Army chief thanks Michael Owen for visiting Pakistan and promoting sports, particularly football
Rawalpindi: England’s legendary former soccer player Michael Owen on Tuesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ.
According to a statement Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS Bajwa thanked Michael Owen for visiting Pakistan and promoting sports, particularly football.
“Sports promote peace and this initiative for developing football infrastructure and young talent in Pakistan is a welcome step,” the ISPR quoted COAS as saying.
Football legend @themichaelowen met COAS today. COAS thanked him for visiting Pakistan & promoting sports particularly football. "Sports promote peace and this initiative for developing football infrastructure and young talent in Pakistan is a welcome step" COAS. pic.twitter.com/EJv5QCh4Pr
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) January 25, 2022
Former England footballer Michael Owen arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday to participate in various football related initiatives and meet high-level officials.
During his visit, Michael Owen will meet Prime Minister Imran Khan to brief him on a roadmap to develop football in Pakistan.
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