PTI govt to provide all-out facilities for promotion of sports activities: Buzdar

Tokyo Olympics Athletes Javelin Thrower, Arshad Nadeem and Weightlifter, Talha Talib, besides mountaineer Sajid Ali Sadpara and Shehroze Kashif met Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in Lahore.

The Chief Minister presented cheques of two million rupees each to Arshad Nadeem and Talha Talib.

He also presented cheques of one million each to mountaineer Sajid Ali Sadpara and Shehroze Kashif.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the PTI government will continue to provide all-out facilities for promotion of sports activities and encourage the talents of youth.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

New Zealand optimistic of touring Pakistan after 18 years

The New Zealand cricket authorities have expressed the hope that their national squad will tour Pakistan this year.

According to the media reports, the New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White said the Black Caps will tour Pakistan before ICC Men’s T20 World Cup this year.

He said the New Zealand board is in contact with the Pakistan Cricket Board and officials.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan