Comm XI praised for festival match win
In a spirited celebration held at the Commissioner Karachi's office on Monday, the victorious Commissioner Cricket XI celebrated their impressive performance in the Hanif Muhammad Cup festival match and especially commended Captain Ahmer Pasha and Man of the Match Waqas Ali, for their outstanding contributions.
Additional Commissioner Karachi, Ghulam Mehdi Shah, who cut a celebratory cake to mark the occasion, congratulated the team for winning the tough match and expressed hope that the team's winning momentum would continue in future matches.
Speaking at the event, the Additional Commissioner highlighted the importance of sports in promoting national solidarity and encouraged the players to remain prepared for future tournaments.
The officials and the staff present on the occasion also commemorated Pakistan's fabulous war triumph over India. The atmosphere resonated with patriotic slogans of "Pakistan Zindabad" and "Long Live Pakistan Armed Forces" as participants expressed their unwavering support for the nation's security and unity.
Among the distinguished guests were Deputy Commissioner Korangi, Saleemullah Odho; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Sajjad Abro; Team Manager, Ghulam Muhammad Khan; Team Captain, Ahmer Pasha; Coach, Shakeel Ahmed; Ali Gohar; Chief Selector, Yousuf Khan; and all members of the Commissioner Cricket Team.
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