Week in Pictures: From Israeli air raids on Lebanon to bombing in Pakistan
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
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T20 World Cup: Top five players to watch at the 2026 tournament
The 2026 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup boasts the game’s greatest names and Al Jazeera Sport picks our top five.
Pakistan admit politics means ‘A-game’ is a must as T20 World Cup begins
Pakistan play their first T20 World Cup game against Netherlands on Saturday, and admit group stage needs to be perfect.
At least 31 killed, dozens wounded in suicide blast at Islamabad mosque
ISIL claims deadly attack on Shia mosque in Pakistani capital’s Tarlai Kalan area during Friday prayers.
‘Magical atmosphere’: Kite fever lights up Lahore as Basant boosts economy
Spring festival comeback injects millions of dollars into local economy as businesses cash in on Basant frenzy.
Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India boycott at T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup co-host Sri Lanka asks Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India match on February 15 in Colombo.
Pakistan Super League signs Bangladesh’s Mustafizur after IPL controversy
Pakistan’s Super League moves to sign Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman after both countries’ T20 dispute with India.
T20 World Cup: India will travel to Colombo despite Pakistan boycott
India will send team for February 15 game against Pakistan despite boycott by confirmation.
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Can Pakistan be banned for boycotting India at T20 World Cup?
Pakistan’s unprecedented move could have financial and legal implications, cricket expert tells Al Jazeera.
In Pakistan, gold price rollercoaster pushes buyers to silver
With gold prices skyrocketing, Pakistanis are turning to buying silver to cash in on some of the bullion rush.
Pakistan army says it killed 216 fighters in weeklong Balochistan campaign
Military says operations that began in January degraded leadership and operational capabilities of ‘terrorist’ networks.
