Balochistan govt to honour boxer Waseem, says Shahwani
Congratulates Waseem for his recent victory over Filipino opponent
The Quetta-born boxer Muhammad Waseem (PHOTO: EXPRESS)
QUETTA:
Balochistan government to honour Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem and give him an official protocol upon his return from Islamabad, said provincial government spokesman Liaquat Shahwani on Friday.
In a statement, he said Balochistan chief minister and the provincial cabinet congratulates Waseem for his recent victory over Filipino opponent.
“Balochistan government representatives and provincial ministers would welcome him [Waseem] at Quetta International Airport because the son of our soil has earned a good name for Pakistan and the province at global level,” said Shahwani.
He added: “An official ceremony would be held at the Chief Minister Secretariat in the honour of boxer.” On coming back to Pakistan, he (Waseem) didn’t receive a hero’s welcome at the airport.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 21st, 2019.
Balochistan government to honour Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem and give him an official protocol upon his return from Islamabad, said provincial government spokesman Liaquat Shahwani on Friday.
In a statement, he said Balochistan chief minister and the provincial cabinet congratulates Waseem for his recent victory over Filipino opponent.
“Balochistan government representatives and provincial ministers would welcome him [Waseem] at Quetta International Airport because the son of our soil has earned a good name for Pakistan and the province at global level,” said Shahwani.
He added: “An official ceremony would be held at the Chief Minister Secretariat in the honour of boxer.” On coming back to Pakistan, he (Waseem) didn’t receive a hero’s welcome at the airport.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 21st, 2019.