{"id":72604,"date":"2026-03-07T17:28:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T12:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72604"},"modified":"2026-03-07T17:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T12:28:08","slug":"president-pm-applaud-pakistan-hockey-teams-world-cup-qualification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72604","title":{"rendered":"President, PM applaud Pakistan hockey team\u2019s World Cup qualification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed joy over Pakistan\u2019s national hockey team qualifying for the World Cup after an eight-year hiatus.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the team on its achievement and encouraged players to continue their hard work and dedication, emphasizing that the same commitment could lead to winning the World Cup. He assured the team that the government would provide all necessary facilities, allowing players to focus entirely on delivering outstanding performance on the field.<\/p>\n<p>President Asif Ali Zardari also welcomed the team\u2019s success, describing it as a positive development for the revival of hockey in Pakistan and an inspiring message for young athletes. He highlighted the importance of sports in fostering national unity, discipline, and a healthy society.<\/p>\n<p>The president further stressed the need to promote public sports such as hockey and football, noting that these games belong to the working class and general public, and should be expanded across the country to encourage youth participation and sporting culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed joy over Pakistan\u2019s national hockey team qualifying for the World Cup after an eight-year hiatus. 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