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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday praised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for carrying out a successful intelligence-based operation in northwest Pakistan&rsquo;s Bannu district in which eight terrorists were killed, including a key local commander. According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the joint operation was launched before dawn in the jurisdiction of Mariyan police station after intelligence reports about the presence of militants in the area.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-2" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 345px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-2&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2058100634755518848&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=70d3c96316bdd926be723d5601691c5841168a08&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" data-tweet-id="2058100634755518848"></iframe></div></div>Police and CTD teams, supported by drone surveillance and modern technology, surrounded the area and exchanged heavy fire with the militants during the operation, officials said, adding that several terrorists were also injured. Security personnel also recovered and defused a 10-kilogram improvised explosive device (IED) near Azad Mandi on Miranshah Road. Initial investigations suggested the bomb had been planted to target a road-opening duty team. One police officer was martyred during the operation while another sustained injuries and was shifted to hospital for treatment. Police identified one of the slain militants as Abdullah Afghani, described as an important commander of Fitna al-Khawarij who was wanted in multiple attacks on police and other serious cases. In a statement, Naqvi commended the bravery and professionalism of the police and CTD personnel for foiling the &ldquo;nefarious designs&rdquo; of terrorists and paying a heavy price in the line of duty. The interior minister also paid tribute to the martyred police officer and expressed condolences and sympathy with his family. Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed praised the courage and professionalism of the Bannu Police and CTD teams, saying operations against Fitna al-Khawarij and other anti-peace elements would continue with greater intensity. He also announced special rewards for officers and personnel who participated in the operation.

Security

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police say the joint operation was launched before dawn in the jurisdiction of Mariyan police station after intelligence reports about the presence of militants in the area.


Pakistan’s interior minister lauds police for killing eight terrorists in Bannu

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said Pakistan-US relations strengthened during the tenure of President Donald Trump. According to a statement from Pakistan&#39;s Interior Ministry on social media platform X, the remarks were made during a meeting between Mohsin Naqvi and US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur in Islamabad. US Charg&eacute; d&rsquo;Affaires Natalie Baker, Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, and senior officials also attended the meeting. The Interior Ministry said discussions focused on Pakistan-US bilateral relations and the latest situation in the Middle East.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 624px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2055159850523324894&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Fdashboard%2F&sessionId=4925f88f0d01108cb10407a3f776750d4b118061&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px">&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div> Both sides also exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in security, counter-terrorism, and anti-narcotics efforts. &ldquo;Pakistan-US relations are based on mutual trust and bilateral cooperation,&rdquo; Naqvi said during the meeting. The minister added that foolproof security arrangements have been ensured for American companies working on the Reko Diq project. According to the ministry, Naqvi also expressed Pakistan&rsquo;s desire to see direct flights between Pakistan and the United States resumed soon. &ldquo;We are hopeful for a lasting and peaceful resolution of the Middle East conflict,&rdquo; he added.

Foreign Affairs

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan-US relations strengthened during Donald Trump’s tenure, as officials discussed security cooperation, counter-terrorism and regional developments during a meeting in Islamabad.

Interior minister says Pakistan-US relations strengthened under Trump administration 

KARACHI: Pakistan&#39;s Twenty20 league will be held on schedule from March 26 but without crowds and only at two venues to save resources due to the Gulf crisis, the country&#39;s cricket chief announced Sunday.&nbsp;Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the decisions on the Pakistan Super League (PSL) were taken after consultation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;&quot;The prime minister has requested restricted movements of people because of the fuel crisis so we have decided that the PSL would continue as per the original schedule but without crowds,&quot; Naqvi told a press conference in Lahore.&nbsp;To stop fans travelling, the eight-team league has also been reduced to two venues, and not the original six, meaning Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan and Peshawar miss out.&nbsp;&quot;All PSL matches will now take place in Lahore and Karachi and we hope the league could be held with crowds but that would be contingent on the crisis in Iran ending,&quot; said Naqvi, who is also Pakistan&#39;s interior minister.&nbsp;&quot;I feel for the Peshawar crowds who were due to watch a match for the first time,&quot; said Naqvi.&nbsp;Naqvi said the PCB would compensate the franchise owners for the loss of revenue because of no crowds. The majority of gate money goes to the franchises.&nbsp;The 11th edition of PSL will run until May 3.

Cricket

Pakistan will hold the Pakistan Super League from March 26 as planned, but without crowds and only in Lahore and Karachi, due to a fuel crisis linked to Gulf tensions. Other cities were dropped, and teams will be compensated.

Pakistan's T20 cricket league cuts venues, crowds due to Gulf crisis

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Pakistan&rsquo;s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, stating that a final decision is expected to be taken either on Friday or next Monday. Naqvi wrote on his X, &ldquo;Had a productive meeting with the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Briefed him on the ICC matter, and he directed that we resolve it while keeping all options on the table.&rdquo; The chairman of PCB further added &ldquo;It was agreed that the final decision will be taken either on Friday or next Monday.&rdquo;<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2015760606700409207&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=4ac4e8abe2a399a2a61c0f871cc0a2501873e317&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 763px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;"></iframe></div></div> The development comes amid growing questions over Pakistan&rsquo;s participation in the tournament after the ICC decided to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/scotland-replace-bangladesh-in-t20-world-cup-2026-after-icc-decision" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">replace</a>&nbsp;Bangladesh with Scotland. Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland after refusing to tour India due to safety concerns stemming from strained political relations between the two countries, ahead of the scheduled to begin next month, according to ICC. The governing ICC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/icc-rejects-bangladeshs-plea-to-play-t20-world-cup-matches-outside-india" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">rejected</a>&nbsp;Bangladesh&rsquo;s request to move their matches to tournament co-host Sri Lanka. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made the decision earlier this month, following the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders&#39; (KKR) release of experienced Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad, at the directives of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The ICC Men&rsquo;s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin on Feb. 7, with Pakistan originally set to open their campaign against the Netherlands, according to ESPN cricinfo.&nbsp;Pakistan are drawn in &lsquo;Group A&rsquo; alongside India, the Netherlands, the USA and Namibia, with all of their group matches to be played in Sri Lanka under the hybrid model. Pakistan are due to face the USA on Feb. 10, followed by the much-anticipated clash against India on Feb. 15, before concluding the group stage against Namibia on Feb. 18.&nbsp;If Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals and final, both matches are slated to be played in Colombo. Otherwise, the knockout fixtures will take place in Kolkata and Ahmedabad.

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi briefed PM Shehbaz Sharif on T20 World Cup 2026 participation, with a final decision expected Friday or Monday, amid Bangladesh’s replacement by Scotland.

Pakistan T20 World Cup participation decision expected soon; Naqvi briefs PM Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker on Tuesday to brief her on the Islamabad court suicide blast and Pakistan&rsquo;s ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. Baker, according to an official <a href="https://x.com/MOIofficialGoP/status/1990691880259194983?s=20" style="color:#0073e6;">statement</a> on X, condemned the attack and offered condolences to the families of the deceased, while recognizing Pakistan&rsquo;s &ldquo;significant sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.&rdquo; Naqvi said the attackers had intended to target the court but were stopped by security measures. &ldquo;All individuals involved in the attack have been traced, and the facilitators have been arrested. Investigations are being carried out from every angle,&rdquo; he said. The interior minister emphasized that negotiations and terrorist activities cannot proceed simultaneously and highlighted that Pakistan-US relations remain rooted in &ldquo;friendship and mutual trust.&rdquo; The acting ambassador praised Pakistan&rsquo;s counter-terrorism operations, noting the country&rsquo;s progress in tackling extremist threats. The meeting was attended by the Islamabad Police Inspector General and other senior officials.

The acting US ambassador offers condolences to the families of those killed in the attack and praises Pakistan’s ongoing efforts in the fight against terrorism. 

Pakistan, US reaffirm cooperation after Islamabad court suicide blast

ISLAMABAD: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday confirmed that its national team will continue the ongoing Pakistan tour as scheduled, following reports that several players had expressed concerns over security. In a press release, the SLC said it had been informed by the team management that &ldquo;several members of the national team currently touring Pakistan have requested to return home, citing safety concerns.&rdquo; The statement added that SLC had &ldquo;immediately engaged with the players and assured them that all such concerns are being duly addressed in close coordination with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of every member of the touring party.&rdquo; Reaffirming its commitment to the ongoing series, SLC stated that it had instructed &ldquo;all players, support staff, and team management to continue with the tour as scheduled.&rdquo; The board further clarified that &ldquo;if any player or member of the touring party decides to return to Sri Lanka despite the directive issued by SLC, replacements will be sent immediately to ensure that the tour continues without interruption.&rdquo; The Pakistan Cricket Board welcomed the announcement, with PCB Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressing gratitude to the Sri Lankan side. &ldquo;We are grateful to the Sri Lankan team for their decision to continue the Pakistan tour. The spirit of sportsmanship and solidarity shines bright,&rdquo; he said. According to the PCB, the remaining ODI matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take place on November 14 and 16 in Rawalpindi. Pakistan&rsquo;s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar also lauded the Sri Lankan team&rsquo;s commitment, saying, &ldquo;My heartfelt gratitude to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team for their visit to Pakistan and for always supporting the game of cricket. Keep up the sportsman spirit. We are honored by your presence.&rdquo; Echoing the sentiment, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif extended his appreciation, stating, &ldquo;Our special thanks to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team for their visit and for a good display of cricket. Our best wishes and gratitude.&rdquo; The tour continues amid assurances from Pakistani authorities that foolproof security measures remain in place for the visiting team.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Pakistani ministers' express gratitude, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and commitment to sportsmanship and player safety.

Sri Lanka Cricket announces to continue Pakistan tour

ISLAMABAD: Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral Fred Siriweera on Wednesday met Federal Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to review security arrangements for the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team.&nbsp;According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, &ldquo;team managers of both sides, PCB Chief Operating Officer Sameer Ahmed, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, and Inspector General Islamabad Police were also present during the meeting.&rdquo;&nbsp;During the session, the Chief Commissioner and IG Islamabad Police gave a detailed briefing on the measures in place to ensure the Sri Lankan team&rsquo;s safety.&nbsp;Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed that the visiting players are being hosted as state guests, emphasizing that &ldquo;comprehensive security measures are in place and all necessary steps have been taken to ensure their foolproof security.&rdquo;&nbsp;Naqvi reiterated that &ldquo;providing a safe and secure environment to the visiting team remains the government&rsquo;s top priority.&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;The Sri Lankan High Commissioner expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made for his country&rsquo;s team,&rdquo; the statement concluded.&nbsp;Sri Lanka is currently playing a three-match ODI series against Pakistan who leads the series 1-0, with the remaining two matches scheduled in Rawalpindi. Following the ODIs, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will join Zimbabwe in a T20I tri-series from November 17 to 29 in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral Fred Siriweera met Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to review security for the visiting team. Naqvi assured foolproof arrangements, while the envoy expressed satisfaction. Pakistan leads the ongoing ODI series 1–0.


Sri Lankan envoy lauds Pakistan’s ‘foolproof security’ for visiting team

ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has appreciated Pakistan&rsquo;s sacrifices and continued commitment in the global fight against terrorism, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior following a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Charg&eacute; d&rsquo;Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad on Thursday.&nbsp;Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Secretary Interior Muhammad Khurram Agha, and senior Islamabad administration and police officials were also present at the meeting.&nbsp;According to the statement, both sides discussed Pakistan&ndash;US bilateral relations, counterterrorism cooperation, and opportunities to enhance collaboration across various sectors, including investment and security.&nbsp;Naqvi commended the role of the United States in recent peace efforts in the Middle East, particularly praising US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;sincere efforts&rdquo; in facilitating the Gaza peace agreement.&nbsp;&ldquo;The credit for sustainable peace in the Middle East goes to President Donald Trump,&rdquo; Naqvi said.&nbsp;Naqvi also welcomed US investment companies&rsquo; interest in Pakistan&rsquo;s minerals and other key sectors, highlighting Islamabad&rsquo;s commitment to providing a secure environment for international investors.&nbsp;Reaffirming Pakistan&rsquo;s resolve to combat terrorism, the interior minister said the country had &ldquo;paid a heavy price to keep the world safe&rdquo;, adding that Pakistan remained &ldquo;a frontline state in the fight against terrorism.&rdquo;&nbsp;He emphasized that security forces, police, and citizens from all walks of life had made immense sacrifices in this struggle.&nbsp;Quoting the American diplomat, the ministry&rsquo;s statement said Natalie Baker expressed sorrow over recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan and appreciated the country&rsquo;s contributions to global security.&nbsp;&ldquo;We value Pakistan&rsquo;s sacrifices in the war against terrorism and will continue to cooperate with Pakistan,&rdquo; Baker said, according to the official release.&nbsp;The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to continued engagement and partnership in security, peace, and regional stability.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker in Islamabad.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says Pakistan remains a frontline state in the war on terror, emphasizing heavy national sacrifices, as US diplomat Natalie Baker appreciates Islamabad’s role and reaffirms continued cooperation against terrorism and for regional stability.

US appreciates Pakistan’s sacrifices in War on Terror: envoy

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Test cricketer Wazir Mohammad passed away on Monday at the age of 95, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). According to ESPNcricinfo, Wazir was born in Junagadh in 1929 and was part of the legendary Mohammad cricketing family, which included his renowned brothers Hanif, Mushtaq, and Raees Mohammad. The right-handed batsman represented Pakistan in 20 Test matches between 1952 and 1959, establishing himself as a dependable batter during the formative years of the country&#39;s cricketing history. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the PCB expressed its condolences, stating: &ldquo;One of the four Mohammad brothers to represent Pakistan in Test cricket, he featured in 20 matches for his country from 1952 to 1959.&rdquo; <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1977681950954389505&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=53a406ca41b8c9e2e6fd427513dda4a1afbbe613&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 921px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="1977681950954389505"></iframe></div></div> PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi also paid tribute to Wazir Mohammad in an official statement, remembering him as both a talented cricketer and a gentleman. &ldquo;Wazir Mohammad was a good batsman and an extremely refined human being,&rdquo; Naqvi said, extending thoughts and prayers to the bereaved family.

Former Pakistan Test cricketer Wazir Mohammad, a member of the legendary Mohammad family, passed away at the age of 95. He represented Pakistan in 20 Tests between 1952 and 1959.


Former Pakistan Test cricketer Wazir Mohammad passes away at 95

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Wednesday that visa issues facing Afghanistan&rsquo;s national football team have been resolved, clearing the way for the side to travel to Islamabad for Thursday&rsquo;s AFC Asian Cup qualifier at Jinnah Stadium.&nbsp;Uncertainty had surrounded the match after reports emerged that Afghan players were unable to secure visas in time.&nbsp;On Tuesday, Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) president Mohsen Gilani said Afghanistan&rsquo;s federation had failed to ensure the presence of its full squad at the Pakistan Embassy in Kabul for biometric verification, as several players were based outside the country.&nbsp;The Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), meanwhile, had claimed that it sent the initial list of players to the embassy on September 18 and that &ldquo;despite repeated follow-ups and official contacts, visas have not been issued to the players and officials,&rdquo; according to Afghan Voice Agency.&nbsp;On Wednesday, Minister Naqvi confirmed via social media that the issue had been settled. Responding to a journalist&rsquo;s post about the matter, he wrote: &ldquo;Issued now. Thank you for highlighting it.&rdquo;&nbsp;<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1975845451263090855&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=acb94bb54b68cc319ffff5d9d95b86c6f16b728d&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 329px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="1975845451263090855"></iframe></div></div>&nbsp;Reports from Afghanistan noted that the squad had gathered in Dubai on Tuesday evening, awaiting visa clearance. With the matter now resolved, the team is set to arrive in Islamabad in time for the qualifier.&nbsp;Both Pakistan and Afghanistan are still searching for their first points in Group E after defeats to Syria and Myanmar in their opening matches. The two sides will meet again in a return fixture in Al Ardiya, Kuwait, on October 14.&nbsp;The winner of the group will secure qualification for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, to be held in Saudi Arabia.

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Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to face off on Thursday in search of their first points in Group E after defeats to Syria and Myanmar in their opening matches.

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