CM DIRECTS TO UNDERTAKE FOOLPROOF SECURITY AND EXCELLENT ARRANGEMENTS TO HOLD PSL-9

LAHORE, : Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has directed to undertaker excellent arrangements to ensure foolproof security for PSL-9 and for the facilitation of cricket lovers. CM presided over a special meeting with regard to undertaking security and other arrangements to hold PSL-9. Mohsin Naqvi directed to implement the formulated security plan in its true spirit for the cricket matches to be played in Rawalpindi, Multan and Lahore. It was informed during the briefing that more than 16 thousand police personnel will perform their security duties during the PSL matches. A security plan for the matches to be played in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan has been chalked out. The matches of PSL-9 are going to be launched from 17th February. CM directed to carry out effective management to maintain traffic flow during the matches adding that the traffic closure time should be minimized keeping in view facilitation of the people. Mohsin Naqvi directed to timely impart awareness to the citizens about the alternate routes through the media adding that the concerned institutions and departments by keeping a close liaison should diligently perform their duties. The arrangements should match with the significance of holding a big tournament like PSL. The cricket lovers should be provided a peaceful and secure environment to watch cricket matches. Chief Secretary, IG Police, Secretary (Home), Secretary C&W, Commissioner Lahore, CCPO, COO PCB, Deputy Commissioner, DIG Operations, CTO and concerned officials attended the meeting. Commissioners of Rawalpindi and Multan, RPOs, CPOs, Deputy Commissioners participated in the meeting via video link.