DOHA, Qatar: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited the FIFA World Cup “Stadium 974” in Doha on Wednesday.
On his arrival, the prime minister was given a guided tour of the Stadium and was briefed on the extensive preparations undertaken by the government of Qatar to host the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Doha: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits 974 Stadium (venue of FIFA World cup 2022); Prime Minister is being briefed with regard to different sections and facilities at the stadium. pic.twitter.com/iIvGXJcQBx
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The prime minister lauded the efforts of Qatar in establishing state-of-the-art facilities for one of the biggest sporting event of the world.
Shahbaz Sharif praised the grandeur of the football stadiums and associated facilities, depicting the Qatari culture and identity, built in a short span of time.
Recalling the less than 100 days countdown of FIFA World Cup, the prime minister wished the people and leadership of Qatar a resounding success in the convening of the mega event.
Besides underlining the important contribution of Pakistani workforce in building the world cup related infrastructure, the prime minister expressed that Pakistanis were proud of the fact that the football, “Al-Rihla”, the official match ball of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, is made in Pakistan.