Punjab shifts school timings for upcoming PSL matches in Lahore

The 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) is just around the corner, and authorities in Punjab have begun taking measures to prevent unnecessary hardships for citizens due to security concerns by announcing changes in school timings.

The Education Department in Punjab issued a notification on Friday, directing schools located near the Qaddafi stadium would open from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. 

It added that the timing would remain the same from March 28 to April 21 due to matches. 

It added that this order would be effective in areas around the stadium, including Shadman, Canal Road, upper Maal, Zahoor Ilahi Road, Gulburg, Modal Town, Ichhra, Jail Road, and Ferozpur. 

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PSL matches scheduled to take place in Lahore will commence in the evening at 7:00 pm.

In addition, practice matches for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier will begin Friday (today) in Lahore.

The final match of the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier round in Lahore will be held on April 19. 

However, tickets for the PSL 10th edition were being sold officially from Thursday (yesterday), marking the start of the highly anticipated cricket tournament.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced both online and onsite purchasing options for fans nationwide the day before.

The six teams in the event will compete in 34 matches from April 11 to May 18. At least 13 of these matches, including the final and two eliminators, will take place at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.