Pakistan-administered Kashmir opens polls in violence-wracked election
First of three rounds of voting held after weeks of protests during which dozens of people were killed.

First of three rounds of voting held after weeks of protests during which dozens of people were killed.









Muzarabani had agreed to join Islamabad United but switch to India’s Kolkata Knight Riders led to Pakistan cricket ban.
The signing of Pakistan bowler Abrar Ahmed by Hundred franchise Sunrisers bucked trend by Indian-owned teams.
Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of becoming ‘a colony of India’ but India’s relations with Kabul predate the Taliban.
The tightening strategic embrace between New Delhi and Tel Aviv could test Pakistan’s diplomacy, say analysts.
Pakistan’s government orders cricket team to take the field against India on Sunday in Colombo.
India’s financial dominance is reshaping the sport’s global balance.
As Bangladesh watch the T20 World Cup from afar, the mood in Dhaka is sombre and the players are left disappointed.
Pakistan’s unprecedented move could have financial and legal implications, cricket expert tells Al Jazeera.

Pakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed India for recent attacks in Balochistan.