England cricket team in Pakistan after 17-year hiatus.

KARACHI -- After a 17-year hiatus, the English cricket team is finally visiting Pakistan for a bilateral series.

According to sources in the civil aviation, the English cricket team arrived in Karachi on an Emirates flight via Dubai Thursday morning.

Police officials said strict security arrangements were made for the visiting team for their drive from the Karachi airport to the hotel.

Pakistan and England will be playing seven T20Is in Karachi and Lahore from September 20 to October 2. The first four matches of the series will be played at the National Stadium, while the last three will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Preparations at the National Stadium have been completed, well-placed sources said. 'Four pitches have been prepared for the series on the ground,' the...