Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday showered praises and expensive gifts on
Pakistan’s Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem who also reciprocated by announcing free laptops for students.
CM Murad handed over a cheque of Rs50 million, traditional souvenir of Ajrak and Topi to champion javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem for winning gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
The Olympic hero visited Sindh CM House at the invitation of Syed Murad Ali Shah who handed him Rs50 million cheque and also announced Rs5 million reward for star javelin thrower’s coach.
Speaking on the occasion, Arshad Nadeem expressed his gratitude to the chief minister for honouring his efforts and said CM Murad Ali Shah was the first who congratulated him even before getting a medal.
The Sindh CM also extended his government’s full support to the sportsman on behalf of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. During the meeting, Sindh Sports Minister Muhammad Bux Mahar also presented a cheque to the star javelin thrower in his personal capacity, while Saeed Ghani, minister for LB, announced to name a road in Karachi after Arshad Nadeem.
Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem announced distribution of 100 laptops among students in Karachi. He made the announcement while addressing a press conference along with Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori in Karachi.
Arshad Nadeem thanked Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Mayor of Karachi Murtaza Wahab, and the people of Karachi for their respect and encouragement.
He also acknowledged the respect shown by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who visited his village, and expressed his deep appreciation for the love and support from the people of Karachi and Sindh.
Tessori said people gathered at the Governor House to catch a glimpse ofthe national hero and honoured him with love and respect.
