No more immune to cricket frenzy, Paraguay has finally made up its mind to promote the game of gentlemen in its four corners by hiring the services of Pakistani coaches.
Counsel General Qamar Tarik was conscious enough not to make a big claim but he made it clear that Paraguay will promote cricket. He was speaking to the media after the inauguration of the consulate of his country in Islamabad.
“Cricket is gaining popularity in Paraguay and we want to develop it on professional basis, “he said. While touching upon the energy crisis in Pakistan, he disclosed that his country was ready to help out Islamabad on this issue and would soon pass on its recommendation to it as how to overcome this crisis. Though blessed with limited hydel resources, Paraguay enjoys a long experience of electricity production which has enabled it to export it to neighbouring countries Brazil and Argentina, he said. Several Paraguayan businessmen are also interested in investing in electricity sector in Pakistan and they would be visiting this side of the world soon, he said.
Paraguayan Ambassador Ausberto V invited the Pakistani government and investors from the private sector to visit Paraguay, and assured them of opportunities for fruitful investment. The ambassador said his visit to Pakistan had been very encouraging, and hoped for stronger relations with the passage of time.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 20th, 2012.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ