By Ehsan Qureshi at National Stadium, Karachi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)
The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, was the chief guest in the opening ceremony of the 9th ICC Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament at the National Stadium, Karachi, on February 19. The First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari also accompanied the President.
Upon arrival at the National Stadium, the dignitaries were received by the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, who also happens to be the Federal Minister for Interior.
The President and the First Lady, accompanied by former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, carried the Champions Trophy onto the field. President Asif Zardari met with the captains of the Pakistan and New Zealand cricket teams. Later, the President and the First Lady also watched the match between the two teams.
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy also witnessed a stunning aerial display by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), offering a tribute to the nation.
The Sherdil team, renowned for its professional expertise, demonstrated exceptional skills with their daring stunts, including the iconic Shaheen break manoeuvre.
The breath-taking show, featuring JF-17s, F-16s, and the Sherdil Shaheens, set hearts racing and mesmerized the audience.
The JF-17 Thunder aircraft also participated in the fly-past, which amplified the spectacle.
This aircraft has been known for having proved its formidable capabilities in numerous international exercises.
The involvement of JF-17s in various air forces around the world is a testament to their operational excellence and combat readiness.
The entire aerial display was a resounding demonstration of the Pakistan Air Force’s professionalism and the unwavering spirit of the nation.
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