Dubai / Lahore – February 8, 2026 — Following Sri Lanka, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has become the latest cricket authority to formally request the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its decision to boycott the high-profile India vs Pakistan match scheduled for 15 February 2026 in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.According…
Islamabad – February 8, 2026 — The Government of Pakistan has formally decided to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace, an international initiative aimed at supporting ceasefire implementation, humanitarian relief, reconstruction planning, and long-term peace efforts in Gaza.According to official sources in Islamabad, Pakistan will be represented at a high…
Islamabad – February 8, 2026 — The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has warned that parliamentary oversight of the executive branch continues to be significantly weak in Pakistan, allowing executive dominance to persist unchecked.In a detailed statement released today, FAFEN highlighted that the standing committees of the National Assembly and Senate — which are…
Kathmandu / Multan – February 8, 2026 — England secured a hard-fought victory over Nepal in a high-scoring and dramatic T20 International match, defeating the home side by a narrow margin in what was described as a “nail-biting” contest.Nepal, batting first after winning the toss, posted a competitive total of 180/6 in their allotted 20…
Riyadh/Islamabad – February 8, 2026 — The World Bank Group has reiterated its firm commitment to Pakistan’s ambitious 10-year development program valued at $20 billion, emphasizing continued support for the country’s reform agenda and effective implementation of priority projects.The reaffirmation came during an important meeting in Saudi Arabia between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad…
Islamabad, February 8, 2026 — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has reiterated his party’s commitment to the country’s stability and integrity, strongly rejecting any perception that PTI supports actions detrimental to Pakistan.In a statement issued today, Barrister Gohar said:“We are the well-wishers of Pakistan. We do not want any harm to come…
Rawalpindi, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman delivered a sharp critique of Pakistan’s foreign and Afghan policy during a youth convention organized by his party in Rawalpindi, accusing the government of failing to secure the border while allowing cross-border terrorism to continue unchecked.Speaking to a large gathering of…
Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — High-level delegations from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) arrived in Lahore on Sunday amid intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing crisis surrounding Pakistan’s announced boycott of its marquee T20 World Cup 2026 match against India.ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja was received at…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia –The third edition of the World Defense Show (WDS 2026) officially opened today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from February 8 to 12 under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.The event, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), features participation from…
