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Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani has announced Rs 10 million for the hockey team that would be participating in the Hockey World Cup 2010. PM said that the prayers and wishes of the entire nation are with the Pakistani hockey team. The management of the Pakistan Hockey Federation along with the hockey team called on PM at the state guest house Lahore.On the occasion PM said that the entire nation has expectations from the hockey team thus the hockey team should work hard to regain the lost pride of the country.PM announced an individual prize of Rs 500,000 for Pakistani legendary star Sohail Abbas. PM also gave orders to give permanent positions to the officers of Pakistan Hockey Federation who are currently serving as contractual employees.
