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