakistan signed a defence cooperation agreement with Somalia in August covering counter-terrorism and military training, expanding its strategic footprint in the Horn of Africa while Field Marshal Asim Munir increasingly shapes the country's defence diplomacy initiatives.

Imran Khan's health deteriorates in jail, prompting concerns over his anxiety and heart issues.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact in Mecca, signaling these US allies seek greater self-reliance amid Trump's pressure for increased defense spending, though analysts question whether it can replace American security guarantees.

Turkish President Erdogan announced the Makkah Joint Defence Pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will expand membership, with Egypt potentially joining. The agreement commits signatories to mutual defense against external threats.

Violence escalates in Balochistan as BLA claims 22 attacks on Pakistan Army, killing 26 personnel.

US President Trump supports the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact as a big step.

President Trump ordered substantial cuts to US-South Korea joint military exercises after Seoul rejected joining US efforts to denuclearize Iran, citing concerns about signaling hostility toward North Korea during his presidency.

A fire at a Pakistan hospital killed 14 newborns in a nursery due to a short circuit.

At least 14 babies were killed in a fire at a Pakistan hospital nursery.

Imran Khan's sons fear he may not survive prison due to poor health.

Cricket captains worldwide appeal for Imran Khan's medical treatment in a letter to Pakistan's Prime Minister.

Imran Khan's party demands immediate cardiac care for him at Shifa International Hospital.

Pakistan seeks improved ties with Washington as relations between the two nations warm up.

Twenty-one former cricket captains appeal for Imran Khan's medical treatment and welfare.

India's external affairs minister downplayed the Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi defence pact, questioning its effectiveness against member nations' ongoing military conflicts while pledging to factor such developments into India's security calculations regarding adversarial nations.

Pakistan views the Mecca Accord as a significant development in Middle East peace efforts.

Pakistan's Ministry unveils a plan to clear Rs1.49 trillion of gas-sector debt.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Pact in August, triggering UAE criticism over bypassing the Gulf Cooperation Council framework, escalating tensions between the two Gulf powers over diverging regional security strategies.

Greece navigates a changing Middle East with complex alliances and defense pacts.

US President Donald Trump praises Saudi-Turkiye-Pakistan defence agreement as a big step.

US President Donald Trump praises Saudi-Turkiye-Pakistan defence agreement as a big step.

President Trump welcomed a mutual defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan on August 7, 2026, calling it a "big, bold" step strengthening regional security amid US-Iran tensions, while India assesses implications.

On August 7, 2026, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a collective defense pact stipulating that attacks on any member constitute attacks on all three, reshaping Middle East security amid regional instability and diminished confidence in U.S. guarantees.