Sports

Prime Minister announces Rs1m for each national hockey team player

Published by
Web Desk

LAHORE: Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Rana Mashhood, has announced a prize of one million rupees for each player on behalf of PM Shehbaz, here on Sunday.

As per the details, after the outstanding performance in the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament, the national hockey team has arrived in Lahore with a silver medal.

At Allama Iqbal Airport, Rana Mashhood, Hockey Olympian Khawaja Junaid, HEC Director Sports Javaid Memon, former captain Akhtar Rasool, Shabaz Senior, and a large number of hockey family members were present to welcome the players.

According to the Rana Mashhood, on May 15, the Prime Minister’s patron-in-chief for hockey will meet the national team at the Prime Minister’s House.

Read More: Punjab govt announces cash reward for national hockey team

In a thrilling final showdown, Japan secured victory over Pakistan in the final match, triumphing 4-1 in a penalty shootout.

The closely contested final culminated in a penalty shootout after both teams ended full-time with a deadlock of two goals each.

Web Desk

Recent Posts

Pakistan’s timely policy may shield it from proposed U.S. additional tariffs

ISLAMABAD (Rizwan Abassi): Pakistan’s recent trade policy has gained significance amid reports that the United…

9 hours ago

Govt set to brief PPP on crucial legal changes ahead of Budget

ISLAMABAD: Important legislation may be considered in the negotiations between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP)…

10 hours ago

No visa agent needed! UK High Commissioner shares step-by-step visa guide

ISLAMABAD: If you are thinking of applying for a UK visa from Pakistan and are…

10 hours ago

Famous Anti-biotic medicine ‘Azomax’ declared fake

LAHORE: The Drugs Control of Punjab declared a Class-I alert after the lab tests confirmed…

10 hours ago

Unmarried women can now get financial support from BISP

KARACHI: The government has decided to include unmarried women above the age of 35 in…

11 hours ago

Minimum salary of 45,000 proposed in Budget 2026-27

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIED) has recommended setting the minimum monthly wage…

12 hours ago