Private group to pay hockey players

Group announces decision after Pakistan’s participation at upcoming

KARACHI: Private group ARY has stepped up to help the national hockey team after the players had urged the government to release funds to the Pakistan Hockey Federation for the payment of the team’s six-month daily allowances.



The group came forward after the players protested to clear their dues in order to participate at the upcoming Asian Games, set to begin from August 18 in Indonesia.

“We will help the federation in all possible means, including in the Asian Games,” said the group. “We will be helping the PHF in clearing the dues of the players.”



In reply to this, PSG president Brig (r) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar said that they are thankful to the group for helping the team in their time of need. “We are trying to give the players all possible facilities despite facing financial issues,” said Khokhar “We are also trying to take on board all stakeholders and all resources are being used to improve the condition of the national sport.”