APP
Commissioner Lahore Numan Yousaf on Thursday visited Gaddafi Stadium to review municipal, traffic and security arrangements for the upcoming tri-nation cricket series featuring Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, scheduled from October 25 to 31.
Deputy Commissioner Lahore Captain (retd) Ali Ejaz, Chief Traffic Officer Abdul Rahim Shirazi and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials accompanied the commissioner during the visit.
During the briefing, it was informed that four One-Day International (ODI) matches are scheduled to be held in Lahore from October 25 to 31, 2026. Teams from England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are participating in the tri-nation series. Round-the-clock monitoring will be carried out through Safe City and other special cameras.
Commissioner Lahore Numan Yousaf reviewed cleanliness arrangements outside the stadium, the queue management system and vehicular movement. During the visit, he also conducted a detailed review of municipal and security arrangements and measures.
The Commissioner said that Lahore is going to host four matches of the tri-nation series and an international cricket event is set to begin in Pakistan. He said the district administration and police are in complete coordination with the PCB and all possible assistance and arrangements are being ensured. The Commissioner Lahore directed the district administration and police to establish control rooms for live monitoring. Focal persons from all administrative departments will be stationed in the control room to ensure seamless coordination.
He directed that the best possible parking arrangements be made for cricket fans and that administrative measures be finalized in accordance with security protocols and SOPs. He also directed that LWMC sanitation workers remain available at all times and food teams also be deployed.