FIFA World Cup 2022: Pakistan to send troops to Qatar for security

Updated : Aug 31, 2022 11:52
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PTI

Pakistan along with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Turkey will provide security at FIFA World Cup in Qatar. 

The Pakistani cabinet has approved a draft agreement allowing the government to send troops for security for football's marquee event. 

The agreement aims to define the obligation of the two parties, the specific specialisations and the number of security personnel sent by Pakistan to participate in the security and safety operations.

Also read: Football makes an emotional return to war-torn Ukraine

Earlier this year, NATO confirmed that it would provide security during the event. While Turkey had trained Qatari security personnel ahead of the football's biggest extravaganza. The Turkish authorities will also send 3,250 security officers to Qatar for the competition. 

FIFA World Cup is set to begin on 20th November while the final will be played on 18th December. 

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