Sports are beyond politics, DG ISPR responds to public demand

Dunya News

Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor said, Enjoy the game in the City Of Lights.

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor on Thursday said that sports are beyond politics.

In his latest tweet, ISPR DG said, “Dear Pakistanis you are desirous to put on military style caps/shirts during PSL Final. Pak Armed Forces humbly acknowledge your love and support. Sports are beyond politics and we believe that our bondage is beyond such gestures alone.”

Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor further said, “Enjoy the game in the City Of Lights.”

The statement came after Pakistani cricket fans were demanding to wear military caps and shirts during the PSL final in Karachi.

Pakistan Cricket Board had written to the International Cricket Council calling for action to be taken after India s players wore military-style camouflage caps in Friday s third one-day international against Australia in Ranchi.