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Peshawar Zalmi Organizes Flood Relief Cricket Match to Raise Funds for Affected Province

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Peshawar Zalmi, a prominent cricket team, has announced a flood relief exhibition cricket match to take place on Saturday at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar. The event, co-organized with the Directorate General of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Government of KP, aims to raise funds for flood victims across the province through the slogan 'Khel Se Khidmat'. Peshawar Zalmi will face a star-studded Legends XI, with all ticket sales proceeds going directly to relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The match, organized in collaboration with the Directorate General of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Government of KP, will raise funds for flood victims across the province under the slogan 'Khel Se Khidmat'.
  • The event features Peshawar Zalmi taking on a star-studded Legends XI, with all proceeds from ticket sales going directly to relief and rehabilitation efforts.
  • Tickets are available at the Peshawar Sports Complex, Hayatabad Sports Complex, and the stadium itself.
  • Javed Afridi, Chairman of Peshawar Zalmi, emphasized the humanitarian aspect of the event, stating 'This is more than just a match - it is our duty to stand by those affected by the devastating floods.'
  • Syed Fakhar Jahan, Provincial Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the role of sports in promoting empathy and unity.
  • Babar Azam and other national icons are reportedly set to feature in the match, making it a landmark moment in Peshawar's sporting and civic history.

Statistics:

  • The match aims to raise funds for flood victims across the province.
  • All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to relief and rehabilitation efforts.
  • Tickets are available at three venues: Peshawar Sports Complex, Hayatabad Sports Complex, and the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium.

Sources:

  • "Peshawar Zalmi Organises Flood Relief Exhibition Cricket Match - Provincial Administration"
  • "Cricket for a Cause as Peshawar Zalmi announces Flood Relief Match"
  • "Javed Afridi Emphasizes Humanitarian Aspect of Peshawar Zalmi Flood Relief Match"
  • "Sadia Ghaffar, Pakistan Today"; Aurelie Courtois, Dawn Newspaper)

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