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Pakistan is set to evaluate the security situation in India before making a final decision on whether its national hockey team will participate in the upcoming Asia Cup and Junior World Cup, both scheduled to be held in India later this year. A senior government official confirmed that the team would not be sent if there are any security concerns.

Rana Mashood, chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Development and Sports Program, stated that Pakistan would only proceed with the tour if the government is fully confident about the safety of its players.

"The government will thoroughly assess the security environment in India for ...