PM announces Rs10m reward for each U-19 player

ISLAMABAD:

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. Separately, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team at GHQ, Rawalpindi.

During the meeting, the Field Marshal warmly congratulated the players, team management, and officials on their outstanding performance and historic triumph in winning the Asia Cup Men's U-19.