Army chief 'announces Umrah' for CT 2017 winners
"Pakistan is a team against every threat, says COAS
(Web Desk) – Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa has "announced Umrah for team" as a token of appreciation for their brilliant performance against India in Champions Trophy 2017.
COAS watching historic winning moments of cricket match. pic.twitter.com/VmztNCrUYn
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) June 18, 2017
“Nothing beats ‘Team Work’, Pakistan is a team against every threat,” the military chief was quoted by Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Valiant soldiers of Pakistan congrat Team Pak & Nation.United we shall defend Pak against all threats our enemies hatch.#HumSabKaPakistan pic.twitter.com/uLrmyJ3JTi
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) June 18, 2017
Pakistan has won Champions Trophy today for the first time in tournament’s history.
Green jerseys led by Sarfraz Ahmed put a healthy One-Day International (ODI) total of 338 runs after they were put into bat first. Indian side was booked by Pakistani bowling at 158.
CJCSC Gen Zubair Mahmood Hayat congrats Team and the nation on historic victory.
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) June 18, 2017
Air and Naval Chiefs congrats Team and the nation.
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zakaullah has congratulated the team on the glorious win. Spokesperson for the navy said that the chief appreciated Fakhar Zaman’s role in Pakistan winning the title. On the occasion, he mentioned that Zaman played for the navy for around seven years.
Press release of Pakistan Navy stated: "He (CNS) also lauded the outstanding performance of young player Fakhar Zaman who is an ex sailor of Pakistan Navy and remained part of Pakistan Navy Cricket team for almost 7 years."
Navy times: File photo of Fakhar Zaman
