Pakistan issues visas for Indian journalists to cover Champions Trophy 2025

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 scheduleFeb 19, WedPakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A- National Stadium, KarachiFeb 20, ThuBangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiFeb 21, FriAfghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd Match, Group B- National Stadium, KarachiFeb 22, SatAustralia vs England, 4th Match, Group B- Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreFeb 23, SunPakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiFeb 24, MonBangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiFeb 25, TueAustralia vs South Africa, 7th Match, Group B- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiFeb 26, WedAfghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B- Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreFeb 27, ThuPakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, RawalpindiFeb 28, FriAfghanistan vs Australia, 10th Match, Group B- Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreMar 01, SatSouth Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B- National Stadium, KarachiMar 02, SunNew Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group A- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiMar 04, Tue1st Semi-Final (A1 v B2)- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, DubaiMar 05, Wed2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2)- Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreMar 09, SunFinal