There are Champions Trophy matches scheduled at three venues in Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. According to regulations, the flags of all participating countries must be displayed at match venues. Initially, however, the organizers in Pakistan did not hoist India’s flag. After a stern warning from the ICC, Pakistan was forced to put up the Indian flag. Although, notably, all of India’s matches are being held in Dubai. Pakistan first lost to New Zealand in Karachi and then to India in Dubai. After being knocked out of the tournament, controversies around Pakistan continue to escalate.
India defeated Pakistan in Dubai, and when Virat Kohli scored a century, celebrations even erupted among cricket fans in Pakistan. During a match at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, a cricket fan was seen waving the Indian flag — which triggered chaos. As soon as the incident came to notice, the security personnel escorted the fan out of the stadium. The video of the incident went viral on social media. Another video also went viral, showing a cricket fan being arrested for waving the Indian flag in the Pakistani stands.
During an Australia vs England match, by mistake, the Indian national anthem was played. At that moment, a fan waved the Indian flag. However, he had no idea that such an act would lead to his arrest.
What are former army officer R.K. Srivastava and Soumitra Roy saying about this disgraceful behavior of the Pakistani authorities? Let’s find out.
All in all, Pakistan’s behavior, constantly highlighted on social media, is severely damaging its international reputation.
How much lower will Pakistan stoop?
How many more disgraceful acts will they commit?
Is their opposition to India bringing them any real benefit?
Or is it simply further sinking Pakistan’s image on the global stage?
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