Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:47:26 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:47:26 +0500 60 Pakistan to decide on T20 World Cup by Monday https://english.aaj.tv/news/330451492/pakistan-to-decide-on-t20-world-cup-by-monday <p><strong>Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that a final decision on Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 would be taken either on Friday or next Monday.</strong></p> <p>Naqvi made the remarks after meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, where he briefed the premier on what he termed the “ICC matter.”</p> <p>According to a handout issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Naqvi updated the prime minister on recent developments between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board regarding the T20 World Cup.</p> <p>Sources said the meeting included a detailed discussion on Pakistan’s participation in the global tournament.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media--left media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/GovtofPakistan/status/2015762433403744532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2015762433403744532%7Ctwgr%5E6a17a5f9505425bd1bfc4b20bd1b57d5289fc77e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dawn.com%2Fnews%2F1969177'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/GovtofPakistan/status/2015762433403744532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2015762433403744532%7Ctwgr%5E6a17a5f9505425bd1bfc4b20bd1b57d5289fc77e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dawn.com%2Fnews%2F1969177"></a> </blockquote> </span></div> </figure> <p>Naqvi also briefed the prime minister on what he described as the ICC’s “dual standards” in handling issues related to the event.</p> <p>The government has decided to lodge a strong protest with the ICC over these concerns, sources added.</p> <p>Naqvi said that all options were discussed and kept open during the meeting, reiterating that the final decision would be announced on Friday or Monday.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media--left media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/MohsinnaqviC42/status/2015760606700409207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2015760606700409207%7Ctwgr%5Ed3f3316c283d972460776390476907c5e6587cb6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aaj.tv%2Fnews%2F30498944'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/MohsinnaqviC42/status/2015760606700409207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2015760606700409207%7Ctwgr%5Ed3f3316c283d972460776390476907c5e6587cb6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aaj.tv%2Fnews%2F30498944"></a> </blockquote> </span></div> </figure> <p>The prime minister directed that the issue be resolved “amicably,” according to sources, and expressed confidence in Naqvi’s handling of the matter.</p> <p>Officials said the PCB would determine its next steps after further contact and consultations with the ICC.</p> <p>Separately, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla was quoted as saying India had wanted Bangladesh to play in the World Cup.</p> Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that a final decision on Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 would be taken either on Friday or next Monday.

Naqvi made the remarks after meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, where he briefed the premier on what he termed the “ICC matter.”

According to a handout issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Naqvi updated the prime minister on recent developments between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board regarding the T20 World Cup.

Sources said the meeting included a detailed discussion on Pakistan’s participation in the global tournament.

Naqvi also briefed the prime minister on what he described as the ICC’s “dual standards” in handling issues related to the event.

The government has decided to lodge a strong protest with the ICC over these concerns, sources added.

Naqvi said that all options were discussed and kept open during the meeting, reiterating that the final decision would be announced on Friday or Monday.

The prime minister directed that the issue be resolved “amicably,” according to sources, and expressed confidence in Naqvi’s handling of the matter.

Officials said the PCB would determine its next steps after further contact and consultations with the ICC.

Separately, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla was quoted as saying India had wanted Bangladesh to play in the World Cup.

]]> Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/news/330451492 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:43:25 +0500 none@none.com (Web Desk) PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday.