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The Professional Squash Association (PSA) on Thursday lifted a ban imposed on Pakistan from hosting international events, confirming that two PSA World Tours would be played in the country in December.
The ban was imposed in February this year; PSA cited security concerns as the reason for its implementation.
"The decision to impose the ban on Pakistan was made after extensive consultation with sports risk [management departments] in relation to security concerns but [the] PSA is now satisfied that there are no immediate security concerns [in Pakistan]," reads the PSA press release.
In December, Pakistan will host a men’s tournament and a women’s event in Islamabad.
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Aug 31, 2017 03:19pm
Good for the game and good for the country. But, certainly a daunting task for Pakistan, to provide safety and security for all. With the kind of situation prevailing there, only time will tell how many players of repute and standing will agree to participate.
Raja Mohanty, Rourkela, Odisha, India
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Aug 31, 2017 04:19pm
@Raja Mohanty It is more of a perception than reality. Foreign players tour here but do not get much media coverage such as American wrestlers, European footballers, American/British Squash players. Your media in India is also portraying Pakistan in its own twisted views unfortunately. Majority of Indians when visiting Pakistan have a pleasurable experience.
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Aug 31, 2017 04:27pm
@Raja Mohanty Security situation in the country has improved phenomenally. So this is the obvious result that many international sports events, including cricket, are planned for current year. Of course, the security agencies have to remain very vigilant.
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Aug 31, 2017 05:49pm
Very positive news. Great,
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Sep 01, 2017 02:52pm
Welcome to the club.
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