Football: Pakistan to host Palestinians

Pakistan Football Federation secretary says visit followed Pakistan's tour to Palestine last year.

KARACHI: Pakistan will host two friendly matches against Palestinian footballers in hopes of reviving international sport in the country, an official said Saturday.

Pakistan Football Federation secretary Ahmed Lodhi said: “We are delighted to host Palestine for two friendly matches between October 14-18 and hope that the tour will send a good message to the world that our country is safe for international sports.”

Lodhi said the visit followed a Palestinian tour last year involving two matches against a Pakistan Under-22 team.

“It is a good sign that teams have found Pakistan a safe place and we look forward to hosting more teams in the future,” said Lodhi.