Chief Minister Khyber PK Ameer Haider Khan Hoti Tuesday vowed to bring Pakistan-Bangladesh cricket Test match to the province, saying the government would ensure all appropriate measures for the security of both the teams.
Talking to media at a cash awarding ceremony to the 15-member Khyber PK contingent that won 21 medals in the 4th Inter-School & College Games in Lahore recently, the Chief Minister vowed to bring international cricket events back to Peshawar.
He said he would take up the case with the PCB to include Peshawar as a venue in the overall itinerary of the visiting Bangladesh team. He said foolproof security measures for the visiting Pakistani and Bangladeshi teams would be ensured.
“Such things would bring us good name certainly,” the Chief Minister added. He said after successful holding of the 31st National Games in the provincial capital, the Khyber PK Olympic Association with the support of all the affiliated units and Directorate of Sports organised many national events across the province including Peshawar.
