PM Shehbaz announces Rs10m reward for each Pakistan U19 player

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a cash reward of Rs10 million for each player of Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team following their victory in the Asia Cup against India, saying the team had made the nation proud.

The prime minister hosted the victorious squad at the Prime Minister’s House on Monday, where a luncheon was held in their honour. Senior government officials, including Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, team players and top PCB officials attended the ceremony.

Addressing the gathering, Shehbaz Sharif praised the team’s outstanding performance, saying, “The team has raised the nation’s head with pride through its brilliant display.”

He commended the collective efforts of the players, team management and the PCB, describing their hard work as commendable. The prime minister particularly lauded the performances of Captain Farhan Yousaf, Ali Raza and Sameer Minhas, while congratulating all players, coaches and support staff for their role in the triumph.

“The entire nation celebrated your victory in the Asia Cup,” he said. The prime minister also announced that each member of the team management would receive Rs2.5 million as a reward.

Speaking on the occasion, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the Under-19 team’s success was a moment of great honour and a historic day for Pakistan cricket.

The team captain and players thanked the prime minister for the announcement, saying they had received full support from the PCB and that the coaches had worked tirelessly during training camps to prepare the squad for the tournament.