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LAHORE: Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmad said on Monday that his team will donate Rs 3.2 million to Prime Minister’s Dam fund. The fund set up for the construction of Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand Dams.
“All the team members expressed their solidarity towards a noble cause. Initiated by Prime Minister Imran Khan for raising funds for building new dams. To address water issue in the country,” he told media men here at the National Cricket Academy.
He also said Pakistan cricket squad taking part in the Asia Cup comprises 16 players. And each player will donate Rs 200,000 and an amount of Rs 3.2 million will be donated.
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“We are confident that Prime Minister Imran Khan will be able to build these dams to overcome water crisis. Which will be looming at our country in years to come,” said the home captain.
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In addition to that, he said it was a heartening sign that people are taking a keen interest in donating money in PM dam fund. Certainly, everyone is doing that in the love of their country and to ensure a better tomorrow of Pakistan.
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“We are confident that Allah Almighty will give success to our Prime Minister in this noble cause. And the required amount will certainly be gathered to undertake the project of dams”, added Sarfraz.
Also, Pakistan cricket team captain said construction of new dams to have an adequate reservoir of water aims at securing the future of coming generations of Pakistan. Many celebrities and former cricketers already donated for the dams construction funds.
