This collage of images present Pakistan Hockey group captain Ammad Butt (left) and Federal Minister of Defence Khawaja Asif. — X/File
Pakistan males’s hockey group’s captain Ammad Shakeel Butt on Saturday, applauded Federal Minister of Defence, Khawaja Asif’s dedication to the revival of the game within the nation.
Based on the main points, Asif met a number of nationwide hockey gamers, together with captain Ammad, amid the continued row surrounding the group’s unpaid dues.
Within the assembly, Asif ensured to depart no stone unturned within the promotion of the game and in addition vowed the revival of the departmental groups, mentioned Ammad.
Asif additional assured to lift the issues and their doable options with Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Area Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
Following the assembly, Ammad took to X, previously Twitter, to specific gratitude, stating that the longer term appears to be like brilliant.
“I had the honour of assembly Defence Minister Khawaja Asif right now. Grateful for the time and dedication proven in direction of the revival of Pakistan Hockey, the journey forward appears to be like promising, InShaAllah,” Ammad wrote.
The problem was highlighted by Ammad throughout their participation within the FIH Nations Cup, expressing deep frustration over the dearth of economic assist from authorities and delivered a passionate message highlighting the persistent neglect of Pakistan’s nationwide sport.
Regardless of the unpaid dues, the nationwide group went on to play the FIH Nations Cup last, the place they suffered a 6-2 defeat by the hands of New Zealand.
After the event, the Pakistan Sports activities Board (PSB) invited the group for a luncheon however Ammad declined, citing insufficient journey bills.
The PSB had offered Rs. 5,600 to Ammad Butt for his journey to Islamabad, however the captain opted to skip the occasion, stating the quantity was inadequate.
“This quantity barely covers the toll bills,” Ammad remarked whereas declining the invitation.
A complete of six gamers from the nationwide hockey group had been invited to the luncheon. The record included Sufyan Khan, Rana Waheed, Abdullah, Muneeb ur Rehman and Hannan Shahid.
Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo Information.
