Pakistan

India and Pakistan have played cricket since 1952, with matches consistently ranking among the most-viewed global sporting events, driven by the nations' deep political tensions.

Military chiefs from three nations will meet in Riyadh to coordinate defense against Iranian-backed Houthi strikes on Saudi targets.

The State Bank of Pakistan kept its benchmark rate unchanged for a third straight meeting, holding steady despite inflation at 11.15 percent in August.

Pakistan raised $3 billion in a dual-tranche Eurobond sale attracting nearly $6 billion in orders, marking its largest international bond issuance and suggesting durable shift in market access post-rating upgrades.

A blaze at Islamabad's PIMS hospital swept through the maternity ward Wednesday, killing 14 of 15 babies present; the federal health secretary has been removed from his post

A blaze in the maternity ward of Pakistan's main public hospital in Islamabad killed 15 of 16 infants present; authorities are investigating an air-conditioning fault.

Pakistan and Oman held separate talks with Tehran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, pulling oil prices lower despite new U.S. sanctions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the trilateral pact, formalized Aug. 7, 2026, is solely defensive and aims to boost regional stability.

General Asim Munir's visit seeks to stabilize a volatile border and secure energy supplies, drawing Washington's attention to potential sanctions risks