In order to
appreciate and recognize the lifetime achievements of the star Pakistani
cricketer, Shahid Afridi in the field of Sports and to appreciate his efforts
for social welfare, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Bahrain, Javed Malik has presented
Afridi with an “Ambassadors Achievement Award at an impressive ceremony
organized at the prestigious Gulf Convention Center in Bahrain in presence of
over 400 Overseas Pakistanis from across the Gulf says a press release received
here today from Bahrain.
Speaking
on the occasion, Ambassador Javed Malik said that, “Shahid Afridi is without
doubt one of the most accomplished sportsmen of our country and an icon for the
youth and during his illustrious career not only has he won countless matches
for Pakistan but also won the hearts of millions of Pakistanis inside and outside
Pakistan.
So this
Award is to show the appreciation on behalf of the overseas Pakistanis
especially those that live in Bahrain and the Gulf countries for his
achievements”.
While appreciating the organizers of the
prestigious ceremony, the Ambassador appreciated Sufyan Usman, and Mohammed
Usman for their efforts to unite the community and said that the work being
done by Shahid Afridi on social welfare particularly in the field of
Healthcare, Education and provision of clean water was indeed remarkable.
While
thanking Ambassador Javed Malik and the Pakistani community in Bahrain, Shahid
Afridi said that he was extremely grateful for the love and appreciation that
he has received in Bahrain.
Speaking to
the media after the event, Ambassador Javed Malik said that effrots were
underway to promote closer linkages between Pakistan and Bahrain in the field
of sports and to visits by sporting icons like Shahid Afridi would help pave
the way of these efforts.
He said that
plans are being made to organize some friendly matches between both counties
and expand the cooperation particularly in the sectors of youth and sports so
that our future generations also continue the legacy of strong brotherly ties
between Pakistan and Bahrain
