ISLAMABAD: Lt. Gen. Fahad Bin Abdullah Mohammad Al-Motair, Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) visited the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul in the garrison city of Abbottabad on Tuesday where he met with Saudi cadets undergoing a training program.
Lt. Gen. Al-Motair was accompanied by Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador in Pakistan during the visit, the Saudi Embassy tweeted on Tuesday.
Earlier on Monday, Lt. Gen. Al-Motair met with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi where the two discussed the regional security situation.
During the meeting, Gen. Bajwa expressed the Pakistan army’s resolute support toward the training and capacity-building of RSLF personnel, the military’s media wing, the ISPR, said in a statement released after the meeting.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have always maintained cordial relations. The diplomatic ties between the two countries improved further after Prime Minister Imran Khan assumed office last year and had since visited the Kingdom on several occasions.
Last year, several military cadets from Saudi Arabia completed their training from the prestigious institution in Pakistan.
Earlier this year, the armed forces of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan conducted a joint military exercise called Kaseh 2 in northwestern Pakistan. These drills were aimed at enhancing the efficiency of engineers in unconventional warfare in both countries.
Kingdom’s Royal Forces commander meets Saudi cadets in Pakistan
Kingdom’s Royal Forces commander meets Saudi cadets in Pakistan
- Saudi officers among those getting training at the prestigious institute
- General Bajwa vowed to extend support for Saudi army’s capacity-building measures
PCB sets Feb. 11 as date for player auction for Pakistan Super League 11th edition
- The squad composition would be a minimum of 16 players and a maximum of 20
- The number of foreign players would be five to seven depending on the squad size
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced that the player auction for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held on Feb. 11, setting the stage for franchises to begin assembling squads for the country’s premier Twenty20 tournament.
The development came after a workshop regarding PSL player auction at the Qaddafi Stadium, which was presided over by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and PSL CEO Salman Naseer.
The workshop was attended by PSL officials, all eight franchise representatives, members of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad, PCB officials and other capped players.
“The HBL PSL management shared a detailed presentation on the mechanics of the retention and the auction process and consulted with all the participants,” the PCB said.
“It was agreed that the HBL PSL player auction will take place on Wednesday, 11 February.”
The squad composition would be a minimum of 16 players and maximum of 20 players per franchise. The number of foreign players would be five to seven depending on the squad size, according to the PCB.
It would be mandatory for the franchises to play minimum of three and maximum of four foreign players in the playing XI. The teams are also required to have minimum of two uncapped Under 23 players in the squad and one in the playing XI.
Players either retained or picked in the auction will be engaged for two-year contracts with their respective franchise teams, the board said, adding that franchise teams will be able to retain a maximum of seven players for the 12th edition of the tournament.
“I’m delighted that a consultative and productive session was held between the franchises, players and management today resulting in informed and strategic decisions which will pave the way for bright future for the HBL PSL,” Naqvi said.
“The Player Auction model is a landmark step for the HBL PSL, offering players better financial opportunities through an increased salary purse and a transparent acquisition process, while making the league more competitive and attractive.”
PSL CEO Naseer said the player auction system modernizes player recruitment by promoting fairness, transparency, and market-driven value, strengthening the PSL’s appeal for both players and franchises.
“Today’s workshop saw all views being taken into consideration and this rich feedback will be reflected in our execution of a successful player auction scheduled next month,” he said.
PSL has become a key pillar of the country’s cricket economy, providing financial stability to the PCB and serving as a talent pipeline for the national team. The 11th edition of the league is set to begin from Mar. 26 while the final is expected to be played on May 3, as per the PCB’s schedule.
