Interior Minister Moshin Naqvi meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo:X
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has allowed spectators to attend the 11 playoff matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).
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However, he added that this came with an important condition from the Prime Minister that supporters be strongly encouraged to use public transport or minimize their fuel consumption when attending matches, in line with the government’s austerity measures.
I have just met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and I am happy to inform you that we have also got his approval for public participation in the three PSL playoff matches.
However, this comes with an important condition from him that fans are strongly encouraged to… pic.twitter.com/SXtyhrIBpF
–Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) April 27, 2026
Naqvi added that Prime Minister Shehbaz conveyed his best wishes to the four teams participating in the playoffs. “I am looking forward to an exciting and entertaining cricket match,” he said.
The decision came two days after Prime Minister Shehbaz allowed spectators to attend the HBL PSL 11 final at the stadium, following a request from franchise owners.
Read: PSL to begin without spectators, matches limited to Karachi and Lahore
Last month, Naqvi announced that the PSL would be held without spectators amid government austerity measures due to the current regional situation which has impacted fuel supplies. It further restricted matches to Lahore and Karachi to minimize travel in view of the energy crisis. The PCB chief also canceled the opening ceremony.
The federal and provincial governments have since introduced a series of austerity measures, including additional weekly leave, cuts to free fuel allowances for ministers, limits on protocol vehicles and proposals for subsidized fuel for students.
