In an effort to resolve the visa issuance delay confronted by Pakistani followers and journalists attending the continuing ICC World Cup in India, PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf held discussions with Overseas Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressed its disappointment relating to the uncertainty surrounding Indian visas for these people and urged the Overseas Secretary to have interaction with the Indian Dwelling Ministry and Pakistan Excessive Fee in New Delhi to expedite the method.
The PCB underscored the persistent challenges confronted by Pakistani journalists and followers in acquiring Indian visas, stating, “Within the meantime, PCB has once more reminded ICC and BCCI of their respective obligations and phrases and situations stipulated within the Host settlement to ensure visas for followers and journalists of collaborating groups.”
Organized by the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) and hosted by the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI), the World Cup has attracted roughly 60 journalists wanting to cowl the occasion. Pakistan has already competed of their opening match towards the Netherlands on October 6 and is about to face Sri Lanka on Tuesday (October 10). The extremely anticipated Pakistan-India conflict is scheduled for October 14 in Ahmedabad.
The visa purposes for Pakistani journalists fall below India’s prior reference class (PRC), requiring analysis by the house, exterior affairs, and sports activities ministries. This has contributed to the delay in visa issuance.
Efforts are ongoing to make sure a swift decision to the visa problem, permitting Pakistani followers and journalists to take part totally on this prestigious cricketing occasion.
Pakistan Full Fixture Checklist World Cup 2023
FIXTURE | DATE | VENUE |
Pakistan vs Netherlands | October 6 | Hyderabad |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | October 10 | Hyderabad |
Pakistan vs India | October 14 | Ahmedabad |
Pakistan vs Australia | October 20 | Bengaluru |
Pakistan vs Afghanistan | October 23 | Chennai |
Pakistan vs South Africa | October 27 | Chennai |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh | October 31 | Kolkata |
Pakistan vs New Zealand | November 4 | Bengaluru |
Pakistan vs England | November 11 | Kolkata |
(With Inputs From PTI)