Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the shooting was a great military sport and our different organizations have to make it popular by sponsoring its players. He announced a Rs10 million grant for the promotion of shooting sports under the Pakistan Navy. This he said on Saturday while delivering his presidential speech at the opening ceremony of 6th Chief of the Naval Staff Open Shooting Championship 2021.
The enthusiasm of the participants as well as the energy in the atmosphere is inspiring and uplifting, the CM said and hoped that the contestants would wholeheartedly put their best effort in the striking shooting event. “I am certain that this will mark another step towards the perennial tradition of promoting good marksmanship that is carried across the fabric of service,” he said.
Shah said that there was no shortage of proficient shooters in Pakistan. “Participation of more than 350 competitors from 10 renowned teams of the country is a loud example of the popularity of the traditional military sport,” he said and added “our men, women and the youth not only possess the desired talent and potential to represent Pakistan at all levels, but also to become the finest international players of this game.”
Murad Ali Shah said that the participation of Pakistani shooters in the Olympics and the procurement of the 2nd position in recent CISM 2021 games was a testimony of the admirable shooting skills our players possess. He encouraged the shooters to participate in such events with full zeal and passion and to win more medals for this country. The CM urged the NRAP member organizations, provinces, other government organizations like WAPDA, PIA, Pakistan Railways, philanthropists, private companies and entrepreneurs to sponsor as well as participate in the game of shooting to promote and support emerging players.
He announced Rs10 million for promotion of shooting sports. The chief minister visited the 50-meter and 100-meter shooting range and amid claps shot at different targets successfully and declared the 6th CNS Open Shooting Championship open. Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah hosted a reception for notables of Christian community at CM House to celebrate Christmas with them.
The programme was attended by Minister for Minorities Gianchand Israni, Senator Anwar Lal Dean, MPA Naveed Athony, Bishop Frederick John (Church of Pakistan), Mr. Zafar Iqbal, Pastor Mouzzam John, Pastor Robin Raz, Pastor Ashar Mansha, Pastor Pervaiz Lazar, Pastor Shafqat Gill, Bishop Gulfam Jawed Cardinal Joseph Coutts /Archbishop Benny Mario Travas, Senator Anwar Lal Dean, Roma Mushtaq Matto, Mushtaq Matto, Amant zia, Razzaq and others.
The chief minister exchanged views with them on different matters of their mutual interest and had tea and sweets with them. On the occasion the chief minister cut a cake along with them and shared with them. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that he was happy to receive notable of Christian community members at CM House. “We, the PPP respect minorities and consider them like our brothers and sisters,” he said and added his government has given them equal rights.
Shah said that the Christian community like other communities has contributed a lot in the development of different sectors such as education, health, and social sector. He assured them that he would visit them shortly and resolve their issues, if any.
