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Lahore/Mian Channu: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif hugged and congratulated Arshad Nadeem’s mother Ms. Razia Parveen on reaching his house in a neighboring village of Mian Channu. She was warmly welcomed by Olympian Arshad Nadeem and his family on her arrival in their village 101-15L.
Madam Chief Minister made Arshad Nadeem’s mother sit with her and talked to her for a long. She went inside the house and met Arshad Nadeem’s family and congratulated them on his remarkable victory in the Olympics. She also took photos and selfies with his family.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif presented a check worth Rs 10 Crore to Olympian Arshad Nadeem. She also presented him the key of Honda Civic car “PAK 92.97.’
Madam Chief Minister also gave a check worth Rs 05 million to his coach Salman Iqbal Butt, and congratulated his coach and teacher.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”Arshad Nadeem has brought unprecedented happiness to the nation.” Olympian Arshad Nadeem and his parents termed the arrival of Chief Minister to their house a great honour.
Olympian Arshad Nadeem reminisced about his Olympics memories and shared his efforts with Madam Chief Minister.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Sports Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar, Special Assistant Zeeshan Malik MPA Sania Ashiq, Amir Hayat Haraj and Pir Aslam Bodla accompanied Madam Chief Minister. Chief Secretary, ACS South, AIG South, Secretary Sports, Commissioner, RPO , Deputy Commissioner, and other relevant officers were also present.[:]