Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry implied on Tuesday that the withdrawal of England and New Zealand teams from cricket series in Pakistan was a result of saying “absolutely not” by Prime Minister Imran Khan to the United States. In the press briefing after cabinet meeting, chaired by the prime minister today, the information minister said that Pakistan was paying the price of saying “absolutely not” to the US, saying nations have to pay such kind of prices if they want to hold their head high, adding that this was in fact a small price to pay and proud nations keep paying such prices. PM Imran orders authorities to reveal facts behind tour cancellationsMeanwhile, Prime Minister Imran has decided to convene a meeting of all concerned authorities on the issue of withdrawal of England and New Zealand cricket teams from Pakistan tour. According to Express News, the prime minister will also meet the squad of national T20 cricket team on Wednesday. The premier, according to the report, has directed senior ministers of his cabinet including Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry and Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid to make public 'facts' behind the abrupt cancellations of England and New Zealand cricket teams' tours.

Source: The Express Tribune September 21, 2021 13:41 UTC