In a surprising move, India's government has announced that it will permit Pakistani athletes to visit the country for various international competitions, despite maintaining a long-standing ban on bilateral sports events. The decision is seen as a significant development in the fragile relationship between the two nations, which has been strained for decades. Pakistani athletes will now be able to participate in events such as the Asian Games and other international tournaments held in India, but the ban on cricket matches and other bilateral events remains in place. The move is likely to be welcomed by sports enthusiasts and diplomats alike, who have been pushing for a thaw in relations between the two countries.
India's government to allow Pakistani athletes to visit but maintains a sports ban on bilateral events like cricket.
