{"id":8132,"date":"2025-11-13T15:15:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T15:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=8132"},"modified":"2025-11-13T15:15:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T15:15:48","slug":"pakistans-field-marshal-personally-intervened-to-convince-sri-lankas-defense-leadership-to-continue-tour-says-interior-minister-mohsin-naqvi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=8132","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan\u2019s Field Marshal Personally Intervened to Convince Sri Lanka\u2019s Defense Leadership to Continue Tour, Says Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Islamabad, November 13, 2025:<\/strong><br>Federal Interior Minister <strong>Mohsin Naqvi<\/strong> revealed that Pakistan\u2019s <strong>Field Marshal personally contacted Sri Lanka\u2019s Defense Minister and Secretary<\/strong> to resolve their concerns and ensure that the Sri Lankan cricket team continued its Pakistan tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking to the media at Parliament, Naqvi said that after reports of the Sri Lankan team\u2019s possible return home, the government took immediate steps to address all their reservations. \u201cThe Sri Lankan players had genuine concerns regarding security. We held extensive discussions and gave them full assurances of their safety,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Interior Minister, Pakistan\u2019s <strong>Field Marshal directly reached out to Sri Lanka\u2019s top defense officials<\/strong>, explaining the comprehensive security measures put in place by Pakistan\u2019s law enforcement and military institutions. \u201cHe personally convinced them that the Pakistan Army, Rangers, and police had complete control over the situation,\u201d Naqvi added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further stated that following the assurances, <strong>the Sri Lankan President himself spoke to his team<\/strong>, encouraging them to continue their participation. \u201cThe Sri Lankan team members are our state guests,\u201d Naqvi emphasized. \u201cThey are being provided the highest level of security and official protocol, equivalent to that given to visiting heads of state.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minister reiterated that Pakistan is committed to maintaining its reputation as a safe and reliable host for international sports events. \u201cWe are proud that our security institutions acted swiftly and professionally,\u201d he said, noting that the successful continuation of the Sri Lankan tour reflects the international community\u2019s growing confidence in Pakistan\u2019s security capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He concluded by saying that the collaboration between Pakistan\u2019s civilian and military leadership played a key role in managing the situation. \u201cIt was a team effort \u2014 from the Prime Minister\u2019s Office to the security forces on the ground \u2014 ensuring that sports diplomacy continues without disruption.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad, November 13, 2025:Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi revealed that Pakistan\u2019s Field Marshal personally contacted Sri Lanka\u2019s Defense Minister and Secretary to resolve their concerns and ensure that the Sri Lankan cricket team continued its Pakistan tour. 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