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Multiple Turkish C-130 and A400M transport aircraft were observed making repeated flights to Pakistani military air bases between August 19 and 21, prompting speculation over possible deliveries of drones and air-defence systems. The activity occurred weeks after Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, though neither Ankara nor Islamabad has officially disclosed the cargo.
In an Asian Cricket Council (ACC) election held in Bangkok, candidates backed by Pakistan won all three director spots, strengthening Pakistan's influence over the council's administrative decisions. The meeting, chaired by ACC President Mohsin Naqvi, also covered the upcoming Men's Asia Cup in Bangladesh and reviewed preparations for the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai.
Jaish-e-Mohammed's Markaz Subhan Allah complex in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, has been substantially restored 15 months after being targeted in Operation Sindoor, with visuals showing rebuilt domes, new marble flooring and fresh plaster. Intelligence inputs cited by multiple outlets indicate Pakistani authorities provided around PKR 25 crore in instalments for the reconstruction, of which roughly PKR 11 crore was spent on the central hall.
Twenty-one former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have written to Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif demanding humane treatment and proper medical care for jailed ex-premier Imran Khan, following concerns his recent hospital stay fell short of a Supreme Court order. The appeal, initiated by Greg Chappell, comes after Khan was examined at a government hospital and returned to jail within hours.
The US Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile with a range exceeding 460 kilometres, designed to fit inside stealth fighters. The missile is seen as a response to advanced threats and has drawn expert analysis on its intended role in fleet defence.
A suspected Pakistan-origin drone was sighted along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, prompting security forces to launch a search operation. Officials reported that nothing objectionable was recovered during the search.
Former Australia coach Justin Langer has joked that his wife would have divorced him, and he would have lost friends like Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden, had he taken the England Test head coach role. The ECB instead appointed Stephen Fleming, a decision Langer praised as timely.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando's heated exchange on Day 1 of the second Test in Colombo has drawn reactions from both coaching camps, with India's batting coach admitting Jaiswal went too close. As the match referee assesses the incident under the ICC Code of Conduct, India ended the day at 300/5, powered by Devdutt Padikkal's century.
The BJP held its first organisational meeting in Srinagar, drawing party leaders from across Jammu and Kashmir. Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing his government of outsourcing jobs and corruption, while Union Minister Jitendra Singh touted normalcy and development since PM Modi took office.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended the memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way to move beyond a situation of 'neither war nor peace,' even as the 60-day deadline for talks expires without compromise. Meanwhile, the US Treasury is set to announce new sanctions, Iran’s security chief has warned neighbors against joining them, and violence continues in the West Bank and Gaza.
Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay, levelling the series 1-1 and consolidating their top spot in the World Test Championship standings. The result also opened the door for India, who can leapfrog Bangladesh into fourth place with a win in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka.
India's chances of reaching the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 semifinals were dashed as they lost 3-5 to Argentina in the final Pool E match. Argentina took an early 2-0 lead, and despite a late fightback from India, the team finished last in the group and will compete for 7th-8th place.
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday to continue mediation efforts between the US and Iran, as announced by Iran's foreign ministry. The visit comes amid stalled peace negotiations and looming US sanctions, with Pakistani sources confirming the trip.
Sri Lanka Cricket interim committee chairman Eran Wickramaratne has called for a rejig of the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP) to allow more Test matches with India, England and Australia. He said the current international calendar is causing Sri Lanka to play too few Tests, despite a busy year ahead, and highlighted the need for India's support and governance reforms within the board.
Violent protests against unannounced power cuts erupted across Karachi, blocking major roads and burning tires, leading to severe traffic gridlocks. Residents report 12-hour daily outages and water shortages, while K-Electric attributes the crisis to electricity theft and arrears.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit to attend the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the India-China boundary issue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The talks come ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS summit, with both sides emphasizing the importance of border peace for the wider relationship.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in the UK on Sunday for an official visit from August 24-28, with meetings scheduled with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and other officials. A key agenda item is the fate of Pakistani crew members held by Somali pirates aboard the MT Honour 25, with Dar set to meet the IMO Secretary-General.
Pakistan's planning minister Ahsan Iqbal said India could use the Indus Water Treaty as a weapon, urging restraint to avoid another war over water. His remarks follow Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's warning of a direct response over India's suspension of the treaty, which India put in abeyance after the Pahalgam attack.
In an interview, Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, urges New Delhi to restore trade to 2024 levels, citing recent border closures and investment restrictions. The appeal comes amid strained relations over the extradition demand for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and unresolved water-sharing issues.
Pakistan’s new virtual asset regulator has set September 5 as the deadline for existing crypto service providers to apply for no-objection certificates, warning that failure to do so will result in a halt of operations. The move is part of a broader regulatory push that includes the State Bank’s new instructions allowing banks to serve licensed crypto firms.