FO concerned over anti

Islamabad has condemned the unruly conduct of certain group of spectators during the Pakistan-Afghanistan World Cup cricket match.

“The flying of anti-Pakistan banners, unruly conduct of certain group of spectators toward Pakistan team players, and scuffles during the Pakistan-Afghanistan World Cup cricket match are a matter of deep concern,” said a foreign office statement issued on Sunday.

Pakistan and Afghanistan fans clashed on Saturday in Leeds during the cricket match and a certain faction of Afghanistan supporters clashed with Pakistan fans and security officials and hurled abuses — both inside and outside the stadium.

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The official statement slammed the use of sports venues for such malicious propaganda and called for all relevant authorities including sports and law enforcement to thoroughly probe the matter and take the culprits to the task.

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The matter is also being taken up through diplomatic channels, it added.

According to the reports Afghanistan fans also harassed a Pakistani journalist outside the stadium, although he remained safe during the incident.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said it will take action against any fans involved in 'scuffles' before the Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and Afghanistan.