PESHAWAR – Complete hush prevailed over Peshawar’s busiest commercial centers and government offices which was only broken by the cheers of cricket lovers when the Pakistani team took Indian wickets at regular interval.
Busy roads, covering which normally takes hours, were empty as Peshawarites were either in their homes to watch the match or were enjoying the match on the big screen displayed at Qayum Stadium. Provincial Sports Minister Syed Ail Shah was also among the hundreds of cricket fans fully involved in the match.
The city which has always been a target of terrorism and militancy was giving a totally different look as everyone stood side-by-side to support their team. Tight security measures were also taken to avoid any mishap on the occasion. Spectators cheered their team in the ‘do or die’ match with the archrival India.
The attendance was almost none right from the morning. Government servants did not mind coming for the half-day that was on today. Commercial centers were also closed down while some hotels and restaurant arranged mega screens for the cricket match.
The intra-city and inter-cities transport services were also at a stand-still and those on the roads faced difficulties in finding rides to their destinations.
