KARACHI – Former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi in a latest video lauded the services of former military head Raheel Sharif and Premier Nawaz Sharif for restoration of peace in the country.
Afridi, who has not been part of the Pakistani cricket squad for a long period of time, released a video on his official Facebook page in which he wished Pakistanis a happy new year.
In a categoric statement, he appreciated the whole team of former Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for visible improvement regarding law and order situation in the country for the year 2016.
He claimed that the year 2016 was relatively peaceful for Pakistan as compared to the last 20-25 years.
He also expected General Raheel’s successor Gen Qamar Bajwa to carry on the mission of restoring peace with the same enthusiasm.
The star cricketer seemed happy over the multi-billion Dollars China-Pakistan Economic Corridor suggesting that it would eradicate unemployment and burgeoning crimes.
Afridi stressed the need for poverty alleviation while emphasising on the need for enhanced charity in year 2017.
It is relevant to mention that Shahid Afridi and former military head General Raheel Sharif have a cordial relationship. Raheel Sharif also inaugurated Shahid Afridi Cricket Stadium alongside former skipper Shahid Afridi in Khyber Agency in November.
