Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday urged the Indian government to provide foolproof security to the cricket team amid terror threats during the ICC World Cup 2023.
The demand came during a press briefing at the Foreign Office in the federal capital today when Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch was asked to comment on visa delays for Pakistani fans, journalists, and media reports regarding terror threats.
The Indian government hasn’t granted visas to media persons even though they had applied for it much before the mega tournament.
“The host country should protect our cricket team in the ICC World Cup 2023,” she said, adding that it is the responsibility of the Indian government to create a favourable environment.
Baloch stated that they are in touch with Indian authorities and hoped that the visas would be issued soon.
The FO spokesperson warned New Delhi against mixing politics with sports
“As the host, India should not hinder Pakistani fans from watching the World Cup.”
