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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Strict security arrangements for QA Trophy final

Updated at: 1610 PST,  Friday, January 14, 2011
KARACHI: Due to tense situation in the city, security has been made high alert at the National Cricket Stadium and a heavy contingent of police has been posted at all its gates.The five-day final of the Quad-i-Azam Trophy is being played at the National Stadium from Thursday.This final is a historic match which is being focused by all cricket world but due to current situation in Karachi security has been alert in the stadium to avoid any unpleasant incident.Admission is free for the people to watch the match but the management has directed strict checking before allowing the spectators to go to the enclosures.ICC general manager Dave Richardson has come here specially to watch the final match.