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The ICC have announced that the Women's World Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to take part in Lahore from 19-25 November, have been postoned following recent events there & a subsequent security assessment. The PCB aren't exactly happy with the decision - PCB Chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf insisted that Pakistan would have been able to hold the tournament safely & on schedule:

“We have advised the ICC we feel the event could have been staged as scheduled in two weeks’ time in a safe and secure environment. We remain more than capable of – and committed to – hosting international cricket and we look forward to welcoming teams to Pakistan in the future.”

The ICC don't agree, however, and it's their word that counts. Over to ICC Chief Executive, Malcolm Speed:

“It is extremely regrettable this decision has had to be taken. We remain committed to international cricket being played in Pakistan but, sadly, events beyond the control of the ICC and the PCB have conspired against us on this occasion.

“As recently as 25 October, the ICC Women’s Committee reaffirmed its commitment to staging the event, as scheduled, in Lahore. However the heightened state of tension within the country over the past few days represents a change in circumstances that we have a duty to consider.

“Safety and security of all participants is a priority and on the basis of the independent advice we have received – as well as the material concerns expressed by many of the participating countries – we concluded it is not appropriate to stage the tournament at this time.”

No news yet on if the tournament is to be held elsewhere, or held in Pakistan once the situation there has normalised.
ICC - ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier postponed