PCB Chief confirms Pakistan Super League to continue despite a terrorist attack in Karachi

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi has confirmed that the ongoing season of Pakistan Super League will continue to go as planned, despite the terrorist attack in Karachi on February 17th. Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators played against each other at the Karachi National Stadium on February 18.

The terrorist attack was done by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. The terrorists launched an attack at the Karachi Police office near one of the city’s main thoroughfares, Shara-e-Faisal, on Friday evening. All three terrorists were killed after a three-hour-long combat.

The players from the Quetta franchise were practicing in the Karachi stadium at the time of the attack. They also arrived late at their hotel. However, PCB was confident about the security provided to the teams.

“The HBL PSL 8 will continue as planned after it has been established and confirmed that Friday’s incident was an isolated one, which was unrelated to cricket. We have been working very closely with all stakeholders, including the local and foreign security experts, who have provided assurances and comfort that the event can proceed as there was no threat to cricket,” said Sethi in a statement.

Presidential-level security has been provided to the teams – PCB Chief

“The PCB takes the safety and security of all those involved in the HBL PSL 8 very seriously. To ensure no stone is left unturned, Presidential-level security has been provided to the teams and officials. These unprecedented arrangements are similar to what were in place for international matches that have been highly praised and appreciated by the visiting teams and officials.” the PCB chief added.

“The PCB remains committed to providing complete safety and security to all the participants and, as always, will continue to work very closely with the security experts and law enforcing agencies to ensure the players and officials are comfortable and being well looked after so that they can enjoy their stay in Pakistan and continue to entertain the fans and followers with their cricketing skills and talent,” he concluded.