The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear, however reports have suggested it was carried out by a suicide bomber.

The vibrant celebration, banned for two decades, brightened the eastern city of Lahore, where residents face alarming levels of air pollution and political restrictions.

Pakistan is said to have put forth three conditions for ending the boycott with India. The Pakistani government is set to take decision regarding playing with India today.

Officials from the ICC and the PCB will meet in Lahore on Sunday for talks over Pakistan's planned boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India.

The Emirates Cricket Board urged Pakistan to play against India in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the financial impacts of a boycott.

Pakistan decision on India T20 World Cup match Live Updates: The two-member ICC delegation met with PCB President Mohsin Naqvi and BCB President Aminul Islam on Sunday. But no verdict has been announced yet.

After Sri Lanka's stern letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) urging Pakistan to play India in the 2026 T20 World Cup, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has also now asked for the Men in Green to reciprocate the support shown towards them.

Pakistan’s government says Imran Khan’s detailed medical reports were shared with his family, but his sister disputes the claim as PTI seeks Supreme Court intervention over access and treatment.