Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz presided over the event, with COAS General Syed Asim Munir as the guest of honor, as thousands of spectators and international teams participated in the festivities.

Thursday's match with Bangladesh in Rawalpindi has been reduced to a dead-rubber.

Bangladesh and Pakistan have started direct government-to-government trade after decades of troubled relations with imports of 50,000 tonnes of rice, Dhaka said Tuesday.

Pakistan are hosts of the one-day event but the match took place in Dubai in front of a packed 25,000 crowd after India refused to travel to their neighbour.

Virat Kohli displayed great sportsmanship during the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match by tying Naseem Shah’s shoelaces, earning praise for his humility.

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Dallas-based chef Maryam Ishtiaq impressed Gordon Ramsay on Next Level Chef with her flavorful tandoori chicken, earning praise for showcasing her Pakistani culinary roots. Overjoyed by the recognition, she hopes to use this opportunity to grow and inspire others.

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.

Watch: Fakhar Zaman cries in the dressing room after injury

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