The Islamabad Police on Sunday assured the New Zealand team of end-to-end “fool-proof and world-class” security during their upcoming tour of Pakistan for the limited-overs series.
“The Islamabad Capital Police is fully equipped and will provide end-to-end foolproof and world-class security to the New Zealand Cricket Team during their upcoming tour,” the Islamabad Capital Police said on Twitter.
His statement came after reports circulated that the Islamabad Police had “refused” to provide security for the upcoming home series.
Islamabad Capital Police is fully equipped and shall provide end to end fool proof and World class security to New Zealand Cricket Team during their forthcoming visit.
— Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) April 9, 2023
Islamabad Capital Police has provided the highest level of security during the visit of the English cricket…
“The police do not have the resources to provide security,” sources in the police department told JEE News, adding that it is the responsibility of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to ensure resources for security.
Sources said that police personnel are busy performing their duties in free flour distribution centers, ongoing census and other activities related to the holy month of Ramadan.
However, Inspector General of Police Dr Akbar Nasir Khan said the Islamabad Police provided the highest level of security during the “flawless” tour of the English cricket team and the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2022-23. Who is
“ICTP will play a key role in Islamabad and Rawalpindi along with other stakeholders to provide flawless security,” he added.
The One Day International (ODI) and T20 International (T20I) series is scheduled to begin on April 14 in Lahore, with three matches – one ODI and two T20Is – to be played in Rawalpindi. Visiting teams stay at a hotel in the capital and travel to the Pindi Cricket Stadium for matches.
The visiting team will leave for Pakistan on April 9 after concluding their T20I series against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Schedule:
April 14 – 1st T20I, Lahore
April 15 – 2nd T20I, Lahore
April 17 – 3rd T20I, Lahore
April 20 – 4th T20I, Rawalpindi
April 24 – 5th T20I, Rawalpindi
April 26 – First ODI, Rawalpindi
April 30 – Second ODI, Karachi
May 3 – 3rd ODI, Karachi
May 5 – 4th ODI, Karachi
May 7 – 5th ODI, Karachi
