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Pakistan elected to bowl after winning the toss against the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener in Colombo on Saturday. Skippers cited a fresh, grassy pitch and moisture, with both teams backing all-round depth.
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Defending champions India headline a competitive Group A in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA. The tournament begins on February 7, with India aiming for a historic title defence.
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A report alleges four Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives traveled from Karachi to Dhaka on Biman flight BG-342, raising security concerns amid resumed Bangladesh-Pakistan flights. Critics warn of lax border controls, state tolerance for militants, and potential threats to India’s eastern frontier
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Pakistan has blocked access to Hyderabad-based English news website Telangana Today, citing alleged misinformation and propaganda. The move follows the publication of an analytical article titled Black Storm Rising in June 2025, which examined the Baloch Liberation Army’s insurgency and Pakistan’s internal security challenges.
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At least nine members of a family were killed after an avalanche buried their home in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Heavy snowfall disrupted life across several regions, blocking roads, cutting power and worsening extreme cold conditions.
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At least 14 people, including six children, died after a passenger truck fell from a bridge into a dry canal in Punjab’s Kot Momin due to dense fog. The victims were travelling to attend a family funeral.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said hostile forces, including Pakistan-backed elements, will continue attempts to destabilise the region, but strong preparedness and coordination among security agencies have kept the 2025 security situation largely under control despite isolated incidents
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Pakistan and the US have begun the 13th edition of their joint military exercise, ‘Inspired Gambit–2026’, at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Punjab. The two-week-long event aims to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities and improve military interoperability.
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Group C of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 features former champions England and Pakistan alongside hosts Zimbabwe and Scotland. With strong recent form and home advantage in play, the group promises closely fought contests from the outset.
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India’s Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi will feature a dramatic aerial display by fighter jets that played a key role in Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack. For the first time, the newly raised Bhairav Battalion will march down Kartavya Path, marking its historic debut.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif launched a 142-point economic-governance reform plan to tackle corruption and improve institutional credibility, in line with IMF recommendations. The three-year plan includes anti-corruption measures, rule-based appointments, AMLA reforms, and annual reporting on high-risk agencies
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Pakistani security forces killed four terrorists during a raid in Balochistan’s Kalat district, the ISPR said. A security report noted 2025 as Pakistan’s deadliest year, with rising terror violence claiming over 2,100 lives, including security personnel and civilians
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Pakistan kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput has been banned indefinitely by the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation for representing an Indian team in a private tournament in Bahrain without an NOC. Rajput apologised, claiming he was misled, but the federation upheld disciplinary action
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Pakistani security forces killed 13 terrorists in intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Kohlu and Kalat districts. Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were seized. The operations are part of the ongoing “Azm-e-Istehkam” campaign to eliminate insurgent threats in the province
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A Union environment ministry panel has cleared the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, amid suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, enabling new hydropower development in the region
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Over two million Afghan refugees remain in Pakistan despite more than 1.8 million returning since 2023 under the Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan. Border tensions and deportations continue, while UNHCR ensures essential services and advocates exemptions for university students
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In Balochistan, Pakistan, a bomb exploded on the railway track near Dera Murad Jamali, damaging the line and suspending Jaffar Express services. Police defused another device while a security operation was launched to find those responsible
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In Pakistan's Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, unidentified assailants attacked a police van, killing five officers. Authorities launched a search operation, while Chief Minister Sohail Afridi condemned the attack, linking it to TTP activity after the ceasefire ended in November 2022
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Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, was awarded Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence, during his official visit. The accolade recognizes his role in strengthening Pakistan-Saudi strategic and defence ties
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Sameer Minhas smashed 172 off 113 balls to power Pakistan to a 191-run win over India in the U19 Asia Cup final at Dubai. India, unbeaten until then, suffered its heaviest Youth ODI defeat as Pakistan lifted the trophy
