LAHORE:Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab President and former Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Twinkle Sohail, the Christian Pakistani athlete who secured gold medal at the Asian Powerlifting Championship.
Twinkle Sohail dedicated her victory to the late Benazir Bhutto Shaheed, a gesture that Pervaiz Ashraf praised highly. “The Christian athlete, who dedicated her victory to Shaheed BB, is our pride and the pride of the country,” he said.
He also highlighted the achievements of other Christian sportswomen, Veronica Sohail and Sabil Sohail, noting their contributions to raising Pakistan’s flag high on the international stage. “These Christian daughters, who have won four gold medals, will have their names written in golden letters in the history of sports,” he added.
Upon their return home, the nation is expected to give a grand welcome to these proud daughters. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf also urged the government to announce cash prizes and provide jo
bs for the gold medalist athletes in recognition of their outstanding achievements.