Revival of cricket to promote economic activities in country: ICCI president
ICCI president congratulated PCB for organising successful PSL matches in Karachi.
ISLAMABAD (APP) – Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Ahmed Hassan Moughal said on Tuesday that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) had projected a soft image of Pakistan across the world.
He congratulated Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and the whole team for successful holding of PSL matches in Karachi.
He said participation of approximately 40 international cricketers in the PSL matches in Pakistan reflected that Pakistan was now a safe country for sports, tourism and investment.
ICCI president said around 200,000 spectators reported to have visited the National Cricket Stadium to watch PSL matches, which showed the enthusiasm of people towards cricket.
He hoped that international cricket would now revive in Pakistan and that would be helpful for promoting business and economic activities while sports has evolved into multi-billion dollar industry.
He also lauded efforts of ICCI Sports Committee Chairman Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry and his team for successful holding of friendly cricket match between President XI and Chairman XI.
Speaking at the occasion, Founder Group Chairman Zubair Ahmed Malik said Prime Minister Imran Khan announced to organise all PSL matches in Pakistan next year, and termed it ‘highly commendable’.
He said sports played crucial role in promoting trade and industrial activities and return of international cricket to Pakistan would be highly beneficial for the economy.
He said restoration of sports activities would also promote tourism in Pakistan and create plenty of new jobs.
