LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has applauded Pakistani powerlifters Saniha Ghafoor and Twinkle Sohail on winning eight gold medals at the Oceania Pacific Power Lifting Championship in Singapore.
While praising their performance, the chief minister said that it is a unique honour for both the athletes to win four gold medals each. “They have brought glory to their country by winning these gold medals and it is a proud moment for both of them who have achieved a significant position in the field through their talent,” he added.
He further stated that Saniha Ghafoor and Twinkle Sohail have made the nation proud through their performance. “Achievement of the gold medal in the tournament is impossible without hard work,” he said and added that they have proven that Pakistani women are securing significant positions in the field of sports.
He also wished them further success in future.
Separately, Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow on the death of Fareeda Abbasi, a renowned broadcaster and wife of notable poet Murtaza Barlas.
While commiserating with the bereaved family in his condolence message, the chief minister prayed that the departed soul may receive eternal peace and also prayed for patience for the family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.
