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The ICC turned down Bangladesh’s request to shift its T20 World Cup matches out of India, citing security reviews that found no credible threat. The council said late changes would be unworkable and could set a risky precedent for future tournaments.
Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire death toll rose to 60 after dozens of bodies were recovered from a single shop during ongoing rescue work. Officials said no terrorism evidence has emerged so far, while safety concerns and missing-person checks continue.
A PML-N senator told a Senate interior committee that Nadra, bank and FBR-linked personal data is allegedly being sold on the dark web. Lawmakers discussed a passport-identity fraud case and officials cited new controls, while the interior ministry signalled work toward a cyber security authority.
Rana Sanaullah has again called on the opposition to engage in talks, calling dialogue essential for reform and parliamentary stability. Government leaders questioned PTI’s intent, while PTI denied backchannel contacts and urged goodwill for any negotiations.
Pakistan has renewed its airspace ban for Indian-registered aircraft for another month via a fresh notice to airmen. The extension is framed as part of ongoing tit-for-tat measures tied to elevated Pakistan-India tensions and earlier restrictions imposed in 2025.
Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire has pushed the death toll to 28 as rescue teams continue searches amid reports of many missing. Officials say DNA identification is underway, while political leaders debate accountability, safety enforcement and governance reforms after the disaster.
A charter described by AFP outlines a proposed “Board of Peace” chaired by Donald Trump, with invitations to states and a $1 billion payment tied to permanent membership. The document details broad chair powers, an executive board structure and mixed international reactions to participation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has travelled to Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos-Klosters. Officials say he will join global leadership sessions, host a Pakistan-focused business roundtable and hold sidelines meetings on peace, development and investment.
Pakistan is expected to ask the IMF for greater flexibility while finalising the 2026-27 budget framework, citing the need for fiscal breathing room. Officials say the government may seek adjustments to the remaining EFF/RSF programme period and raise proposals tied to exports, investment, energy costs and credit growth.
The Islamabad High Court restored bail for Imaan Mazari and her husband in a case tied to alleged controversial social media posts. The court suspended a trial court order cancelling bail, reinstated defence rights and set a three-day window to complete witness cross-examination.
Sources say Haris Rauf is likely to be left out of Pakistan’s 15-man squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The report links the expected omission to selection discussions after the Asia Cup final, as Pakistan finalises a provisional pool ahead of the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.
New South Wales has shut dozens of beaches after four shark attacks in two days, including incidents near Sydney and Port Macquarie. Officials cited unsafe conditions and murky water after heavy rain, while noting serious shark attacks remain uncommon nationally.
