RAWALPINDI – The Metro Bus Service in Rawalpindi will remain closed during the movement of cricket teams for the upcoming Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe T20 Tri-Series.
According to Metrobus officials, the service will be temporarily suspended as per the directions of the district administration. The closure aims to ensure smooth security arrangements during team movements.
During match days, Rehmanabad, Khatm-e-Nabuwat, and Faizabad stations will remain closed, while the rest of the metro stations will operate as usual.
The Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe T20 Triangular Series will be held in Rawalpindi and Lahore from November 17 to 29.
Tri-Series T20I Schedule: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe
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17 November: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
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19 November: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
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22 November: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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23 November: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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25 November: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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27 November: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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29 November: Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
On the other hand, Pakistan Railways has installed its first AI-based security system at Rawalpindi Railway Station, officials said. Federal Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi opened the new “Safe and Smart” system.
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More than 180 cameras will monitor the station 24 hours a day. Cameras will cover parking areas, ticket queues, platforms and other spots across the station. The system uses facial recognition and links data to a central database.
System manager Mohammad Ali said the database will give railway authorities stronger tools to make fast decisions. He added that the system can trace a passenger from the parking area to the train by matching number-plate data and facial images.
The AI system will also help stop sabotage attempts. It can detect suspicious faces from the fed data, create blacklists and send alerts if a criminal or a suspected terrorist appears at the station.
Railway officials say the new system will make Rawalpindi station safer and improve security monitoring across every corner of the premises.
