Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday confused that persistent wrestle coupled with dedication and devotion have been the keys to attain excessive objectives in life.
Addressing an awards giving ceremony of 67th Military Welfare Belief (AWT) Nationwide Hockey Championship on the Lt Gen Ishfaque Nadeem Hockey Stadium, the prime minister stated that previous glory of the nation within the sport of hockey might be revived via joint efforts by all of the stakeholders, together with the non-public sector.
He stated that something in life was achievable and if 240 million inhabitants of Pakistan whose 60 % consisted of the youth bulge, determined to attain prominence among the many comity of countries, they may obtain the feat.
“Constant efforts, dedication and fervour are the substances that may open doorways to success, ” he added.
The caretaker prime minister additional stated that nations have been identified for his or her notable deeds in realms of tradition and information, and Pakistan was as soon as ranked excessive within the discipline of hockey.
Terming AWT and PHF efforts and preparations for the match excellent, he confused upon the stakeholders and personal sector to return ahead and play their half for the revival of nationwide sport.
The prime minister additionally expressed his pleasure over the corporate of former Olympians and hockey stars, and stated that the event had revived his nostalgic emotions concerning the nationwide sport.
He urged the younger gamers to observe the function fashions within the discipline of hockey who had introduced laurels to the nation.
Prime Minister Kakar stated that video games like hockey, squash and cricket had promoted the comfortable picture of Pakistan throughout the globe.
He additionally termed the concepts of arranging Pakistan Hockey League, one which might assist in the revival of the sport.
The prime minister additionally appreciated the organizers, groups and sponsors for his or her efforts.
On the finish, he gave away prizes and medals among the many profitable workforce of MPCL that defeated WAPDA within the last match via penalty shootouts.
Earlier, AWT Managing Director Lt. Gen (retd) Naveed Mukhtar highlighted functioning of the Belief and its help to the nationwide match.
He stated a complete of 20 groups had participated within the occasion.
He urged all of the stakeholders to return ahead and help such like efforts.
He introduced that AWT would sponsor nationwide hockey championship within the subsequent three years.
Pakistan Hockey Federation (President) PHF, and former Olympians Islahuddin, Shehbaz senior and Akhtar Rasool additionally spoke on the event.