Pakistan is ready to host Champions TrophyThe first major International Cricket Council (ICC) event in the last 30 years.
The ICC Champions Trophy will be in three cities of Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi, while some matches will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The program will take place between February 19 and March 9.
To ensure safety and safety, Punjab government More than 13,000 police personnel have been deployed in the cities of Lahore and Rawalpindi.
More than 8,000 personnel will perform duty in Lahore. More than 5,000 personnel will secure the premises in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan is taking serious security measures during a visit to international teams following the militant attack on the Sri Lankan team in 2009.
Sri Lanka was on a visit to Pakistan in 2009. He was traveling to Gaddafi Stadium for the match when militants attacked the bus in which the players were traveling. Leadership teams refrain from going to Pakistan.
After the restoration of cricket in Pakistan in 2015, it hosted large teams in the bilateral series. He traveled to protect the presidential level.
Each team found their stay very safe and enjoyed their stay.
Also, throughout the period, foreign players who played in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) visited Pakistan and loved their lives.
Six teams will be visiting Pakistan in this year’s Champion Trophy. However, India has decided to play India matches in the United Arab Emirates after refusing to play in Pakistan.
His denial was based on the excuse of security concerns in Pakistan.
To ensure the players, Punjab has deployed 13,000 officers in Lahore and Rawalpindi with the protection of fans and officials.
Senior security officials, district superintendents, inspectors and female officers will be on duty.
Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar said that police are conducting intelligence -based operations around the routes and players’ residences in Lahore.
Dr. Usman promised that authorities would ensure a safe and peaceful environment for the tournament.
He further urged the fans to follow the security protocol.