Mon, 6 May 2024
( 27 Shawwal 1445 )

COAS Bajwa much appreciated Michael Owen for advancing football in Pakistan

25 January, 2022 23:58

Islamabad – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa appreciated former England ace striker Michael Owen for visiting Pakistan and promoting sports particularly football, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Tuesday..

Speaking on the occasion, the COAS thanked him for visiting Pakistan and promoting sports particularly football.
Owen arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday on a three-day tour.
He will meet with Pakistani PM Imran Khan and his Special Assistant Usman Dar to discuss GSV’s football reform plan for the country.
The former striker is also scheduled to attend a high-profile presidential dinner hosted by President Arif Alvi.
On January 26, Owen will address a press conference in Karachi at the NED University to officially lay the groundwork for Pakistan’s first soccer city and reveal images to the world.
“Sports promote peace and this initiative for developing football infrastructure and young talent in Pakistan is a welcome step,” said the COAS.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top