ISLAMABAD: Enhanced security for visiting cricket teams has been put in place as the federal government deployed personnel from the Pakistan Army and Rangers to protect the Sri Lankan and England cricket teams during their visit to Pakistan.
Following approval by the federal cabinet, a formal notification was issued authorising the deployment of Army and Rangers personnel for the security and protection of the visiting teams.
Enhanced Security for Visiting Cricket Teams Under Special Arrangements
According to the notification, Army and Rangers personnel will perform security and protection duties for the foreign teams throughout their stay in Pakistan.
Sources said the deployment was made following requests from the Punjab Home Department and the Chief Commissioner Islamabad. Additional security arrangements have been made at important locations, along the teams’ routes and at venues associated with their activities.
The notification stated that the deployment of Army personnel was made under Article 245 of the Constitution, while Rangers personnel were assigned security responsibilities under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997.
The additional deployment is aimed at providing a secure environment for players, team officials and support staff during their visit.
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Relevant security and law-enforcement agencies have also been directed to coordinate arrangements and ensure the safe movement of the visiting teams between their hotels, training venues and match locations.
The government has taken the measures as part of broader arrangements to ensure the safety of international cricket teams and facilitate the smooth conduct of scheduled cricket activities.
Security personnel will remain deployed during the teams’ movements and official engagements, with authorities maintaining close coordination throughout their stay
