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Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Handshake snub shadows India–Pakistan World Cup toss

India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha once again avoided the customary handshake during the toss ahead of their blockbuster clash at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. The moment unfolded at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka, where the two captains did...

BCB boss Bulbul declines invite to India-Pakistan clash

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has changed his mind at the last minute and decided not to travel to Colombo to watch the much-anticipated IndiaPakistan match in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, board officials confirmed the development to Daily Sun on Saturday, reports...

Rain threat looms over India–Pakistan clash

A looming rain threat could pause Sundays high-voltage IndiaPakistan World Cup clash in Colombo as forecasters warn of possible disruptions, reports Daily Sun. The Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology has flagged a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, raising the risk of rain on...

Pakistan launches 2nd indigenous satellite EO-2

Pakistan has successfully launched its second indigenous Earth observation satellite, EO-2, marking a major milestone in the countrys space program, reports SAMAA. According to officials, the launch significantly strengthens Pakistans Earth observation, imaging, and strategic planning...

Pakistan PM congratulates Tarique Rahman on election win, pledges closer ties

Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also congratulated Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP to a resounding victory in the elections, reports UNB. I look forward to working closely with the new Bangladesh leadership to further strengthen our historic, brotherly multifaceted bilateral...

Pakistan President Zardari congratulates Tarique Rahman

President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman following his partys victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The BNP emerged victorious after voting concluded in a festive atmosphere and is now on the verge of...

Pakistan ended boycott after Bangladesh’s demands were met, says PCB chief

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said Tuesday that Pakistan agreed to play its upcoming T20 World Cup match against India only after the International Cricket Council (ICC) addressed what he described as an injustice toward Bangladesh. Uncertainty over the high-profile clash,...

Pakistan agrees to play India at T20 World Cup

Pakistans cricket team will play its T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 upon the orders of its government, reversing its earlier decision to boycott the game against its old rival, citing geopolitical ⁠tensions, reports Al Jazeera. The government of Pakistan hereby directs the...

T20 World Cup Crisis: ICC, BCB agree on resolution formula as PCB seeks PM’s nod

A major breakthrough in the T20 World Cup crisis appears imminent following a marathon five-hour meeting between the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in Lahore on Sunday. Sources indicate that a resolution could be...

Bangladesh eyes Pakistan as cost-effective source for railway rolling stock

Bangladesh has expressed interest in purchasing railway rolling stock, including freight wagons and passenger coaches, from Pakistan, citing competitive pricing and manufacturing capability, officials said. A two-member Bangladeshi delegation recently visited Pakistan Railways facilities,...

ICC demands proof from Pakistan, warns of financial and legal consequences

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally requested an explanation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding its decision to skip the high-profile T20 World Cup match against India, reports UNB. While the global body wishes to avoid a direct confrontation, it has hinted at...

Politics leave Pakistan no room for error at T20 World Cup

Captain Salman Agha warned Friday that his Pakistan team must bring their A-game to the T20 World Cup to reach the knockout stages after forfeiting their group match against India. The tournament has been overshadowed by an acrimonious political build-up as Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland...

Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to reconsider India match

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its decision to boycott a high-profile ICC Mens T20 World Cup group match against India, warning of serious financial and economic consequences. Pakistans refusal to play the February 15 fixture in Colombo has...

Pakistan PM breaks silence on boycotting match against India

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially confirmed that their national cricket team will not take the field against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, stating the decision was made to stand in solidarity with Bangladesh, reports UNB. Addressing cabinet members in Islamabad on...

Scrapped India-Pakistan clash to hit revenues by Tk6,000 crore

The Pakistan governments decision to green signal participation in the T20 World Cup but block the match against India has sent shockwaves through world cricket, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) warning of significant and long-term implications for the global game. At the centre of...

ICC urges PCB to weigh long-term impact after India match boycott

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed serious concern after the Pakistan government approved the national teams participation in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 but directed it to boycott the group-stage match against India. The ICC urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to...

145 dead as Pakistan responds to Baloch separatist attacks

Pakistani security forces killed 145 militants in a 40-hour operation after coordinatedgun and bomb attacksacross Balochistan left nearly 50 people dead, the provinces chief minister said Sunday, reports Reuters. Authorities in the southwestern province are battling one of the deadliest...

Pakistan military raids kill 41 armed fighters in Balochistan

Pakistans security forces have carried out raids in the countrys southwest, killing at least 41 armed fighters, reports Al Jazeera. The military said in a statement on Friday that the deadly encounters took place in the province of Balochistan, which shares a long border with Afghanistan and has...

Pakistan urges diplomacy, rejects force against Iran amid rising tensions

Pakistan on Thursday opposed the use of force and coercive measures against Iran, stressing that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy as Western pressure on Tehran intensified with a continuing US naval build-up in the Gulf and fresh European designations and sanctions, Dawn...

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup final decision expected by Friday

Pakistans Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said that he briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the International Cricket Council (ICC) matter saying, that a final decision will be taken either on Friday or next Monday, Dawn reported. According to a handout by the Prime Ministers Office...

Pakistan mulls withdrawal from ICC T20 WC 2026 after Bangladesh exclusion

Pakistan is considering withdrawing from the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 following Bangladeshs exclusion from the tournament, a move that has triggered concern in Islamabad over what officials describe as unfair and discriminatory handling by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Senior...

Pakistani human rights lawyers sentenced to 17 yrs over social media posts

A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced human rights lawyers Zainab Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 17 years in prison each over social media posts authorities said were hostile to the state and its security institutions, reports AP/ WP. Judge Afzal Majoka delivered the verdict a day...

Pakistan faces potential sanctions if it supports Bangladesh at T20 WC

Amid uncertainty over Bangladeshs participation in the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has publicly expressed support for Bangladesh. On Saturday, the ICC announced that Scotland would replace Bangladesh in the tournament. In response, the PCB hinted at a possible boycott. Indian...

Death toll in Pakistan mall fire climbs to 67, local govt reports

Karachi January 23, 2026: The death toll from a devastating fire at a mall in Pakistans largest city, Karachi, has climbed to at least 67, local government officials confirmed on Friday, reports AP. A spokesperson for the local government revealed that post-mortem examinations of all 67...

Pakistan formally backs Bangladesh’s refusal to play in India

The diplomatic crisis surrounding the T20 World Cup has intensified just hours before a prospective deadline, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formally intervening to support Bangladeshs refusal to play in India. On Tuesday, as ESPNcrinfo reported, the PCB sent a letter to the International...

Pakistan's Karachi mall fire kills 23 as rescuers search for missing

The death toll from a major fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistans Karachi climbed to 23 on Monday as rescue teams pulled more bodies from the heavily damaged structure, police said, while dozens of people are still unaccounted for. The blaze, which broke out on Sunday, was brought under control...

One killed as 5.8-magnitude quake hits parts of Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday, killing one person, injuring four others and damaging dozens of homes, cattle sheds, and public and private properties. The quake also triggered landslides that blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and several other roads. According...

14 killed as mini-truck falls into canal in Pakistan

At least 14 people were killed and several others were wounded when a mini-truck fell into a canal due to dense fog in Pakistans Sargodha region on Friday night, the Rescue officials said on Saturday. The crash happened when thick fog reduced visibility on the road in the city area of Kot Momin,...