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.

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Two diplomatic sources told AFP on Thursday the closed-door summit would take place in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

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

Nasrallah's death nearly five months ago in a huge Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs left Hezbollah supporters in disbelief and sent shockwaves across Lebanon and the region.

Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and French group Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) said the figure was the highest since IHR began recording executions in Iran in 2008.

Pakistan, a cricket-mad nation where the sport is played on almost every street corner, are the defending champions.

The eight-nation ODI tournament is the first global cricket event in Pakistan since 1996.

The jail terms for retailers who sell knives to under-18s will also be increased from six months to up to two years under the new law.

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Meanwhile, Pakistan has also begun preparations for securing an additional $1.5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).