Prayers, prizes for win over India
Thousands of Pakistanis will take part in mass prayer sessions for a win in the semi-final.
LAHORE:
Thousands of Pakistanis are to take part in mass prayer sessions on Wednesday, asking God to guide them to victory against India in the hotly anticipated World Cup cricket semi-final.
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has promised each team member 25 acres of land if they beat India at Mohali.
"The Punjab government will give 25 acres of fertile land to each member of the team as a prize if they beat India," Sharif told journalists.
Pakistan have not beaten India in any of their four previous World Cup matches dating back to 1992.
Sharif said the whole nation will pray for Pakistan's win.
"Our team deserves appreciation from the nation for displaying outstanding performance in different matches of the World Cup and the whole nation will be praying for its success," said Sharif, an avid follower of the game.
Various organisations have announced special prayers for the team in the cities of Lahore, Karachi and Quetta, with thousands of people expected to attend.
Thousands of Pakistanis are to take part in mass prayer sessions on Wednesday, asking God to guide them to victory against India in the hotly anticipated World Cup cricket semi-final.
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has promised each team member 25 acres of land if they beat India at Mohali.
"The Punjab government will give 25 acres of fertile land to each member of the team as a prize if they beat India," Sharif told journalists.
Pakistan have not beaten India in any of their four previous World Cup matches dating back to 1992.
Sharif said the whole nation will pray for Pakistan's win.
"Our team deserves appreciation from the nation for displaying outstanding performance in different matches of the World Cup and the whole nation will be praying for its success," said Sharif, an avid follower of the game.
Various organisations have announced special prayers for the team in the cities of Lahore, Karachi and Quetta, with thousands of people expected to attend.