Demonstration Alert: Karachi (Pakistan), Heightened Security Due To Large Sporting Event Until March 7
Event: The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (February 20 - March 7, 2021)
The sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) will be held from February 20 to March 7 in Karachi at National Stadium. There will be heightened security arrangements made by police involving large inner-city deployments and pop-up road closures. Routes surrounding National Stadium are expected to be completely cordoned off.
Demonstrations, political rallies, sporting events, or large religious gatherings intended to be peaceful could possibly escalate into violence. U.S. citizens should avoid areas where large crowds of any kind gather. U.S. Embassy and Consulate personnel are routinely instructed to avoid areas of any demonstration. During demonstrations or periods of civil unrest, the Pakistani government has in the past disabled cellular telephone and internet services, making it diffi
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.
PSL 2021: Traffic plan issued for Karachi matches
Sports
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
The league s matches will be played at the National Stadium Karachi from February 20 to March 7.
A special amended Traffic diversion plan has been prepared by the Karachi Traffic police.
In a bid to avoid any mishap or unwanted situation, the Karachi traffic police have requested people to follow the traffic plan.
The traffic plan for Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches has been issued by Karachi traffic police on Tuesday.
The sixth edition of the league, which will begin from February 20 to March 7, will be played at the National Stadium Karachi.
Karachi police issues revised traffic plan for Pak vs SA Test match
Web Desk
A file photo of a busy on road in Karachi.
Karachi Traffic Police has issued a new traffic plan for the city s residents ahead of the Test match against South Africa that starts Tuesday and has caused traffic congestions around the National Stadium due to blockages created for security to the touring team.
It is pertinent to mention here that out of the two-Test matches scheduled against South Africa, one will be played in Karachi, while the other in Rawalpindi.
During the Test match, several roads, leading to the stadium, will remain open for small traffic, according to the revised traffic plan issued on Saturday.