Pakistan issues visas for Indian journalists to cover Champions Trophy 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will witness enthralling cricket as top eight teams compete for supremacy over the next twenty days. PHOTO: AFP

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Pakistan has granted visas to all Indian journalists who applied to cover the ICC Champions Trophy. According to sources, seven journalists from India had requested visas for the tournament, which will be hosted by Pakistan.

The sources confirmed that all these journalists have been issued visas, with none of the visa applications being rejected.

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin in Pakistan on February 19, featuring eight teams, including Pakistan, India, Australia, and England.

The first match of the tournament will be played tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, between Pakistan and New Zealand, while the highly anticipated match between Pakistan and India will take place on February 23 in Dubai.

On the other hand, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) provided special charter flights for teams participating in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

In collaboration with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), PIA operated nine flights between Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore for the teams’ domestic travel, with in-flight arrangements showcasing Pakistani culture.

Champions Trophy 2025 schedule

Feb 19, Wed

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A- National Stadium, Karachi

Feb 20, Thu

Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Feb 21, Fri

Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd Match, Group B- National Stadium, Karachi

Feb 22, Sat

Australia vs England, 4th Match, Group B- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Feb 23, Sun

Pakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Feb 24, Mon

Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Feb 25, Tue

Australia vs South Africa, 7th Match, Group B- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Feb 26, Wed

Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Feb 27, Thu

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Feb 28, Fri

Afghanistan vs Australia, 10th Match, Group B- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Mar 01, Sat

South Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B- National Stadium, Karachi

Mar 02, Sun

New Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group A- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Mar 04, Tue

1st Semi-Final (A1 v B2)- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Mar 05, Wed

2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2)- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Mar 09, Sun

Final

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