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CM reviews arrangements for PSL matches in Lahore    

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Cricket fans will be provided the best facilities inside and outside the stadium, he said adding that "we will ensure holding of matches in a peaceful and secure environment."

He said that a cultural shows would be arranged along the area from the parking lot to the stadium. He said that it was a matter of respect for Pakistan that international players are participating in the PSL matches in the country. The CM said that a traffic plan would be implemented strictly so that people did not face and problems during matches. He said commuters would be informed about the alternative routes to save them from any botheration.

The meeting also decided to run a bus shuttle service from the parking area to the stadium for the cricket fans. He said that food arrangements would be made for the staff, who would perform duties during the matches.

He said that events like PSL would promote soft image of Pakistan and restore activity at stadiums. He said lively people of Lahore wanted to see their favourite players in the ground. The additional chief secretary home briefed the meeting about security plan, made for the matches. The CTO Lahore briefed the CM about traffic plan during matches.

Punjab Sports Minister Taimour Khan, chief secretary, General Office Commanding 10 Division Major General Muhammad Aamer, IGP, spokesman for the CM Punjab Dr Shahbaz Gill, additional chief secretary home, CCPO Lahore, Commissioner Lahore, secretary information, secretary sports, and senior officers of military and civilian institutes attended the meeting.

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