ISLAMABAD, February 9, 2026.
The Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shehbaz Sharif has been formally briefed by the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mr. Mohsin Naqvi, regarding the outcomes of high-level deliberations held between the PCB, representatives of the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
The Government of Pakistan has reviewed the formal requests extended to the PCB by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, as well as the supporting communications from Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and other member nations. These correspondences sought Pakistan’s leadership in securing a viable solution to recent challenges.
The Government further noted the statement by BCB President, Mr. Amin ul Islam. The profound gratitude expressed by our brotherly nation is received with great warmth. Pakistan reaffirms that it stands shoulder to shoulder with Bangladesh.
This evening, the Prime Minister held a telephone call with H.E. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka. During their warm and friendly conversation, they recalled that Pakistan and Sri Lanka had always stood shoulder to shoulder, especially during challenging times. The Sri Lankan President requested the Prime Minister to accord serious consideration to amicably resolve the current impasse.
In view of the outcomes achieved in multilateral discussions, as well as the request of friendly countries, the Government of Pakistan hereby directs the Pakistan National Cricket Team to take the field on February 15, 2026, for its scheduled fixture in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Moreover, this decision has been taken with the aim of protecting the spirit of cricket, and to support the continuity of this global sport in all participating nations.
The Prime Minister and the people of Pakistan extend their best wishes to the "Men in Green." We remain confident that our team will carry the spirit of sportsmanship and national pride onto the field as they compete for global glory.
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan Cricket Team to participate in the ICC World T20 2026, however, the Pakistan Cricket Team shall not take the field in the match scheduled on 15th February 2026 against India.
حکومتی سطح پر ایسے افراد اور شخصیات کو ایوارڈ نہیں دینے چاہئیں جس کی وجہ سے ریاستی سطح پر دیے گئے ایوارڈز ہی متنازعہ ہو جائیں،
گزشتہ برس ایک ایسے اوورسیز پاکستانی کو ایوارڈ دیا گیا جس کے بارے میں خبر لگائی گئی تھی کہ " ایک ایسا پاکستانی جس سے بھارت ڈرتا ہے"
اس اوورسیز پاکستانی نے یورپ میں پاکستان سے محبت کا پرچم ہاتھ میں تھام کر بھارت کی دہشت گردی اور غنڈہ گردی کے خلاف کشمیریوں کی آواز بن کر بھرپور جدوجہد کی،
ایک ایسا پاکستانی، را جس کی جان کے درپے ہے،
ایسے محب وطن اوورسیز پاکستانیوں کو ہی ایوارڈ دینے چاہئیں، بجائے اس کے کہ ایسے لوگوں کو ایوارڈ دیے جائیں جو حکومتوں کے ترجمان اور طبلچی ہوں
🚨 Disinformation Alert ⚠️
Cross fire occurred between smugglers on Pak-Iran border, in which a person got killed.
A few Indians and Iran-backed social Media handles are falsely claiming the killing of so-called Jaish al-Adl commander, Haji Ismail Shah Baksh, which is in fact an Iranian national involved in Kiraya Kash business, having no affiliation with the militant group. However, there is no border breached as per credible sources.
Ismail Shah Baksh is absconder and wanted by Iranian authorities. His brother was also killed by Iranian forces around a year ago.
On 22 February 2024, reportedly, a firing incident took place between Haji Ismail accompanied with his unknown friend and BLF elements.
However, during the firing, Haji Ismail got injured and his friend died. In the process, BLF also suffered casualties.
X, formerly known as Twitter, continues to be inaccessible to users in Pakistan since Saturday amid protests against alleged vote manipulation during the election https://t.co/VRmOJVE0vT
عام آدمی ہر روز کی ایک نہی کہانی سے تنگ آگیا ہے اُسکا مسئلہ مہنگائی اور بے روزگاری ہے ۔ فیصلہ سازوں سے ہاتھ جوڑ کر التماس ہے کہ آپس میں مل بیٹھ کر مُلک کو اس ہیجانی کیفیت سے نکالیں ۔پہلے ہی بہت تماشہ بن گیا ہے اب یہ وطن اب مزید صدمے برداشت نہیں کر سکتا۔ خدارا ااپنی آنے والی نسلوں اور اپنے ملک کے لیے سب ایک ہو جاو ۔🙏