The federal government on Sunday allowed the Pakistan cricket team to participate in the Men’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 but barred the Green Shirt from playing the February 15 match against India.

The development came following a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the federal capital.

Sources familiar with the matter told Geo News that the ICC’s biased treatment of Bangladesh was the main reason behind the decision.

Tensions flared between the cricket boards of Bangladesh and India after Bangladesh’s star pacer Mustafizur Rahman was removed from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on the directions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), sparking outrage in Dhaka.

Later, the BCB requested the ICC to shift their matches outside India, but the international cricket body rejected the plea. In view of BCB’s firm stance, the ICC replaced them with Scotland in the showpiece event, saying it was not feasible to change the schedule so close to the February 7 start of the tournament.

Referring to the government of Pakistan’s decision, the sources said that the decision aimed at expressing solidarity with Bangladesh.

“The Pakistan team has been instructed not to play the February 15 match against India as a protest,” the sources added.

India’s Jay Shah, who was elected unopposed as chairman of the sport’s world body in August 2024, has turned the ICC into “Indian Cricket Council” with his biased decision, said the sources.

“The principles of justice and equality have been shattered by biased decisions,” the government sources said, adding that double standards were being adopted while making decisions from the ICC platform.

In view of the prevailing situation, it was necessary to register the protest, the government sources added.

Miley Cyrus and Bad Bunny are believed to have an exciting update up their sleeves for the Grammy Awards 2026 this Sunday.

The duo, who will be seated together at the biggest ceremony of the music industry on February 1, are speculated to announce a collaboration during the event.

One fan on X wrote, “Miley Cyrus and Bad Bunny are set to announce their collaboration during one of the breaks at the 2026 Grammys.”

Another reiterated that “This may be true because they are sitting together.”

The Grammys seating arrangement pictures on social media revealed that the duo will indeed be sitting together at the Crypto Arena, in Los Angeles.

Fans don’t have to wait long to find out the news the Flowers hitmaker and Bad Bunny might be holding on to, as the ceremony will start in a few hours, at 8 p.m., ET.

The TikTok shared by CBS also revealed that Billie Eilish will be sitting with her brother and longtime collaborator Finneas, and Olivia Dean will be sitting next to Leon Thomas, as well as Alex Warren and Lola Young.

Chappell Roan and Doechii will be sitting together close to Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter while Margaret Qualley will be seated next to her husband Jack Antonoff.

Netflix is packing February with romance, reality TV and high-stakes drama — from Olympic-level ice dancing to the long-awaited conclusion of Bridgerton season 4.

Here are the seven Netflix shows in February 2026 you won’t want to miss.

• Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing

This new docuseries follows elite ice dancers preparing for the Milan Cortina Olympics. The show centers on Evan Bates and Madison Chock, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, and Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, offering a behind-the-scenes look at training, pressure and personal lives.

• The Lincoln Lawyer – Season 4

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns as Mickey Haller — this time accused of murder. Season 4 picks up after last season’s shocking ending, with Mickey fighting to clear his name in and out of court.

• Love Is Blind – Season 10

The hit dating series returns for its milestone season, heading to Ohio to introduce a new group of singles searching for love without seeing each other first.

• How to Get to Heaven From Belfast

From Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, this new comedy follows three former friends who reunite at a funeral and stumble into an unexpected mystery across Ireland.

• The Night Agent – Season 3

Gabriel Basso’s Peter Sutherland travels the globe in season 3 as a new conspiracy unfolds, with scenes set in Istanbul, Mexico City, New York and Washington, D.C.

Premieres on February 19.

• Bridgerton – Season 4, Part 2

Benedict and Sophie’s love story reaches its dramatic conclusion as they face class divisions, family pressure and growing passion.

Premieres on February 26.

• F1: Drive to Survive – Season 8

The long-running Formula 1 docuseries returns with more access to drivers, teams and behind-the-scenes drama from the racing world.

Premieres on February 27.