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Why didn't the prime minister and the chief of army staff intervene? This PDM govt is Allah's Azaab on this nation
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'PSL 8 matches in Lahore and 'Pindi to continue as scheduled': Najam Sethi
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Why can 2 administrations not deal with this? Why do they need martial law for this?
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stadium lights i guess with generator
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This episode is badly going to ruin Pakistan and its Cricketing reputation
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Pakistan is not a serious country. They have made a joke out of PSL. I’m out of words here.
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“Najam” Sethi the self-acclaimed “star” is charging millions for lights? I don’t understand this fiasco.
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Mohsin Naqvi was appointed in the pervious month, this should have been solved before the tournament. Sethi is a bloody joker for letting this happen. The discussion shouldn't have taken during the tournament.
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this is not sethis fault.
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This happened under his watch tho. It was his PDM appointed CM in Punjab and his prime minister in the centre. If he was unable to convince them to resolve this then the failure is on him.
The fact that Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United franchise owners are not protesting the shift in venues at the very end is very revealing ie they don't care about their fans.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee chairman Najam Sethi on Saturday said that the matches of eight edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held in Lahore on Sunday and Monday while consultation on other matches is underway.
He said that the first 2 matches of Pakistan Super League 8 will be played at Gaddafi Stadium as per the schedule, while other matches will be decided later.
He said that the first 2 matches of Pakistan Super League 8 will be played at Gaddafi Stadium as per the schedule, while other matches will be decided later.
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Don't understand what is stopping him from getting the prime minister and the chief of army staff involved.
A lot of hotels, shops in Lahore, Rawalpindi will suffer big losses because they made advance bookings exclusively for the PSL players, personnel.
If the tournament is totally shipped to Khi, this PSL will be a gigantic flop and no one will ever trust the PCB and will be vary of doing business with the PCB in the future
This episode by the Punjab government perfectly highlights why foreign investors stay away from Pakistan ie corrupt, extortion resorting politicians, government bureaucrats and an ineffective judicial system
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Look, yes crowds in Lahore and Rawalpindi are usually amazing and T20 cricket their is a spectacle. But If the interim Punjab govt is saying paying the hefty amount will affect the relief budget in place for citizens during Ramadan. Then surely the people come first before cricket.
I am afraid the PCB should bend over and pay the amount in this situation.
I am afraid the PCB should bend over and pay the amount in this situation.
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It will be a disaster if the rest of the matches are held in Karachi. Feels no different to holding it in Dubai. PSL needs the rowdy Lahore crowd.
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He should have solved and had discussion before the tournament. It is embarrassing to see last minute discussion during the tournament. It is Sethi fault as well
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The Franchises are getting frustrated now, it's been 8 seasons where they haven't been able to fully encash the PSL at home. Paying this amount will wipe out their margins and before you know it, the Sindh government could ask the PCB for security costs which are not cheap and they far exceed the revenues from the PSL. The franchises have even taken the position that if they have to reimburse these so called security costs to the government then there is no real benefit of having the PSL in Pakistan vis a vis the UAE.
Tbh I will take anything that this Mohsin Naqvi administration who btw is a Zardari type appointee with a pinch of Salt. It is certain these guys have seen the PCB and PSL gold kitty and want some handsome batta khori. Zardari is very famous for demanding bribes, batta khori for projects as part of the zardari system.
PCB should stick to its guns of refusing to pay this amount and needs to get the prime minister and the chief of army staff involved to resolve this.
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If the provincial government leader is a Zardari guy then they must be playing politics to make Punjab government look bad. Sindh government will come to the rescue and will look like heroes. That may be the reason PML guys are unable to break the logjam.
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We have ONE sports product which gives us International recognition.
Just ONE.
Shame on ALL actors in this fiasco.
Just ONE.
Shame on ALL actors in this fiasco.
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The Punjab government may have agreed to light up the route from the team hotels to the Gaddafi Stadium, but its sta*ndoff with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continues to drag on, making it seem like the Pakistan Super League would be shifted from Lahore and Rawalpindi to Karachi after an agreement on security expenditure eluded the two sides, on Saturday.
The Punjab government has lowered its demand for security funds — from Rs450 million to Rs250m — but the PCB is refusing to flinch, stating that it is the obligation of the government to provide protection to the teams, as per the agreements signed in 2014 for the restoration of international cricket in Pakistan.
The PCB has taken its patron-in-chief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the loop as well but as it stands, Lahore will host only two matches this season — both featuring the home team Lahore Qalandars, on Sunday and Monday (today and tomorrow).
Mansoor Qadir, focal person for the Punjab government ministerial committee, told Dawn that the lights would remain installed as the government does not want to snatch the glitzy T20 extravaganza away from the citizens of Lahore. However, he maintained that the provincial cabinet would not enter into further negotiations with the PCB until the latter committed to pay Rs250m for the purchase of security lights, for future use.
After the Punjab cabinet met on Saturday to formalise its stance over the issue, the PCB held a meeting of its own to discuss the issue. Sources in the board confirmed that it had received a verbal offer from the government to reduce the amount to Rs250m but the board did not agree.
Sources said the PCB was clear in its stance, but the government was not. “First, it sent a budget asking the PCB to pay Rs 900million, then gradually reduced it and has now come down to Rs 250million,” the source said, adding: “We will hold two matches of the PSL in Lahore on Sunday and Monday as per schedule before shifting the PSL to Karachi on Tuesday if the government will not withdraw its demand.”
‘Fingers crossed’
Mr Qadir, the Punjab focal person, confirmed that the bill had been reduced to Rs370million, but stressed that it needed the payment from the PCB so that it could purchase the lights in collaboration with the board, for use in tournaments in the coming years. “They would become an asset for the PCB, which can rent them out to the government when there’s a need.
“I, being the focal person, conveyed the offer to the PCB chief executive about the amount that we need and he has informed me that he will give me a final answer by [Saturday night] or Sunday morning,” he said, adding that the PCB had so far consented to contribute a maximum of Rs100 million. “We are waiting for the PCB’s response with our fingers crossed.”
Mr Mansoor, who holds the portfolio of education in the interim cabinet, said the procurement of security lights after the tournament would help curtail the bill of Rs370 million every year — being paid to one permanent vendor, who is also facing audit issues.
“The Punjab government will use PCB’s Rs250 million to pay the rent of the security lights that stands at Rs370 million, and afterwards ensure that security lights worth Rs250 million be purchased for future use by the PCB,” he said.
Potential pullout
The focal person added that the PCB had initially been given an expenditure estimate to the tune of Rs1.2 billion, and that the provincial government had made efforts to cut the bill to Rs700 million, finally bringing it down to Rs500 million.
“Cutting this cost further will mean compromising the security of the PSL teams for which no one wants to take the responsibility,” he said.
Sources in the PCB, meanwhile, stated that the stance of the Punjab government could potentially see foreign players pulling out from their respective franchises.
“The message has been given to the government in clarity that if the government will not provide presidential level security to the foreign players, the Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA) will call back all the foreign players,” the sources said.
Published in Dawn, February 26th, 2023
The Punjab government has lowered its demand for security funds — from Rs450 million to Rs250m — but the PCB is refusing to flinch, stating that it is the obligation of the government to provide protection to the teams, as per the agreements signed in 2014 for the restoration of international cricket in Pakistan.
The PCB has taken its patron-in-chief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the loop as well but as it stands, Lahore will host only two matches this season — both featuring the home team Lahore Qalandars, on Sunday and Monday (today and tomorrow).
Mansoor Qadir, focal person for the Punjab government ministerial committee, told Dawn that the lights would remain installed as the government does not want to snatch the glitzy T20 extravaganza away from the citizens of Lahore. However, he maintained that the provincial cabinet would not enter into further negotiations with the PCB until the latter committed to pay Rs250m for the purchase of security lights, for future use.
After the Punjab cabinet met on Saturday to formalise its stance over the issue, the PCB held a meeting of its own to discuss the issue. Sources in the board confirmed that it had received a verbal offer from the government to reduce the amount to Rs250m but the board did not agree.
Sources said the PCB was clear in its stance, but the government was not. “First, it sent a budget asking the PCB to pay Rs 900million, then gradually reduced it and has now come down to Rs 250million,” the source said, adding: “We will hold two matches of the PSL in Lahore on Sunday and Monday as per schedule before shifting the PSL to Karachi on Tuesday if the government will not withdraw its demand.”
‘Fingers crossed’
Mr Qadir, the Punjab focal person, confirmed that the bill had been reduced to Rs370million, but stressed that it needed the payment from the PCB so that it could purchase the lights in collaboration with the board, for use in tournaments in the coming years. “They would become an asset for the PCB, which can rent them out to the government when there’s a need.
“I, being the focal person, conveyed the offer to the PCB chief executive about the amount that we need and he has informed me that he will give me a final answer by [Saturday night] or Sunday morning,” he said, adding that the PCB had so far consented to contribute a maximum of Rs100 million. “We are waiting for the PCB’s response with our fingers crossed.”
Mr Mansoor, who holds the portfolio of education in the interim cabinet, said the procurement of security lights after the tournament would help curtail the bill of Rs370 million every year — being paid to one permanent vendor, who is also facing audit issues.
“The Punjab government will use PCB’s Rs250 million to pay the rent of the security lights that stands at Rs370 million, and afterwards ensure that security lights worth Rs250 million be purchased for future use by the PCB,” he said.
Potential pullout
The focal person added that the PCB had initially been given an expenditure estimate to the tune of Rs1.2 billion, and that the provincial government had made efforts to cut the bill to Rs700 million, finally bringing it down to Rs500 million.
“Cutting this cost further will mean compromising the security of the PSL teams for which no one wants to take the responsibility,” he said.
Sources in the PCB, meanwhile, stated that the stance of the Punjab government could potentially see foreign players pulling out from their respective franchises.
“The message has been given to the government in clarity that if the government will not provide presidential level security to the foreign players, the Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA) will call back all the foreign players,” the sources said.
Published in Dawn, February 26th, 2023
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I heard that all the PSL security camera equipment got stolen from outside Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. Is this news true?
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Yes seems some reports on this
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Before the Pakistan Super League 8 matches, 8 security cameras and fiber optic cable were stolen in the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Police registered 2 cases, but no arrests were made.
According to the report, the batteries for the generators installed for lighting in the Gaddafi stadium were also stolen.
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Are we forgetting the biggest potential result of this fiasco which is security … punjab doesn’t want to pay for security arrangements and now security cameras are being stolen, doesn’t that create doubts about the security of the lahore leg of the tournament itself? I fear some international players might pull out
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So there needs to be security to preserve security equipment. It’s slowly turning into Catch-21 with “genius” SETHI as chairman.
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Ye kia mazak hai!!!!
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This is embarrassing
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured “full support” to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi over the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight matches in Punjab.
The development comes after Sethi reached out to the premier, who is also the PCB's Patron-in-Chief, on Sunday to brief the latter about the deadlock with the caretaker Punjab government.
According to sources, in his conversation with PM Shehbaz, Sethi reiterated that the PCB won’t pay the additional cost for security arrangements. He added that if the demand is not withdrawn by the Punjab government, the PCB will be forced to shift matches to Karachi.
The development comes after Sethi reached out to the premier, who is also the PCB's Patron-in-Chief, on Sunday to brief the latter about the deadlock with the caretaker Punjab government.
According to sources, in his conversation with PM Shehbaz, Sethi reiterated that the PCB won’t pay the additional cost for security arrangements. He added that if the demand is not withdrawn by the Punjab government, the PCB will be forced to shift matches to Karachi.
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mening was rightPCB and franchise owners met this afternoon via teleconference. It was unanimously agreed to maintain status quo ref their Friday's position i.e. no payments should be made to Punjab government provision of security to visiting foreign players and teams since that is the responsibility of all government and state organs in any country, especially in Pakistan.
Franchises want PCB to start exploring possibilities of taking HBL PSL to UAE and even America where conditions and environmental are manifold better.
All participants called upon PCB Patron PCB, PM Shehbaz Sharif, to protect Pakistan's first homespun international brand from short-sighted bureaucratic meddling.
Franchises want PCB to start exploring possibilities of taking HBL PSL to UAE and even America where conditions and environmental are manifold better.
All participants called upon PCB Patron PCB, PM Shehbaz Sharif, to protect Pakistan's first homespun international brand from short-sighted bureaucratic meddling.
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Drama over.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good news: CM Punjab Mohsin Naqvi Saheb has been kind enough to agree to share cost of lighting routes during PSL matches in Lahore. HBl PSL8 matches in Lahore and Pindi shall continue as scheduled.</p>— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) <a href="https://twitter.com/najamsethi/status/1629848266023088128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2023</a></blockquote>
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All this fuss over lighting on the routes to the matches? Where are they playing these games?
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The lights, generators and fuel alone are worth Rs 300 million.
I think it was partly a threat from the franchises to get the response they wanted. However it wouldn't surprise me that if this sort of drama continues in future, then the franchises may want to move it back to UAE.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has thanked the Punjab government for agreeing to share costs of lighting routes for the Lahore-leg matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2023 on a one-off basis. As such, the nine matches at the headquarters of cricket in Pakistan, including the four play-offs, will now proceed as per the previously announced schedule.
Chair of the PCB Management Committee, Mr Najam Sethi: “I am grateful to the Chief Minister Mr Mohsin Naqvi for accepting and understanding the PCB and PSL franchisees’ position and agreeing to share route lighting costs, which means that the Lahore-leg matches of the HBL PSL 8 will now proceed in full steam.
“It gives me immense satisfaction that the passionate and die-hard cricket fans of Lahore will now be able to see in action modern day’s best T20 cricketers and enjoy them battle out for the prestigious Supernova Trophy. Following matches played in Karachi and Multan, the league has already set the tone for thrilling and exciting matches ahead, and I am confident that more entertaining and nail-biting games will be played over the coming days.
“I am also thankful to the franchise owners for their overwhelming and unconditional support to the PCB throughout this process. We remain committed to working with the local governments and sharing with them ideas and suggestions on how they can utilise the HBL PSL more strategically to generate revenues, like any other major sport extravaganza.”
Below is the schedule of matches in Lahore (matches will start at 7pm):
27 Feb - Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium
2 Mar - Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium
4 Mar - Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium
12 Mar - Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium
15 Mar - Qualifier (1 v 2), Gaddafi Stadium
16 Mar - Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), Gaddafi Stadium
17 Mar - Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1), Gaddafi Stadium
19 Mar – Final, Gaddafi Stadium
Chair of the PCB Management Committee, Mr Najam Sethi: “I am grateful to the Chief Minister Mr Mohsin Naqvi for accepting and understanding the PCB and PSL franchisees’ position and agreeing to share route lighting costs, which means that the Lahore-leg matches of the HBL PSL 8 will now proceed in full steam.
“It gives me immense satisfaction that the passionate and die-hard cricket fans of Lahore will now be able to see in action modern day’s best T20 cricketers and enjoy them battle out for the prestigious Supernova Trophy. Following matches played in Karachi and Multan, the league has already set the tone for thrilling and exciting matches ahead, and I am confident that more entertaining and nail-biting games will be played over the coming days.
“I am also thankful to the franchise owners for their overwhelming and unconditional support to the PCB throughout this process. We remain committed to working with the local governments and sharing with them ideas and suggestions on how they can utilise the HBL PSL more strategically to generate revenues, like any other major sport extravaganza.”
Below is the schedule of matches in Lahore (matches will start at 7pm):
27 Feb - Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium
2 Mar - Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium
4 Mar - Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium
12 Mar - Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium
15 Mar - Qualifier (1 v 2), Gaddafi Stadium
16 Mar - Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), Gaddafi Stadium
17 Mar - Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1), Gaddafi Stadium
19 Mar – Final, Gaddafi Stadium
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People don't understand the 4D chess Sethi sahab is playing.
Best problems are the one you create. Only you can solve them easily and take entire credit.
Watch how chairman "solves" this logjam at last minute with his brilliance problem solving skills (i.e. call everyone important he knows).
Job done.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you PCB Patron PM <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMShehbaz</a> for facilitating settlement with Punjab Govt on HBL PSL8 security issue!</p>— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) <a href="https://twitter.com/najamsethi/status/1629881332158300162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Anyone missing Rambo, no wonder Justice Cooke judged them rightly s decade ago " Clowns work in PCB"
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Pardon me but where are they putting up these lights? Unless Gaddafi Stadium is at somewhere out in the hinterlands this doesn't make sense
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What are the IPL security costs? Does the BCCI pay them, the IPL franchises, do they divide the costs between them, does the Indian government cover it?
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Gaddafi stadium is in the middle of city. But excessive lights are put on the routes due to security reasons.
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Apparently the PCB agreed to contribute a total of Rs 150 crores from their end along with a commitment to purchase the security lights, cameras, generators involved in order to reduce the costs in the future.
Dangerous precedent set for future seasons, now the Sindh govt will demand to be compensated as well.
Dangerous precedent set for future seasons, now the Sindh govt will demand to be compensated as well.
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Is that feasible? The franchises have big expenses ie travelling, lodging, dining, paying mentors, coaches, marketing, promotion and this doesn't include the big franchise fees that they have to pay to the PCB every year.
The league in order to thrive needs a big broadcast deal to compete with the South African T20 league, Big Bash, UAE T20 league and to accommodate two new franchises
Work alongside ECB. They would jump at the chance providing it didn't clash with the T20 Blast or The Hundred.
They might have to share some of the revenue, but I'm sure more sponsors will come on board too.
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Pretty interesting. But I reckon those stadiums will charge absurdly high rent prices. Might not be even worth it.
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In the end the Father of PSL rescued the league and saved the Lahore, Rawalpindi leg of the league.
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That is his job.
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Well scripted.
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Credit goes to Najem Sethi and Shebaz Shareef.
Stupid stuff by this care taker govt especially when Pakistan looks to host Asia Cup.
Stupid stuff by this care taker govt especially when Pakistan looks to host Asia Cup.
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As per media report - some background activity on this:
PCB will pay PKR100m to Punjab's caretaker government to host PSL 8 matches in Lahore and Rawalpindi.
Initially, Punjab government asked PKR900m from PCB in return of arrangements for PSL 8 matches in the province. PCB refused to do this.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister, also the patron of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shehbaz Sharif intervened in the matter
PCB will pay PKR100m to Punjab's caretaker government to host PSL 8 matches in Lahore and Rawalpindi.
Initially, Punjab government asked PKR900m from PCB in return of arrangements for PSL 8 matches in the province. PCB refused to do this.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister, also the patron of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shehbaz Sharif intervened in the matter
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Franchisee pays the local association and they pay the government.
Back in 2010 KKR paid the cricket association of Bengal 3.5cr to host 7 matches. It included stadium rent and security.
Mumbai matches are even more costly in terms of security.
https://www.firstpost.com/sports/pa...ng-ipl-bcci-tells-high-court-1346169.html/amp
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Not just roads brother. For pindi matches, they use 2 parking grounds, a large public park, 1-2km of security checks, control rooms, cctv, generators to power stadium and entrances etc. Hundreds of light towers are used to light up security cordon & other places in use.
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Danish Kaneria on this topic
"You claim that it is the No. 1 league in the world, but ruin its reputation by doing such things. If the PCB has spent a lot of money on the tournament, they should have also paid the government the money. This should not have been made public, as the reputation of the board is likely to take a hit. What kind of league is this? There is a new issue every year.
"I don't know how the PCB is going to make the PSL bigger. You will have to invest a lot more money to bring in top stars. However, things are not going well for Pakistan cricket or the PSL."
"You claim that it is the No. 1 league in the world, but ruin its reputation by doing such things. If the PCB has spent a lot of money on the tournament, they should have also paid the government the money. This should not have been made public, as the reputation of the board is likely to take a hit. What kind of league is this? There is a new issue every year.
"I don't know how the PCB is going to make the PSL bigger. You will have to invest a lot more money to bring in top stars. However, things are not going well for Pakistan cricket or the PSL."
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There is a world of a difference in being asked to pay Rs 3.5 crores vs 40-50 crores in the name of security
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40-50cr PKR is 15cr INR. And this 3.5cr was 13 years back. Still 15cr is a bit exorbitant.
What i don't understand is the need to buy or rent lights every time.
But owning and running a sports team is costly business.
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Imran Khan's arrest (if it happens) could trigger a new crisis.
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3510 unsold tickets for the Pindi match today on a Sunday featuring the Islamabad United team. Absolutely unacceptable. Is this what Najam Sethi fought with the punjab govt for only for the Pindites not turning up on a weekend to support their home team? Shameful
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Another possible disruption:
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will hold a "historic" rally in Lahore on Wednesday, which will be attended by party chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will hold a "historic" rally in Lahore on Wednesday, which will be attended by party chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan.
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No games in Lahore scheduled right now. All games are in Pindi at the moment.
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Roads jampacked in Lahore
Teams late for practice
This is not good with whats happening in Zaman Park.
Teams late for practice
This is not good with whats happening in Zaman Park.
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Practice cancelled for both teams, Lq and Ms
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Can these teams not afford a private jet?
They're struggling to get from the hotel to the ground I guess.
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Absolute chaos in Pakistan right now. Could the establishment not have waited for the PSL to be over with before doing whatever they wanted too?
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They tried to put on a brave face but then realized it would be stupid to drive through the streets and made the right decision
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Am hearing reports the remainder of the tournament is at risk because of the political situation in the country. Screw the establishment and this current government.
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If you see what Lahore was reduced to by the sheer incompetence of the local admin, PDM and their cronies, you would be ashamed of this country.
PSL is our premier product. It's future is at stake.
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I mean, could they not have waited one more week?
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Police operation in Lahore to arrest Imran Khan will continue all night.
The forces have moved back for change of troops with fresh deployment.
Pakistan Rangers deployed on the streets of Lahore, for the next 10 days.
The forces have moved back for change of troops with fresh deployment.
Pakistan Rangers deployed on the streets of Lahore, for the next 10 days.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/MohsinnaqviC42?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MohsinnaqviC42</a> HBLPSL8 multi million dollar Final on 19 March will be played before 25k people at Gadafi Stadium & 100 m across the globe. This is Pakistan’s finest showcase. Punjab govt must ensure failsafe security & smooth traffic flow to facilitate peoples access to stadium.</p>— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) <a href="https://twitter.com/najamsethi/status/1635555788906274816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Don't think any Pakistanis would show up there. Most of them have given up on Pakistan & turned into kind of anti-Pakistan. They would boycott just because it may benefit Pakistan's govt.
Canada, South Africa & Hong kong are better options.
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When will this clown close his mouth?
Enough antics and showmanship! Move the match to Karachi!
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