Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday met football player Muhammad Riaz from Hangu and offered him financial support worth Rs 2.5 million along with an employment opportunity.
PM Shehbaz Sharif after taking notice of the financial difficulties faced by the national footballer, whose video of selling funnel cakes (Jalebi) recently went viral, invited him to the PM House.
Praising courage and determination of the football player, the prime minister said “You are the country’s talented player, and we will not let your talent go to waste”.
He said Pakistani youth were a valuable asset to the country, and providing them with all types of facilities and resources for international competitiveness was the top priority of the government.
“Youth should actively participate in sports and other healthy activities,” Shehbaz Sharif remarked.
He urged Muhammad Riaz to continue playing and play an active role in promoting football in Pakistan.
