ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday congratulated Pakistani cueist Mohammad Asif for winning the IBSF World Snooker Championship title for the third time.
In a thrilling final of the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) World Snooker Championship, Asif defeated Iran’s Asian champion Ali Ghareghozlou 5-3 to claim the title.
“Mohammad Asif has made the nation proud by clinching the World Snooker Championship title for the third time. Asif’s family members and coach also deserve felicitation,”.
Lauding the efforts by Mohammad Asif to win the title, he said Pakistan’s capable youth were bringing fame to the country in the sports field.
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The government is also striving for world-class facilities for sportsmen as a priority to enable them to compete in international contests.
Earlier, Following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated him, wishing him a historic win for his second term.
Prime Minister stated that Pakistan looks forward to working with the upcoming U.S. administration. Shehbaz Sharif expressed that Pakistan is eager to collaborate with the incoming administration to strengthen and expand U.S.-Pakistan relations.
It is noteworthy that Donald Trump has been re-elected as the President of the United States, becoming the 47th president of the country.
