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PM Shahbaz forms high-profile committee for Pakistan's World Cup participation

The high-profile committee will make important decisions regarding Pakistan's participation in the World Cup

PM Shahbaz forms high-profile committee for Pakistan's World Cup participation PHOTO: FILE

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has formed a high-profile committee regarding Pakistan's participation in the ODI World Cup 2023 to be held in India.The committee will be headed by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

According to the sources, the high-profile committee will make important decisions regarding Pakistan's participation in the World Cup. The committee includes federal ministers Rana Sanaullah, Azam Tarar, Ehsaan Mazari, Maryam Aurangzeb, Asad Mahmood, Amin ul Haq, Qamar Zaman Kaira, and Tariq Fatemi.

Other than these, the heads of national security institutions and the Foreign Secretary have also been included in the committee. According to sources, the committee will oversee all matters related to the World Cup in India, and the final decisions will be made based on the committee's recommendations.

The Prime Minister will be sent the approved recommendations for final approval. It is worth noting that the Pakistan Cricket Board has conditioned government approval for the national team's participation in the World Cup.

The ODI World Cup will begin in India on October 5th, and the Pakistan-India clash will take place in Ahmedabad on October 15th.