Divisive political forces have succeeded in swaying people by polarizing the society on religious: Azad

Azad tour Inderwal constituency

Kishtwar, June 25: - Senior Congress Leader and Opposition Leader & member of Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad held a series of public meetings at Thathri, Kahara, Bathri, Bhatyas, Mugalmaidan, Chatroo and Chingam area of Inderwal Constituency for expressing gratitude to the people of Inderwal for voting in his favour in a big way in the recently held Parliamentary election. Congress party has secured the 28,155 highest number of lead from Inderwal assembly segment in which Congress party got 39,351 votes, BJP got 11,196 votes and PDP got 1,871 votes out of 55,047 votes.

Azad was given rousing welcome by the people at all the places and an unexpected wave of enthusiasm in the people was seen to greet and meet the popular leader. Addressing the people, Azad said that in the recent elections divisive political forces have succeeded in swaying the minds of people, particularly youngsters, by polarizing the society on religious lines and that these experiments may help one to earn a few electoral victories but the damage to the social harmony can be too deep and lasting. Maintaining that J&K is known for its composite cultural heritage and exemplary religious harmony, Azad said that due to its inner resilience, our society has never yielded to the extremist ideology and that it has always bounced back after every aberration.

Azad said that he will never endorse the politics of opportunism and division adding that Congress Party has always stood for the promotion of the cherished values of peace, harmony and mutual brotherhood in the society and this agenda of integrating and harmonizing the society will be pursued consistently.“Congress party has always been secular in its policy towards people. Unlike BJP, it doesn’t believe in dividing people on religious lines. Our party stresses only on developmental issues which have greater importance for people,” he said.

Criticizing the recent statements of NDA Government at the Centre asking the people to be ready for hard economic decisions, Azad said that the same BJP, prior to elections used to allure people by its tall claims of bringing down inflation overnight, and soon after coming to power, gave first dose of misery to the people of country by effecting a hike in the prices of petrol and diesel, adding that this will have cascading effect on prices of all items.

He asked why the BJP Government at Centre hiked petrol and diesel prices within a fortnight when its entire leadership was “tong and hammers” before the election claiming to reduce the inflation in the market. “Prices of food items have started getting out of control and as per the newspaper reports prices of onions alone are about to reach hundred rupees a kilogram in the coming days. Is this what BJP used to promise the people of country? Azad asked.

Azad said that we want to know about the “magical policies” and dreams which BJP and its leadership was busy selling to the people before the elections. He assured the people that as Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, issues concerning common man will be raised vociferously on the floor of the House to hold the Government accountable for its misdoings.

Azad said United Progressive Alliance (UPA) during its ten years rule, strictly focused to build infrastructure in every nook and corner of the country and provide liberal financial support to the States. Massive funding was made available to the States for road connectivity and rural electrification under CRF, PMGSY and RGGVY schemes and their impact on the ground has been quite heartening. J&K State has also been extended liberal financial support for power projects, roads, hospitals, schools, colleges, etc under UPA Government. Azad said that after his entry into State politics, he could observe the “developmental deficit” prevailing in the State and that he worked tirelessly to build infrastructure in all regions and sub-regions of the State without any bias or prejudice adding that interests of all the sections of the State were kept in consideration.

As Union Health minister, Azad said that he sanctioned five medical colleges for the State so that young aspiring medicos would be trained within the State only to economize their training and degree costs adding that he expects State Government to soon commence the execution of these precious projects in a fast track mode.

Describing Chenab Valley as treasure trove of natural resources and quality human resource, Azad stated the he endeavoured in his very brief spell of two and a half years as Chief Minister put this region on the track of development and progress.

Azad said that though the neglect of decades could not be compensated in a short span of two and half years, yet I draw satisfaction from the fact that a beginning was made, adding that a process of creating basic infrastructure like power projects, roads, hospitals, schools, colleges, Tourism Development Authorities, etc was taken up vigorously and the results are discernible and encouraging. Azad assured the people that the BJP will not survive for more time and will soon start tottering under its own self-contradictions, since its agenda for election campaign was based on propaganda and false claims.

He urged the people to strengthen the vote base of Congress Party by ensuring the victory of Congress MLA’s to take the State on the path of progress, prosperity and harmony. “I need all seats from Chenab Valley and I am sure we will form the government in state. If we come to power I promise you all, we will serve the people in the best possible manner and unfold a structure of governance, based on efficiency, transparency and equity” he said while asking people to gear up for the Assembly elections which are likely to be held in November this year.

While addressing Saroori expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Ghulam Nabi Azad for evincing personal interest in the development of Inderwal constituency, Saroori said that Azad left no stone unturned in giving fillip to several sectors related to common masses by providing liberal funding from the central government in UPA I and II government. He hoped that the state in general and Inderwal in particular would receive affectionate patronage from Azad in future also.

Later Senior Congress leader and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammed Saroori hosted dinner here at his residence in Kishtwar in honour of Former Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.

MLC Sham Lal Bhagat, DDC Kishtwar Mohammad Javed Khan, DIG Batote-Doda range Ashkoor Wani, SSP Kishtwar Sanjay Kotwal, local Congress leaders and senior officers from civil, army and police administration attended the dinner.

MLA Saroori extended his good wishes to Ghulam Nabi Azad, who was recently nominated as Opposition Rajya Sabha Leader. Saroori also prayed for his good health and success.

Reciprocating the wishes, G N Azad prayed for peace, development and prosperity of the state and its people.

Azad appreciated the role of Saroori in maintaining communal harmony and his honest approach in dealing with political and development affairs.

Saroori chairs PUC meeting

SRINAGAR, JUNE 24: The Committee on Public Undertakings (PUC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Tuesday sought report about Action Taken Reports of the recommendations made by the Committee in its report 2013-14 from Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CA&PD).

The Committee, which met under the Chairmanship of MLA Mr. G. M. Saroori discussed working of the organization here today.

Legislators, Dr. Mustafa Kamal, Mr. A. R. Veeri, Mr. Nizamu-ul-Din Bhat, Mr. Charanjit Singh and Mr. Rani Bolria attended the meeting and gave their valuable suggestions for further improvement in the working of CA&PD department.

Principal Accountant General, J&K Dr. S. C. Pandey, Commissioner Secretary CA&PD Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan, Director CA &PD Kashmir, Director CA &PD Jammu and other officers of CA &PD besides senior officers of Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.

Saroori condole demise of Ch Mohammad Aslam

Kishtwar, June 18: - Senior Congress Leader and Member of Legislative Assembly, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has expressed shock and sorrow over the sad demise of Congress Veteran Legislator and former Minister and speaker Ch. Mohammad Aslam, who expired on Monday.

In his condolence message, Saroori described the Ch. Mohammad Aslam death a loss for the State in general and Surankote Constituency in particular. He maintained that Ch. Aslam was a man of masses and his contribution for the betterment and welfare of the down trodden people will be remembered for ever.

Saroori conveyed his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty Allah for eternal peace to the departed soul beside a place for him in heaven. He also prayed to Almighty Allah to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear irreparable loss.

Meanwhile Congress leaders including Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Mahinder Singh Parihar, Mohd Iqbal Keen, Ghulam Haider Wani, Mohammad Iqbal Teli, Asgar Khangi, Ghulam Qadir Wani, Altaf Malik, Piyaray Lal Sharma, Tariq Wani, Mohd Aslam Saroori, Rakesh Kumar, Thakur Surinder Singh, Mohd Shafi Saroori, Sher Singh, Kailash Kumar, Ch Issaq, Ch Masoodi, Shamsa Din, Abdul Latief, Mohd Amin Naik, Ghulam Mohd Kohli, Farooq Want, Akhtar Hussain Tatani, Noor Din, Chowdhary Nazir Ahmed, Gh Qadir Tappal, Basher Ahmed Ahanger, Mohammad Saleem, Abdul Hameed, Abdul Jabbar, Farooq Ahmed Kiraypak, Bashir Ahmed Sheikh, Ch Abdul Rashir Kandar, Sarfraz Khan, Haji Gh Mohd Mir, Haji Abdul Latief, Haji Gh Hussain, Bashir Ahmed Sirwal, Mohd Ramzzan Wani, Hafiz Farooq Ahmed Drought, Ch Noor Maey, Ch Hasham Din, Haji Qayoom, Gul Mohammad, Mahan Chand, Musarat Naik, Safdar Wani, Firoz Din Malik, Parvez Ganie, Sher Mohd, President IYC Inderwal Mohammad latief Mughal, Vice President IYC Inderwal Shaikh Basharat, Vice President NSUI Ahmer Sehzad, Youth Congress Leader Randeep Thakur, Firdous Maker, Suman Bhandari also condole the sad demise of Ch. Mohammad Aslam

Saroori visited Bhalessa; annihilates JKNPP from Inderwal Constituency

Avail benefits of the welfare schemes urge labour workers to get their names registered with the Labour Department

Bhalessa (Doda), June 17: - Inderwal Jammu Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) suffered a major jolt when senior JKNPP leader from Thathri Doda, Mohd Rafiq Batt along with score of his supporters joins Indian National Congress (INC) in present of Congress MLA from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori in a simple but impressive function here at Tehsil Thathri.

Welcoming the new entrants, Congress MLA G M Saroori said their joining the party would further strengthen the Congress party and said "It is high time to further spread message of the party in every village and hamlet of Jammu and Kashmir particularly erstwhile district Doda," he said and asserted that policies and programmes of the party were formulated by incorporating wishes of every section of the society.

New Entrants explain the reason of joining in the Congress party said that the visionary leadership of dynamic leader G M Saroori has given new dimension to the policy of Congress to achieve the goal of Naya and Khushal Chenab Valley (Erstwhile Doda district) and political stability and prosperity in the region that's why they are joining in Congress party beside said that MLA Saroori has worked for the Inderwal’s development and is proud to be a part of it today.

Earlier Saroori addressed nine separate meetings at Bharnoo, Khanpura, Koonan, Dagroon, Hutton, Bathri, Bhatyas, Jakyas and Chinyas areas of district Doda, Saroori said "Congress has a vision to address aspirations of (people from) all regions and sub-regions of the state," and also held meeting with party workers at Bhalessa and Thathri to review performance of the party in the recently- held Lok Sabha elections.

Saroori was accompanied by all the sectoral officers of Revenue, PHE, Education, PDD, PWD, Social Welfare, CAPD, PMGSY and Health beside Prominent persons including senior citizens, Sarpanches, panches and social and political activists attended the meetings.

He said that the Government has taken several initiatives for the welfare of the workers and labourers. He said that Rs. 8.00 crore have been distributed among the registered construction workers by the Department of Labour and over 10,000 construction labourers have been registered in Inderwal Constituency so far.

Saroori asked the workers to come forward and get their names registered with the Labour Department so that they can avail benefits of the welfare schemes launched by the Government for them.

He said that Congress never endorsed double standards or hollow sloganeering for voting consideration but believes in tangible actions for the betterment and uplift of poor, downtrodden, needy people and vision of Congress party is reflected in NREGA, right to Free & Compulsory Education, opening of new Anganwari Centres, launching of various financial assistance schemes in the state.

Various deputations from various parts of Bhalessa and Thathri area also called on Saroori, and apprised him of different issues pertaining to development and other natures. He (Saroori) assured the deputationist’s that the genuine demands related to general public will be taken up with the concerned quarters and will be given due consideration.

Saroori convened Public Darbar distributed 30 lacks cheques

Inspected Tourism Huts enquired about the availability of food stock and supplies

Chatroo (Kishtwar), June 13: - To redress grievances of people at their door steps especially those living in far flung and hilly areas, Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today convened Public Darbar at Mugalmaidan and Chatroo and also reviewed progress of ongoing developmental works in the area.

Among others, Tehsildar Chatroo, XEN PHE, R&B, PMGSY, AEE PDD, ZEO Chatroo, officials of RDD, In-charge DY SP Chatroo, prominent citizens, Sarpanches/ Panches, other district officers of all departments also attended the Darbar.

While speaking on the occasion Saroori enjoined upon the officers to work with devotion and dedication for the socio-economic development, benefit and welfare of the people living in the area. Regarding progress of different ongoing developmental works in the area, he directed the concerned executing agencies to redouble their efforts for their time bound completion.

Various demands and grievances were raised by the people during the darbar, which include deficiency of staff in various schools, augmentation of Power and Drinking water distribution system, Land Compensation issues, replacement of damaged transformers and old worn wires, inadequate ration supply, bad condition of different roads, regarding land compensation for the land owners which has been acquired by PMGSY department, timely supply of seeds and fertilizers to farmers besides various other demands were highlighted during the darbar.

Saroroi directed the Horticulture, Agriculture Officer and Social Welfare Officer to aware the people about various schemes launched by the state as well as central government for their betterment.

He listened to the demands patiently and assured the people that their genuine demands would be redressed in a time bound manner. He also issued directions on spot for the redress of the genuine demands of the people to the concerned officers.

Earlier, Saroori inspected Tourism Huts beside enquired about the availability of stock and supplies in the area. He also met with the various deputations at Dadpeth and Mugalmaidan and passed onspot directions to the concerned officers for immediate redressal of their grievances and also directed the concerned executing agencies and officers to speed up the pace of work of the ongoing developmental works for their time bound completion.

Later, Saroori distributed 30 lacks cheques of financial assistance among the beneficiaries under old age pensions scheme.

Saroori sought people’s full cooperation for maintaining the development tempo

Convenes public meeting at Bhalessa

Bhalessa, June 12: - Senior Congress MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori convened the public meeting at Bhalessa area to review the status of ongoing development works in Goila, Malanoo, Bitolla, Chabba, Kanoo, Tanta, Kencha, Draman, Wani Pura, Nagni, Kansoo and other areas of Bhalessa district Doda besides taking stock of people problems.

Among others sarpanchs, panchs, Congress Leaders/Workers officers of different departments besides large number of locals were present on the occasion.

Several deputations also called on the MLA Saroori during his visit and apprised him about their problems. The demands which were projected by the locals pertained to repair and renovation of lanes, drains, sanctioning of IAY cases, Link roads, Health Sub-Centre, Electrification of remaining villages, up-gradation of schools, improvement drinking water and other day to day problems.

Saroori gave a patient hearing to the deputationists and assured them that their genuine demands will be addressed at the earliest. He issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers to attend the burning issues instantly.

Addressing various public meetings Saroori exhorted upon the officers to ensure enhanced basic amenities to the people across the Inderwal constituency. He asked the concerned authorities to ensure timely and quality completion of development works. He sought early completion of schemes and programmes launched for their welfare.

He said that an effective monitoring mechanism has been put in place to enforce accountability and transparency in implementation of development works in the state.

Exhorting upon the Sarpanchs and Panchs to perform their duties with utmost care and concern, he said that Government has given them adequate powers to ensure better development at the grass root level. He said that the developmental activities initiated by the Government have changed the socio-economic profile of the people of the State. He also stressed the need to develop trust and maintain coordination among PRIs and administration for speedy development and better delivery of Government schemes on the ground.

En-route Saroori interacted with the locals and highlighted the achievements in the area and sought their full cooperation for maintaining the development tempo.

Later Saroori met with youth of the area and appealed them to re-double their efforts in promoting the pro-poor policies, decisions of Congress. He (Saroori) added that Rahul Gandhi AICC vice- president has conferred huge responsibility on the shoulders of youth to strengthen the Congress Party at grass root level.

Saroori hails Congress party decision for elevation of Azad as Opposition Rajya Sabha Leader

Local leaders also hailed Congress President decision.

Kishtwar, June 11: - Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori Tuesday hailed elevation of Ghulam Nabi Azad as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha.

According to a statement, Saroori said that this decision of Congress President Sonia Gandhi will help Congress to strengthen its mandate and regain foothold all over India.

“Congress president deserves appreciation for this decision which prima facia will put Congress into a better position. Nation requires guidance of person like Ghulam Nabi Azad at this juncture,” Saroori said.

Meanwhile Senior Congress Leader Ghulam Mustafa Azad, Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Mahinder Singh Parihar, Mohammad Iqbal Keen, Asgar Khangi, Altaf Hussain Malik, Bashir Ahmed, Ravi Kumar, Tariq Wani, Randeep Thakur, Ahmer Sehzad Butt, Akhtar Tatani, Chowdhary Misroo, Chowdhary Issaq, Tariq Mintoo, Mansoor Mattoo, Khalid Hussain Sheikh, Hens Raj, Bashir Ahmed Sirwal, Mohd Iqbal Teli, Ghulam Haider Wani Company, Haji Ghulam Mohammad, Musarat Ahmed and people of Chenab Valley have also hailed Congress President decision.

Saroori held meeting with District Administration Kishtwar and Managements of GVK and LnT companies

Held public redressal meeting at Sigdi Chatroo

Kishtwar, June 09: - Congress MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today held a meeting with District Administration Kishtwar and Managements of M/S GVK Power Project and Lnt Company.

Threadbare discussion was held on to release immediately the balanced amount to the land owners as compensation on account of acquisition of land and rehabilitation of affected families due to construction of Rattle Power Project at Drabshallah.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Javed Ahmed Khan, Vice Chairman GVK Parosna Reddy, MD Lnt Kailash Sharma, sectoral officers and others were present in the meeting.

In the meeting it was decided that GVK Energy Limited will give preference to local un-employment youth of Drabshalla block at first instance including to those families whose land were acquired for the project. After adjustment of unemployed youths from Drabshalla, the company will give preference to unemployed youths of Kishtwar District and adjoining areas as the same was agreed in principle by the management while signing the MoU with government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Discussion on Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (RR) plan was also discussed in detail and DC Kishtwar directed management to speed up RR plan so that people of the area will take benefit.

In the meeting it was also decided that GVK Company will recruit in the Rattle power project instead of LnT Company. GVK Company also agreed to absorb all Civil engineers in the said power project through proper procedure by notification.

Later Saroori held a public grievance redressal meeting at far flung areas of Sigdi area of Chatroo block of Kishtwar District.

A large number of people of villages Mulchitter, Malwar, Karal Pura, Mar Khal, Heewal , Bugnaar, Shaan Gaam, Darwal Mohallah, Bhata, Balana etc including Panchs and Sarpanchs of the adjoining Panchayats participated in the meeting.

The people apprised Saroori about various problems being faced by them. They raised the issues of the irregular distribution of ration in the CAPD outlets, electricity, infrastructure, shortage of teaching staff in schools, non-payment of MGNREGA wages and unavailability of mid day meal ration in schools. People also highlighted the poor condition of various water supply schemes in the area and demanded to ensure regular supply of clean drinking water to all villages.

Saroori after listening to the problems of people, sought reports from the concerning officers while most of the issues were settled on the spot.

While addressing the people, Saroori said he will leave no stone unturned to ensure equal development in all the areas of Inderwal Constituency. He asked the officers and engineers to ensure quick response in their respective jurisdiction in this hour of need. He said there should be no laxity in this regards. He said prosperity of poor people is high on the agenda, adding the steps taken in this direction are showing encouraging results. He asked people to extend full cooperation in taking forward development projects in the areas.

Later, Saroori distributed cheques of financial assistance among the beneficiaries under old age pensions scheme beside distributed appointment orders among eleven newly appointed ReT teachers of Sigdi area.

Among prominent Bidya Lal Sharma, Chowdhary Qasim, Abdul Hamid Bhawani, Taraq Hussain Mintoo, Abdul Lateif Shah, Mohammad Amin, Haji Jamal Din, Ghulam Mouhideen, Shabir Ahmed Dev, Mohd Iqbal Bandey, Santosh Kumar, Pershant Bhandari and people in large number were present on the occasion.

Public strike against 850 MW Rattle HEP ended

Kishtwar June 8: The week long phased wise strike of general public of Drabshalla and its adjoining areas against 850 MW Rattle Hydro Electrical Power Project ended today after company Vice Chairman Prasona Reddy on the initiative of MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori agreed all the demands raised by the people of Drabshalla.

As per the details, the dead lock between the public and management of the project ended during a meeting between MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, project management headed by Vice Chairman Prasona Reddy and general public at Drabshalla where various demands related to the unemployment were discussed at length.

Speaking on the occasion, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori showed his anger and resentment against the management for adjusting the outsider in Rattle power Project at the cost of jobs reserved for local unemployed youths of District Kishtwar and urged upon the Chairman M/S GVK Energy Limited to give preference to local un-employment youth of Drabshalla block at first instance including to those families who give their land for the project.

He said that after adjustment of unemployed youths from I Drabshalla, the company must give preference to unemployed youths of Kishtwar District and adjoining areas as the same was agreed in principal by the management while signing the MoU with government of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that one member of each family whose land has come under the alignment of the said project must be given job opportunity and thanked the management for adjusting 50 land owners who today joined in the project.

Saroori also urged upon the management to speed up Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (RR) plan so that people of the area will take benefit).

He also appeals to the people to allow project management to carry on with the work in the project and hail the progress of ongoing work. He urged the company to complete the project at stipulated time.

While addressing the gathering, Prasona Reddy assured the people and local representative that the company will stick to its guide line and added that all the demands with regard to RR Plan will be implemented in totality which includes construction of hospital, school, roads and several other welfare initiatives that has been promised by the company during various public and government meetings.

On the assurance of company head, the protesters called off the protest and assured the project management that they will cooperate with authorities in case all the demands raised by the people will be agreed.

The project management along with MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammed Saroori will also held a meeting with administration today wherein the final touch will be given of RR Plan and other public related welfare programs to be taken in hand by the project management in future.

Losing or winning of a game is immaterial but participating as worthy sports persons: Saroori

Munna cricket-XI won Khara Cricket Tournament

Khara (Doda), 02 June: - Munna Cricket Club-XI won the final match of Khara Cricket Tournament by beating Chabba XI in super over. Youth Congress Leader from Inderwal Sharik Ahmed Saroori son of MLA Inderwal Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Saroori was the Chief Guest on the function and was attended by large number.

Ghulam Nabi Butt brother of MLA Bhaderwah Mohammad Sharief Niaz and Asgar Hussain Khangi Congress Block President Thathri was the guest of honour beside Ahmer Sehzad, Shameem Wani, Tanveer Wani, Hilal Ahmed were also present on the occasion.

In the final match of the Tournament played at Khara Sports Stadium, Munna XI thrashed Chabba XI in a super over after Munna XI set target of 15 runs in one over and Chabba XI could manage only 5 runs. Earlier due to bad weather the match was reduced to 15 over’s. Munna Cricket Club-XI won the toss and elected to bowl first. While batting Chabba XI set 129 runs target for Chabba XI in 15 over’s. Chasing the target Munna XI could manage only 128 in 13.4 over’s and the match ended in a draw

For Munna XI, Babar Hussain top scored with 53 runs off 37 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes, Tariq Ahmed Butt was the pick of the bowlers who bagged 3 important wickets for 19 runs in his 3 overs, while Suhail & Tanvir took 2 wickets each.

57 teams drawn from Erstwhile Doda district and adjoining areas took part in the tournament organized by Khara Cricket Committee, under the supervision of the organizing committee including Jaffar Butt and Zubair Ahmed Paray.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest Sharik Saroori said losing or winning of a game is immaterial but participating as worthy sports persons, performing with best capacity and maintaining quality of conduct while playing is counted a lot at the end of the day. He appreciated efforts of organizers in promoting grassroots cricket. He said that cricket is a passion amongst Indians, be it children, youth or the elderly and their is a need to promote this sports in rural areas as well so the youths of this area could prove their talent.

Sharik Saroori also assured people of Khara that with the help of MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori within a year a cricket stadium will be build in Khara area and announced a cricket kit for Khara Cricket club and distributed Rs 12, 500 to the winning team and Rs 10,000 to the runner up team.

Saroori, Ghulam Nabi Butt and Asgar Khangi also distributed trophies to Man of the Series to Sajjad Hussain of Munna XI who scored 217 runs and took 14 wickets in the tournament. Baba Hussain bagged Man of the Match trophy for his brilliant knock of 53 runs.

The match was officiated by Rameez Raja and Shafqat Hussain. The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Jaffar Hussain, Sajjad Hussain Paray and Ghulam Nabi, convener technical committee.