Strict Security Measures Advised for Foreign Players and Production Crew for PSL

The Police Chiefs of Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan divisions have been instructed to ensure strict security for the upcoming season. The Punjab Home Department has asked to arrange tier wise deployment of security and bomb disposable squad for the players and foreign officials.

The eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be starting from 13th February to 19th March in Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi in which local and international players along with their supporting staff will participate.

All the match officials and participating teams have been given the status of state guests while the foreign delegations, crew and commentators will be considered VIPs.

The Police has been advised to provide top level security to all the players and foreign guests. Special security will also be ensured for their movement between airports, stadium and hotels. Intelligence agencies, Rangers and army will work in collaboration with police to make sure smooth transition.

All the vehicles entering the three cities including Rawalpindi, Lahore and Multan will have to go through strict checking.