Former speedster Shoaib Akhtar has been appointed as an ambassador for the Motorway Police of Pakistan.
The news was announced by the Rawalpindi Express himself on his Twitter account. The 45-year-old posted a picture of himself with Motorway and Highway Police Inspector-General Kaleem Iman and his team.
Proud to be associated with Motorway Police of Pakistan as an ambassador. Will InshAllah play my part in creating awareness about road safety & inform people about traffic laws. We should all become an example for citizens to abide by laws#motorway #pakistan #RawalpindiExpress pic.twitter.com/Z8UaY0310N
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 21, 2021
In the post, where he can be seen accepting a shield from the Motorway Police, announced to his followers that he was proud to be an ambassador to the Motorway Police of Pakistan. He also promised to take up the task of raising awareness about traffic laws and road safety.
“Will InshAllah play my part in creating awareness about road safety and informing people about traffic laws,” he wrote.
Earlier, Akhtar had bestowed praise on young sensation Shahnawaz Dahani who has topped the Pakistan Super League bowlers’ table. In an interview, the former pacer commended many rising PSL players for their great performances.
He said players get to reach the right platform through PSL which then gives them the space to perform really well. “It is heartening to see crickets hailing from all over Pakistan playing in the league. It is my wish to have these new players come to the forefront and play,” he said.
