AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWTC Sanctions: Pakistan were hit with an ICC double blow after the Edgbaston Test—11 overs short led to an 11-point World Test Championship deduction and a 50% match-fee fine, leaving them near the bottom after England’s 3-0 sweep. Defence Ties: Pakistan and Indonesia reaffirmed deeper military cooperation, including professional training and joint exercises, during meetings at GHQ. Regional Security: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that continued Yemen attacks on Saudi Arabia could trigger the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a trilateral pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Terror Listings: Pakistan raised the bounty for JeM chief Masood Azhar to PKR 70 lakh ahead of the October FATF review, while also listing him as a fugitive in the updated Red Book. Sports Diplomacy: Women’s Asia Cup fallout continued as India refused to accept the trophy from PCB/ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, sparking fresh controversy. Economy & Markets: SBP kept the policy rate at 11.5%; PSX slid sharply as KSE-100 fell 2,541 points; gold dropped Rs3,800 per tola. Local Governance (Sindh): Sindh Assembly passed the Local Government Act 2026 despite opposition protests, with challenges expected in court. Weather Alert: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Potohar and upper KP from Sept 14-17.
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