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Archival photograph · 2007Wasim Akram questions Babar Azam's decision to accept Test captaincy after England whitewash
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram says Babar Azam should have remained a player rather than take the Test captaincy, questioning his claim to be unaware of the PCB's overhaul.
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International — World / International — WorldUkraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow on final day of Russia's elections
Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Moscow in its largest attack of the war on the final day of Russia's elections, killing at least two people.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceProtests and sit-ins could cost Pakistan Rs120bn a day, finance minister warns
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on 20 September that marches, sit-ins and strikes could cost Pakistan's economy around Rs120 billion a day.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan launches first electricity wheeling auction as state power purchases end
Pakistan has invited proposals for its first 400MW electricity wheeling auction under CTBCM, letting large consumers buy power directly from producers as the state exits purchases.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan demands Afghan Taliban dismantle militant networks after Kohat attack
Pakistan's Information Ministry demanded the Afghan Taliban dismantle militant networks after the Kohat attack, saying Kabul must take credible, verifiable and sustained action.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSecurity forces rescue 23 abductees after foiling N-25 check post near Kalat
Pakistan's military said forces foiled a terrorist check post on the N-25 highway near Kalat, rescuing 23 abductees and killing five militants.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceJI begins 'super long march' to Islamabad from Karachi after talks fail
Jamaat-e-Islami began its long march to Islamabad from Karachi on 20 September after a fifth round of talks failed, with chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman leading the train journey.
International — Region / International — RegionHouthis fire first ballistic missile at Riyadh since escalation as Iran warns US of renewed strikes
Saudi air defences intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile fired at Riyadh, the first strike on the capital since July, as Iran warned the US had decided to resume strikes.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceGovernment opens talks with opposition over PTI's September 27 protest
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met opposition leaders at his request to discuss PTI's September 27 protest, but they say only Imran Khan can postpone the march.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceAleema Khan, Imran Khan's sister, detained 30 days under MPO in Lahore
Lahore's deputy commissioner ordered 30-day detention of Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan under the MPO on 20 September 2026, days before PTI's planned march to Islamabad.
International — World / International — WorldUS, Denmark and Greenland reach security deal as Trump claims 'permanent control'
Trump says the agreement gives Washington 'permanent control' over Greenland's security; Copenhagen and Nuuk insist it preserves their sovereignty and right to self-determination.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePakistan women face Sri Lanka in Asian Games semi-final with final in sight
Pakistan's women's cricket team plays Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, on Sunday, 20 September, with a gold-medal berth at stake.