Karachi police on Friday said they had prepared a comprehensive foolproof security and traffic plan in connection with the PSL-6 matches scheduled to commence on February 20. AP/File
KARACHI: Karachi police on Friday said they had prepared a comprehensive foolproof security and traffic plan in connection with the PSL-6 matches scheduled to commence on February 20 (today) and continue till March 7 in the city.
The plan was devised in a meeting presided over by Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon and attended by relevant stakeholders.
“Overall more than 5,000 personnel of Karachi police will perform security duty during the PSL-6,” according to a police statement.
University Road and Sir Shah Muhammad Suleman Road will not be blocked during the Pakistan Super League cricket tournament matches at the National Stadium, home department and traffic police.
Karachi traffic police issues diversion plan for HBL PSL
Road closures ahead of matches cause inconvenience to citizens
Long queues of vehicles formed on main arteries of Karachi on Tuesday as roads in the vicinity of the National Stadium were blocked ahead of Pakistan Super League VI matches. PHOTO: PPI
KARACHI:
The traffic police issued a diversion plan ahead of Pakistan Super League VI matches - scheduled to take place from February 20 to March 7 in Karachi. However, on Monday night, the relevant authorities went ahead with closing roads, causing inconvenience to citizens.
According to a notification issued by the traffic police, the road connecting Liaquatabad to Hassan Square flyover and the stretch of Sir Shah Muhammad Sulaiman Road between the turning nearby the Expo Centre and the National Stadium will be closed for traffic and commuters will have to take a detour to University Road to reach their destinations.