The neighbours only meet in multi-nation events because of political tensions and the match is taking place in Dubai after India refused to travel to tournament hosts Pakistan.
Imam-ul-Haq has replaced the injured Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after he sustained an oblique injury during their opening match against New Zealand.
Pakistan’s embassy in Tehran, in collaboration with Iranian authorities, successfully rescued four Pakistani nationals from human traffickers who had kidnapped and tortured them for ransom. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Foreign Office dismissed Afghan concerns over its repatriation plan, emphasizing its long-standing support for Afghan refugees
COAS General Syed Asim Munir emphasized the vital role of youth and national unity in strengthening the Pakistan Army. He reaffirmed that soldiers fight as one, beyond ethnic differences, upholding the spirit of Pakistaniat.
The event, regarded as second only to the World Cup in the one-day game, runs until March 9 and is the first global cricket tournament hosted by Pakistan in nearly three decades.
Former PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat humorously questioned his expulsion from the party in the National Assembly, sparking laughter among government members.
Army Chief General Asim Munir denied receiving or reading any letter from Imran Khan, stating that any such communication would be forwarded to the prime minister. Meanwhile, Khan’s letters, alleging election rigging and urging military policy changes, have been criticized by the government as an attempt to create divisions
