ISLAMABAD: Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz has offered condolences to Pakistan’s president Dr. Arif Alvi over the precious lives lost in the tragic train blaze, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Friday.
“We call Allah the Almighty to bestow his mercy on the deceased, and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” the king said in a cable message sent to the president.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also condoled the deaths in a separate message sent to President Alvi, the SPA reported.
“I offer my condolences to Your Excellency and victims’ families, calling Allah the Almighty to bestow his mercy on the deceased, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured,” the message from the crown prince read.
Meanwhile, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, also expressed sincere condolences to the government and people of Pakistan over the victims of Tezgam accident.
On Friday, the Saudi embassy in Islamabad expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives and reiterated solidarity with the people of Pakistan in this time of difficulty.
Around 74 people were killed when a massive fire broke out on a moving train in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province on Thursday while 40 others sustained injuries, according to officials.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has termed the incident a “terrible tragedy” and offered immediate probe into the matter.
The train “Tezgam,” which met the tragic accident, was a daily express service shuttling between Karachi and Rawalpindi and, according to officials, was carrying pilgrims to an annual religious congregation outside Lahore where a tented village is prepared to house around 400,000 people for joint prayers.
Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences to Pakistan over train inferno
Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences to Pakistan over train inferno
- 74 people were reported dead and another 40 injured when a crowded train caught fire on Thursday
- Prime Minsiter Khan termed the incident a "terrible tragedy" and has ordered immediate probe
Pakistan Super League to woo foreign investors in London roadshow today
- PCB says it has attracted “significant interest” from potential ownership groups in UK as it expands PSL to eight teams
- PSL roadshow to attract diverse audience of business leaders, potential franchise owners and cricket supporters, says PCB
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will host a landmark roadshow at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground (MCC) in London today, Sunday, to showcase the league’s commercial strength and future direction to foreign investors.
The PSL is Pakistan’s premier T20 cricket league that features six city-based teams competing for the league’s title every year. The tournament’s 11th edition is expected to be held in April and May next year.
The PCB has announced it will expand the cricket league to include two more franchises this year, raising the total number of teams to eight. The board said in a statement earlier this year that it has already received “significant interest” from potential ownership groups across the UK regarding the two new teams.
“The London Roadshow aims to build on this momentum by offering investors and cricket lovers an immersive introduction to the league, its commercial ecosystem and the strategic vision driving its next phase of growth,” the board said in a statement on Dec. 2.
The PCB said it expects to draw a diverse audience of business leaders, potential franchise owners and cricket supporters eager to engage with the league at the roadshow.
It said the initiative will showcase PSL’s commitment to global expansion, strategic partnerships and delivering world-class entertainment and cricketing excellence.
“This event is an important opportunity to deepen global partnerships and share our long-term vision for expansion and innovation,” PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was quoted as saying by the board.
“We look forward to welcoming investors and cricket enthusiasts in London.”
Within a span of 10 years, the PSL has competed for viewership with some of the most prominent cricket leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League, the Big Bash League, the Hundred and the Caribbean Premier League, among others.
