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Sri Lanka Urges Pakistan On India Match Issue

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket has urged Pakistan to reconsider its reported stance of avoiding matches against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, warning that a boycott could disrupt tournament scheduling and competitive balance. Sri Lanka Urges Pakistan Over India Matches Officials from Sri Lanka Cricket indicated that multinational tournaments depend on all teams participating

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Pakistan Admits Operational Strain in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged that security forces are facing severe operational difficulties while combating militant violence in Balochistan. Speaking amid ongoing counter-insurgency operations, Asif said troops are effectively “physically handicapped” due to the province’s vast size, harsh terrain and logistical challenges. Fighting

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India Rejects Pakistan’s Claims on Balochistan Violence

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India has rejected Pakistan’s allegations that it was involved in attacks in Balochistan, calling the claims “frivolous” and without evidence. The Indian government said Islamabad’s accusations are an attempt to deflect attention from domestic issues and do not reflect facts. Pakistan’s Allegations and India’s Response Pakistan’s foreign office had accused India of

International

China and UN Warn Pakistan Over Terror Spillover from Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

China and the United Nations have jointly warned that terrorist threats spilling over from Afghanistan could affect Pakistan’s security. At a high-level briefing on counter-terrorism, the Chinese representative at the UN said the Central Asia region faces risks from cross-border militant activity and urged Pakistan to work with Afghanistan to address them. UN Highlights

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Selective Boycotts Are Not Protest: ICC Must Act Against Pakistan

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Pakistan’s decision to boycott only its match against India while remaining part of the ICC tournament is not a political protest. It is a selective refusal that undermines the very structure of international sport. By granting permission to travel, accepting tournament participation, and remaining eligible for prize money and commercial benefits, Pakistan has already

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India U19 Beat Pakistan by 58 Runs in U19 World Cup

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India’s Under-19 team registered a comprehensive 58-run victory over Pakistan in the Super Six stage of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Batting first, India were bowled out for 252 in 49.5 overs, recovering well after losing early wickets. The innings was anchored by Uday Saharan, who scored a composed half-century, […]

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Pakistan to Forfeit India Match in T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Pakistan will officially forfeit its scheduled group-stage match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming it will not take the field for the high-profile fixture. The match was slated to be played under the tournament’s hybrid hosting arrangement. Points Awarded to India As per ICC playing conditions, the forfeit will result […]

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PCB Cancels T20 World Cup Kit Launch Event

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has cancelled a planned special event to unveil the national team’s kit for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The event was scheduled to take place ahead of Pakistan’s ongoing T20I series and was expected to mark the formal launch of the World Cup jersey. Reason Behind the Decision According […]

International

Pakistan PM Admits Shame Over Seeking Foreign Loans

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said he feels ashamed when he and the country’s military leadership travel abroad seeking financial assistance to stabilise the economy, underlining the depth of Pakistan’s ongoing debt crisis. Debt Crisis Forces External Dependence Speaking at a public event, Sharif said Pakistan’s repeated reliance on foreign loans has hurt

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Pakistan Reviews Impact of India-EU Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Pakistan is reviewing the potential impact of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement on its export sectors, especially textiles, as industry groups warn that duty-free access for Indian goods to the EU could weaken Pakistan’s competitive edge in key markets. Exporters Warn of Competitive Pressure Textile exporters and analysts say India’s newly gained tariff-free