ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday thanked the people of Karachi along with the civilian administration and security agencies for making the first 15 HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches a huge success.
A professional Twenty20 cricket league that annually brings together six teams representing different Pakistani cities, the PSL was first played in the United Arab Emirates in 2016.
The league’s seventh edition began in Karachi on January 27.
After the first 15 and highly thrilling matches played in the country’s commercial capital, the tournament has moved to Lahore for its second phase where the first match will be played between defending champions Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi on February 10.
“On behalf of the PCB, I want to thank all civil and security agencies who created and delivered a safe and secure environment for all participants,” said the tournament director Salman Naseer. “Their outstanding arrangements and measures were closely followed abroad and played a part in Cricket Australia confirming their tour of Pakistan for three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I. I also want to congratulate the spectators who, despite being in small numbers, created an ambiance and atmosphere that rocked the National Stadium.”
He said every boundary, wicket and achievement was wholeheartedly appreciated which reflected people’s passion for the game.
Naseer recognized that children under 12 years of age missed the action due to the coronavirus restrictions, though he hoped that they would be allowed to enter the stadium during the tour of the Australian cricket team.
“The PCB values and respects its fans, and will always continue to create opportunities for them to enjoy and be part of our successful journey,” he continued.
The PSL is scheduled to continue till February 27 when the final match will be played between two top tournament teams.
Pakistan Cricket Board thanks Karachi for PSL7 support
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Pakistan Cricket Board thanks Karachi for PSL7 support
- The tournament has moved to Lahore for the second phase after its first 15 matches were played in Karachi
- PSL is scheduled to continue till Feb. 27 when the final match will be played between two top teams of the tournament
Pakistan PM to join dialogue panel, meet global leaders at World Economic Forum
- Sharif to address Pakistan breakfast event and attend informal world leaders’ meeting in Davos
- Deputy PM Ishaq Dar inaugurates Pakistan Pavilion to display start-ups and investment potential
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to step up Pakistan’s engagement at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, participating in a panel discussion on dialogue in an increasingly divided world and meeting international leaders and heads of global institutions.
Sharif flew to Switzerland a day earlier to attend the WEF’s 56th annual meeting.
The WEF brings together heads of state, senior government officials, business executives and leaders of international organizations to discuss global economic, political and social challenges.
“Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will have a busy day in Davos today,” his office said in a statement released Wednesday afternoon.
“The prime minister will attend a Pakistan breakfast event and will also address the gathering,” it added. “He will take part in an informal meeting of world leaders this year themed ‘The Importance of Dialogue in a Divided Global Landscape.’”
On the sidelines of the WEF, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who is accompanying Sharif, inaugurated the Pathfinder Group’s Pakistan Pavilion, describing it as a platform to project Pakistan’s economic potential and the growing role of innovation-driven enterprises.
“He underscored the critical role of start-ups in advancing socio-economic development and driving innovation across diverse sectors,” the foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that the government remained committed to supporting entrepreneurs, particularly youth-led ventures.
Pakistan’s participation at the WEF comes as Islamabad seeks to sustain recent economic stabilization and attract investment by engaging directly with policymakers, business leaders and international institutions at the annual gathering.
