Pakistan was placed on alert raised following intelligence reports warning against a potential terrorist attack during the ICC 2025 champions trophy. The Pakistan Intelligence Bureau published the alert on Monday, warning the Security forces concerning the possible abduction of foreign guests attended by the event.
This alert is a blow for Pakistan, who worked to restore international cricket in the country. Pakistan was unable to organize international matches for more than a decade after the 2009 terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team. However, in recent years, the PCB has successfully organized series with the best teams.
Pakistan faces a terrorist threat during the ICC 2025 champions trophy
According to the latest reports, the Pakistan intelligence office warned against potential threats from extremist groups, including Tehrik-E-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Islamic State and Balutchistan organizations. These groups would have planned to remove foreign nationals participating in the ICC Champions trophy.
Pakistan is organizing an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years. India had already expressed its concerns about security in Pakistan and refused to play it. The ICC has agreed with a hybrid model where the matches of India will take place in Dubai. Meanwhile, security measures in Pakistan have been reinforced.
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