Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi met with the Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Ramiz Raja at CMO in which matters pertaining to steps being taken to promote sports and especially Cricket in Punjab came under discussion. The discussion relating to providing opportunities to the youth cricketers of the far flung areas of Punjab also took place. CM Parvez Elahi and Moonis Elahi expressed their good wishes for the victory of the Pakistan Cricket team in the Asia Cup Final.
CM while talking on the occasion said that certainly the Pakistan Cricket team will return to Pakistan after winning the Asia Cup. Moonis Elahi expressed his prayers and good wishes for the Pakistan Cricket team.
CM while talking with Ramiz Raja said that there is an immense talent of cricket in Punjab adding that the youth should be encouraged to promote sports especially cricket at the lower tier.
He stated that collective steps will be taken with the PCB in order to promote cricket adding that the Punjab government will take all possible steps to bring forward the young talent.
CM said that cricket is a favorite sport of the youth and we will provide all facilities to the youth cricketers. He emphasised that it is necessary to promote sports to enhance healthy activities and the people of Pakistan love sports.
CM extolled Ramiz Raja for rendering commendable services to promote cricket in the country. Chairman PCB Ramiz Raja said that the vision of CM Parvez Elahi for the promotion of sports is praiseworthy adding that Pakistan Cricket Board will continue the steps to be taken for the promotion of cricket with continuity.
