Mohsin Naqvi Extends Champions Trophy Invitation to Indian Fans
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
In a significant announcement ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has revealed plans to roll out special arrangements to welcome fans of the Indian cricket team from all over the world.
Speaking at a gathering with Sikh pilgrims in the United States, Mohsin Naqvi extended a warm invitation for them to attend the high-stakes tournament, assuring expedited visa processes for ease of travel.
Naqvi promised that visas would be issued within 30 minutes for those eager to catch the action live in Pakistan. Naqvi announced that the government has made the visa process easier for Sikhs by making it online while adding that holders of American, Canadian, and UK passports can apply online without any fees.
“You’re more than welcome to come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy,” he stated, also noting that a special ticket quota is being reserved for the much-anticipated India-Pakistan showdown.
Emphasising Pakistan’s commitment to hosting an enjoyable event, Naqvi confirmed that thorough preparations are underway to make the Champions Trophy experience seamless and memorable for international fans.
Despite the ongoing preparations for the tournament, India’s participation is still up in the air. PCB and all other relevant parties involved are doing everything in their power to convince the neighbors to attend the event in Pakistan instead of opting for a neutral venue as before. Naqvi’s announcement is likely another demarche as he looks to woo the public and force India’s hand.
The competition is slated to take place from February 19th to March 9th next year.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2024/11/02/mohsin-naqvi-extends-champions-trophy-invitation-to-indian-fans/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
