Hashtags criticising the Shehbaz-Munir leadership trended across Pakistani social media, with users accusing the establishment of trading national interest for personal power.

THE FOG of war can make it difficult to understand what is happening during a conflict. Sometimes that murkiness can persist long after the guns have fallen silent. That is proving true of the four-day skirmish between India and Pakistan that took place last May.

Pakistan Erupts in Fury as India-US Trade Deal Sparks Domestic Backlash

In February 2025, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed to the White House. He was the second foreign leader to be hosted by newly inaugurated President Donald Trump.

The two countries have stepped up ties since the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power in 2024

ICC urged Pakistan Cricket Board to re-evaluate the call and hinted at long-term implications if they go forward with the boycott.

ICC has reportedly asked deputy chair Imran Khwaja to hold back-channel talks with PCB after Pakistan government ordered a boycott of the India match at T20 World Cup 2026.

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria criticises the decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, stating it projects fear and harms Pakistan cricket. He argues the move, especially with the match shifted to Sri Lanka,