LAHORE: Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court took notice of traffic jams during PSL matches and holidays announced at the FC College due to the cricket tournament.

The judge summoned details of traffic plan from the chief traffic officer and the capital city police officer over traffic jam during Pakistan Super League matches in the provincial metropolis.

He warned if a comprehensive traffic plan was not presented by the police, a stay order could be issued against the PSL matches.

Justice Karim noted with regret that the whole city was closed down during matches causing problems to commuters.

The judge remarked that generators were being used to light floodlights in the stadium and on roads during matches, which emitted toxic gases and particles in the air.

When asked, Barrister Niazi confirmed to the court that the FC College had been closed due to the matches.

The judge also summoned details of educational institutions closed due to the matches and adjourned hearing till March 13.

Published in Dawn, March 7th, 2020