Cricket, hockey fraternity mourns Nur Khan’s death

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Messages of condolence kept pouring in over the sad demise of the country’s best of the best administrator Air Marshal Nur Khan.
President PHF Qasim Zia and secretary Asif Bajwa have offered heart-felt condolences on behalf of the PHF.
Late Air Marshal M. Nur Khan had made tremendous contributions to hockey in Pakistan. During his first tenure (1967-1969) Pakistan hockey team won Mexico Olympics and in second term (1976-1986) Pakistan won Los Angeles Olympics.
Under him Pakistan hockey team performed grand-slam. World Cup and Champions Trophy are the toughest events in the hockey, which are brain child of late Air Marshal M. Nur Khan. Being President Pakistan Hockey Federation, he donated World Cup Trophy and Champions Trophy to the International Hockey Federation. His contribution and dedicated efforts will go down in the annals of sports history of Pakistan.
They prayed that Allah Almighty may rest the departed soul in His Infinite Mercy. They also pray fortitude for the members of the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. Aameen.
Chairman PCB Ch. Zaka Ashraf, Chairperson PCB Women Wing Mrs. Bushra Aitzaz, and PCB COO Mr. Subhan Ahmed have extended their deepest condolences to the family of Air Marshal (R) Muhammad Nur Khan on his demise.
Air Marshal (R) Noor Khan remained Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (formerly BCCP) from 1980 to 1984. He was an excellent cricket administrator and with his tireless efforts and undaunted dedication he distinguished himself as a role model for everyone who is associated with the game of cricket.