Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reviews World Cup 2023 in India
The Pakistani government has made a public announcement about the World Cup 2023 in India, which is to be held under the International Cricket Council (ICC). This is the first time the Pakistani government has spoken out on the matter, which has been a long-standing issue and has even prevented the ICC from publishing the tournament’s schedule.
Pakistan Government Approval for Participation in World Cup Necessary
The ICC has issued a draft schedule to all participating nations, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to the ICC to emphasize that they cannot unilaterally approve the fixture list and that the decision must be made by the Pakistani government.
Invitation from Indian Prime Minister to Pakistani Prime Minister for SCO Meeting
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, a spokesperson for the Pakistani Ministry, has reported that they have received an official invitation from the Indian Prime Minister to the Pakistani Prime Minister for a virtual meeting of the heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which is due to take place on 4th July.
Conclusion
The Pakistani government’s review of the World Cup 2023 in India is a major step forward in the resolution of the matter. The ICC has issued a draft schedule to all participating nations, but the final decision on participation lies with the Pakistani government. Furthermore, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received an invitation from the Indian Prime Minister to the Pakistani Prime Minister for a virtual meeting of the heads of state of the SCO.