The government aims to send back around 800,000 cardholders to their home country, with preparations underway to remove Afghan citizens from Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
During the Group A clash between the Blackcaps and the Tigers, a fan entered the field holding a photo of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Hafiz Saad Rizvi and tried to hug the Kiwi batter Rachin Ravindra.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma was left "frustrated" after relentless rain in Rawalpindi washed away their Champions Trophy fixture against Australia on Tuesday.
The highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash between Australia and South Africa has been called off without even the toss taking place due to incessant rain in Rawalpindi on Monday.
Bracewell's four-fer helped set for Kiwis an easy target of 237 while Rachin's record-breaking century guided Kiwis to a hard-fought win against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi. With two wins in two matches, the Kiwis have reached the semifinals, and so have India, who is also sitting with two wins
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma isn't expecting a walk in the park against a pace-depleted Australian side in their upcoming Champions Trophy fixture on Tuesday in Rawalpindi.
Wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey reckons Australia might need to put at least 400 runs on the board if they bat first against South Africa in their upcoming Champions Trophy Group B clash on the placid surface of Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Proteas will be aiming to make it two wins in two matches when they take on world champions Australia in a high-octane clash at Rawalpindi. Both teams are coming to the match after wins over Afghanistan and England. Klaasen missed the Afghanistan clash due to a left elbow soft tissue injury.
Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand side will lock horns against Bangladesh Cricket Team in their second Group A clash of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday, as per the ICC.
India stalwart Virat Kohli earned plaudits from former cricketers across the world for his flamboyant display against arch-rival Pakistan in a high-stakes affair in the ongoing Champions Trophy in Dubai.