Punjab CM for ensuring World XI, Pakistan matches' security
CM said that the concerned institutions should perform duties under best coordination.
LAHORE (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that hundred percent security would be ensured for World XI and Pakistan matches.
He said that best arrangements would be made for these matches on the pattern of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Final.
The Chief Minister expressed these remarks while presiding over a meeting of Provincial Cabinet Committee on Law & Order here, which reviewed in detail protection of life and property of the people on Eid-ul-Azha and holding of World XI cricket match in Lahore.
The Chief Minister after complete consultation accorded approval to hold matches between World XI and Pakistan in Lahore.
Addressing the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif said that foreign players would be welcomed on their arrival at Lahore. He said that all the concerned institutions would have to work with passion and hard work for making these matches successful.
He said that the concerned institutions should perform duties under best coordination and added that besides foolproof security, other arrangements should also be made excellent.
He said it is their responsibility to perform their duty with the same determination as was displayed earlier. He said that foolproof security arrangements should be ensured on Eid- ul-Azha and all out steps be taken for safeguarding life and property of the people. Special attention should be paid to security of bazaars, parks and markets, he added.
Shehbaz Sharif directed that defunct organizations would be banned for collecting hides and added that this ban should be
strictly implemented.
He said that security plan evolved on Eid-ul-Azha should be implemented in letter and spirit and special attention be paid
to security of Eid-ul-Azha gatherings.
Provincial Ministers Col.(retd) Ayub Gadhi and Jahangir Khanzada, Advisor Rana Maqbool Ahmed, Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary, Inspector General Police, Administrative and senior police officials were present on the occasion.
