Sources say Pakistan has decided to play the T20 World Cup match against India as per schedule, significantly increasing the chances of the much-anticipated clash. Pakistan has reportedly made a final decision to face India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 according to the official schedule, sources confirmed on Monday. According to informed sources, the likelihood of the Pakistan–India match has increased, and the fixture may now go ahead as planned. The decision was taken after diplomatic consultations and requests from multiple cricket boards. Sources revealed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif agreed to Pakistan playing the match following a…
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LAHORE | February 08, 2026: A major development is expected within the next few hours regarding the highly anticipated Pakistan–India match in the ICC T20 World Cup, sources said on Saturday. According to sources, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chairman Aminul Islam has arrived in Lahore to attend an ICC emergency meeting, while an ICC reconciliation delegation is also expected to reach Pakistan later today. Sources said discussions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the ICC delegation will focus primarily on the Pakistan–India fixture. The ICC has reportedly assigned Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja the responsibility of handling matters related to…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has hinted at holding Basant celebrations in other cities of the province, following the successful and safe conduct of the festival in Lahore. Praising the residents of Lahore for strictly following safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the chief minister said she was pleased that the public had lived up to the government’s trust. In a statement, Maryam Nawaz said Lahore was filled with happiness, adding that she herself was delighted to see citizens celebrating Basant in a responsible and disciplined manner. She credited the people of Lahore for playing a key role in making…
ISLAMABAD:Investigations into the suicide bombing at a mosque and Imambargah in Islamabad are ongoing, as shocking new details about the attacker’s movements before the blast have come to light. According to security sources, the suicide bomber fired two shots on the way and six rounds inside the prayer hall before detonating himself. The attacker carried out the explosion inside the mosque hall using approximately four kilograms of explosive material. Sources said the explosive device contained a large number of ball bearings, indicating an intent to cause maximum damage. The attacker reportedly travelled from Nowshera to Islamabad wearing the suicide jacket,…
LAHORE: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chairman Aminul Islam has arrived in Pakistan on an emergency visit ahead of a crucial ICC emergency meeting, sources confirmed on Friday. According to sources, Aminul Islam is expected to take part in important discussions involving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC). The heads of both cricket boards will attend the ICC emergency meeting online. Sources further revealed that the BCB chairman is likely to meet PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, where both sides will hold detailed talks on the current situation surrounding the ICC T20 World Cup. Other cricket-related matters…
Islamabad: Significant progress has been made in the investigation of the Tarlai Kalan suicide blast, as intelligence and law enforcement agencies have arrested the ISIS Afghan mastermind along with several key facilitators in coordinated operations across the country. According to security sources, raids were conducted in Peshawar, Nowshera, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad, leading to the arrest of four facilitators, including the mastermind linked to ISIS (Daesh) Afghanistan. The suicide bomber was identified as Yasir, a resident of Peshawar, who had reportedly stayed in Afghanistan for four months before carrying out the attack. Sources said the planning, training, and radicalization of…
A major crypto exchange Bitcoin mistake resulted in the accidental distribution of $44 billion worth of Bitcoin among users, causing chaos in the market and a sharp decline in prices. According to foreign media reports, South Korea-based cryptocurrency platform Bithumb mistakenly transferred 2,000 Bitcoins to individual user accounts due to a technical and operational error. The crypto exchange Bitcoin mistake led to a 17% drop in Bitcoin prices on the platform within hours. Exchange officials clarified that the incident was not caused by hacking or a security breach, but was the result of an internal system error. Bithumb management said…
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the next round of negotiations with Iran will take place next week, describing the initial talks as positive. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the outcome of Friday’s discussions was encouraging and claimed that Tehran was interested in reaching an agreement with Washington. “Iran wants to make a deal with the United States,” he said, adding that further negotiations would continue in the coming days. The US president noted that Iran appeared more prepared for progress than it was a year and a half ago. At one point, Trump reiterated that he did…
COLOMBO: Pakistan opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing win over the Netherlands, powered by a match-winning performance from Faheem Ashraf at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Friday. After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha invited the Netherlands to bat first. The Dutch side were bowled out for 147 in the final over after a disciplined bowling display by Pakistan. Michael Levitt and Max O’Dowd provided a 28-run start for the Netherlands before O’Dowd was dismissed for 5 by Salman Mirza. Levitt scored 24 before falling to Mohammad Nawaz, while Ackermann made 20 and Bas…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and snowfall in several parts of the country, while cold and dry weather is expected to continue in most regions. According to the Met Office, Islamabad is likely to remain cold and dry. Very cold conditions are expected in Murree, Galliyat and surrounding areas. Most districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa will experience cold and dry weather, including Peshawar. However, rain is expected in Dir, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Haripur, Abbottabad, Bajaur, Orakzai, Khyber, Kohat, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, DI Khan, Tank, and North and South Waziristan. Snowfall is also likely over mountains in…
