At least six people were killed in a severe road accident in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province on Monday. The crash occurred in Naushahro Feroze district when a speeding car heading toward Karachi lost control and collided forcefully with a trailer. Rescue officials reported that the impact was so intense that the private car was completely crushed, killing all six passengers on the spot.

Rescue teams transported the bodies to a nearby hospital, where doctors confirmed their deaths. Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Following the collision, local authorities carried out emergency rescue operations and arranged to send the injured to hospitals. Traffic on the national highway was temporarily suspended during the rescue efforts.

The incident has once again highlighted the importance of road safety and controlling high-speed vehicles to prevent such fatal accidents in the future.

At least 14 people, including 11 security personnel and three civilians, were killed on Monday in two bomb attacks and a gunfight between police and militants in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Among the dead was a child. The incidents also left at least 25 others injured. The attacks occurred as Pakistani security forces were engaged in counter-insurgency operations along the Afghan border in the country’s southern and northern provinces.

According to a security official, one of the attacks took place in Bajaur district when a vehicle loaded with explosives was driven into the wall of a religious college, killing eight police and Frontier Corps members and injuring ten others. A child died when nearby houses collapsed. In a separate incident in Bannu city, a bomb planted in a rickshaw exploded near the Miryan police station, killing two civilians and injuring 17 others. Officials warned that the death toll could rise.

The violence followed an earlier ISIS-claimed suicide bombing this month at a Shia mosque in Islamabad that killed at least 31 people and injured 169.

Imran Khan, the imprisoned founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former prime minister, has shown slight improvement in his eyesight, according to his sister Naureen Khanum. Citing medical reports, she said swelling around his eyes has reduced. However, she noted that concerns about his vision remain and called for his treatment to be conducted transparently under the supervision of his personal doctors.

Earlier, on February 12, Imran Khan claimed that only 15 percent of the vision in his right eye remained. Following this, the Supreme Court ordered the formation of a medical team to examine him. A post on social media platform X confirmed that his eye examination took place on Sunday and no major complications were found so far.

The Pakistani government had announced plans to move Imran Khan to a hospital soon, but this has not yet occurred. Meanwhile, opposition lawmakers led by Mahmood Khan Achakzai, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, and Asad Qaiser continue a sit-in protest inside Parliament House demanding his hospital transfer, with PTI-backed representatives staging demonstrations at Parliament Lodges and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House.

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss regional and global security, as well as mutual counterterrorism cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday. According to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two sides exchanged views on security conditions and measures against terrorism.

During his visit to Germany from February 12 to 14, Asim Munir also held meetings with German officials, including Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, the Chancellor’s foreign and security policy adviser Gunter Sauter, and Defense Chief General Carsten Breuer. Discussions focused on bilateral defense cooperation and advancing global peace through dialogue.

Munir additionally met with Brazil’s Chief of the Joint Staff Admiral Renato Rodrigues de Aguiar Freire and Lebanon’s Armed Forces Commander General Rodolf Heikal. These meetings emphasized strengthening bilateral and multilateral defense ties to promote international stability and security.

The Pakistani government plans to move former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail to a new prison in Islamabad within the next two months. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the plan during a police event in Islamabad, stating that the new facility will be completed soon and will include full medical services. Khan has been held in Adiala Jail since September 2023 following a conviction by an Islamabad court.

The federal government told the Supreme Court that Khan will be allowed to see an eye specialist again amid growing concerns about his deteriorating eyesight. His sons, Qasim and Suleiman, will also be permitted to contact him by phone. A court-appointed lawyer reported that Khan’s right eye retains only 15 percent vision despite treatment. PTI has alleged that his solitary confinement violates national and international laws.

Meanwhile, leaders of Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Aaeeni Pakistan have launched a sit-in protest demanding Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital for proper medical care. Police have been deployed at protest sites in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to maintain order.

The Pakistan government has announced that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan will be transferred from prison to a hospital for medical treatment. A medical board will be formed to examine his health condition. The decision came amid a sit-in protest that began on Friday outside the country’s parliament. According to The Express Tribune, the protest was joined by opposition leaders Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and Mahmood Khan Achakzai, along with PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan.

Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohel Afridi and other PTI leaders continued separate demonstrations at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House, where police forces were deployed. Protesters declared that their sit-in would continue until Imran Khan was urgently transferred to Shifa International Hospital for eye treatment. Information Minister Ataullah Tatar stated on social media that specialists would conduct further examinations and submit a detailed report to the Supreme Court.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry confirmed that Imran Khan would be moved from prison to a hospital based on his health condition and assured that all human rights entitled to a prisoner would be provided to him.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was allowed to speak with his two sons following a directive from the Supreme Court. His sister, Aleema Khan, confirmed on Saturday, February 14, that the conversation took place by phone. Prison authorities stated that the call lasted over half an hour, while Aleema said it was around 20 minutes. She added that Khan’s sons, Qasim and Sulaiman, were emotional after hearing their father’s voice, and Imran himself was very happy.

The Supreme Court had ordered prison authorities on February 12 to permit the call after PTI lawyer Salman Safdar submitted a health report on Khan. The report revealed that blood clotting in Khan’s right eye had caused severe damage, leaving him with only 15 percent vision despite treatment. The seven-page report detailed a meeting with Khan at Adiala Jail.

Aleema Khan said the family is awaiting urgent treatment for Imran Khan at Shifa International Hospital and alleged deliberate delays in his eye care, warning against further postponement due to the risk of permanent vision loss.

Ahead of the upcoming match against India, Pakistan’s spin attack is being viewed as the team’s strongest weapon. The dry pitch conditions in Colombo are expected to favor spinners, particularly Abrar Ahmed and Saim Ayub, who both rely heavily on back-spin deliveries. Their carrom balls are likely to skid on the surface, increasing chances of dismissals through bowled and leg-before-wicket.

The analysis highlights that variation will be crucial in T20 bowling, as batsmen tend to play quick shots and struggle to adjust if they misread the carrom ball. Both Abrar and Saim possess strong variations, which could make them effective in the format. Abrar has reportedly refined his use of the carrom ball, while Saim has added side-spin to his repertoire, similar to India’s Varun Chakravarthy. Usman Tariq’s unorthodox bowling action is also mentioned as a potential surprise factor.

With these spin options and the dry surface at the Premadasa Stadium, Pakistan’s bowling lineup could gain a tactical edge in the high-stakes encounter against India.

Leaders of Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ain-e-Pakistan began a sit-in protest on Friday demanding that Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, be transferred to a hospital for proper medical care. They announced the protest would continue until Khan is moved to Shifa International Hospital for eye treatment. The demonstration started after Friday prayers outside the Parliament building in Islamabad.

Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, and Barrister Gohar Ali Khan led the sit-in, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohel Afridi and other PTI leaders held a separate protest at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House. Police were deployed at both locations to maintain order. Senate opposition leader Nasir Abbas told reporters that the protest would continue until their demand is met.

Imran Khan is currently imprisoned in Adiala Jail, where opposition leaders claim he has only 15 percent vision remaining in his right eye and accuse authorities of neglecting his medical treatment.

The Pakistan government is planning to transfer former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail to a new prison in Islamabad within the next two months, according to The Express Tribune. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the plan during a police passing-out ceremony in Islamabad, stating that the new facility will be completed within two months and will include full medical services.

Imran Khan has been held at Adiala Jail since September 2023. The federal government recently assured the Supreme Court that Khan would be allowed to consult an eye specialist again amid growing concerns over his deteriorating eyesight. He will also be permitted to speak by phone with his sons, Qasim and Suleiman, while in custody.

Advocate Salman Safdar, serving as amicus curiae, met Khan in Adiala Jail and later submitted a seven-page report on his health, quoting Khan as saying that despite treatment, he retains only 15 percent vision in his right eye.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country may launch an operation against armed groups based in Afghanistan before the start of Ramadan. Speaking to ARY News on Wednesday, he said the action would be taken if cross-border attacks continue to threaten Pakistan’s internal security. Although he did not specify an exact date, Asif indicated that the operation could begin soon, stressing that delays in responding to security threats have already cost Pakistan heavily.

Pakistan accuses banned militant organizations, including Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), of operating from across the Afghan border and carrying out attacks on Pakistani security forces and civilians. Over recent months, cross-border assaults have increased, heightening security concerns in border regions.

A recent suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad killed 31 people and injured more than 160, followed by multiple attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. Asif warned that if Afghan authorities fail to curb these groups, responsibility for the consequences will rest with them.

Pakistan has agreed to play against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, reversing its earlier boycott decision. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi welcomed the move, calling it a triumph for cricket. In a post on his X account, Afridi said the government’s decision to participate preserved the sanctity of the tournament and ensured global stability for the sport. He added that cricket had won and would continue to play a role in bridging divisions.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan also praised the decision, describing it as positive for both competition and cricket. Vaughan expressed hope for a future Test series between the two rivals, suggesting that the United Kingdom could host a three-match series.

India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series for more than a decade due to strained diplomatic and political relations. Their encounters have been limited to major ICC and ACC tournaments during this period.

After more than a week of negotiations and meetings, Pakistan has agreed to end its boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India, concluding one of cricket’s most significant crises. The decision came after Pakistan’s government ordered the team to play on February 15, following a series of discussions involving the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

The dispute began when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) directed the Kolkata Knight Riders to remove Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League squad amid political tensions between India and Bangladesh. In response, Bangladesh withdrew from the World Cup citing security concerns and requested its matches be relocated to Sri Lanka. After the ICC rejected this request and expelled Bangladesh, Pakistan backed Bangladesh and announced a boycott of its match against India in solidarity.

Following multiple rounds of talks, the ICC agreed that Bangladesh would not face penalties for refusing to play in India and promised to host an ICC event in Bangladesh between 2028 and 2031. This resolution prompted Pakistan to end its boycott and confirm participation in the high-profile fixture.

Pakistan secured a 32-run victory over the United States in their second T20 World Cup match, recovering strongly after a close contest against the Netherlands. Batting first after losing the toss, openers Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub gave Pakistan a flying start, adding 54 runs before Ayub fell for 19. Farhan powered the innings with a 73-run knock off 41 balls, supported by Babar Azam’s 46 and Shadab Khan’s quick 30, taking Pakistan to 190 for nine in 20 overs. For the United States, Shadley van Schalkwyk claimed four wickets for 25 runs.

In reply, the United States managed 158 for eight in their 20 overs, falling short of the target despite half-centuries from Shubham Ranjane (51 not out) and opener Shayan Jahangir (49). Spinner Usman Tariq led Pakistan’s bowling with three wickets for 27 runs. The result marked a sweet revenge for Pakistan, who had been eliminated by the United States in the previous T20 World Cup.

The win gives Pakistan added confidence ahead of their upcoming clash against archrival India on February 15 in Colombo.

Pakistan has decided to play its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India on February 15, reversing an earlier boycott decision. The move follows a telephone conversation between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who urged Pakistan to reconsider. Pakistan had previously announced a boycott in solidarity with Bangladesh, protesting what it said was India’s influence over the International Cricket Council’s decision to exclude Bangladesh from the tournament.

Geo TV reported that the discussion between the two leaders was positive, with Sri Lanka proposing that the match be hosted in Sri Lanka. Both leaders highlighted the historic friendship between their nations and mutual support during difficult times. Meanwhile, the ICC confirmed that the Bangladesh Cricket Board would face no sanctions over its absence from the World Cup and reaffirmed Bangladesh’s importance as a full member.

The ICC also announced that Bangladesh will host an ICC event before the 2031 Men’s Cricket World Cup, reinforcing its confidence in Bangladesh’s hosting capabilities and commitment to cricket development across member nations.