She added that further details with regards to the holding of Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the participation of the various teams was available with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which can share any further details.

The spokesperson of Foreign Office, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, was asked questions at the weekly press briefing regarding the status of the cricket tournament scheduled to be held in Pakistan early next year.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed that no backdoor diplomacy is occurring with India over cricket and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch addressed security issues with Afghanistan and Pakistan’s stance on the UAE visa ban.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy,

Former wicket-keeper batter Rashid Latif says if had the power he would not let Pakistan play against India in any tournament and also suggested that ICC should not grant the hosting rights of global events to both countries until they resolve their issues.

In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times Digital, former Pakistan captain Latif said ICC should snatch hosting rights from India and Pakistan.

PCB has written to the ICC asking for written confirmation from the BCCI of India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the tournament.

Former Pakistani wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has voiced his strong stance against Pakistan playing cricket with India in any tournament. He believes that the ICC should withhold hosting rights from both nations until their bilateral issues are resolved.