Pakistani cricket fans have been campaigning to wear Army caps in PSL final in response to Indian team’s tribute to their army.
This could have been a befitting response to India, however, the DG ISPR, Major General Asif Ghafoor has advised against it, saying that ‘sports are beyond politics’. By displaying true professionalism, the Pakistani armed forces have yet again taken the moral high ground.
The head of armed forces media wing took to Twitter to acknowledge the nation’s love for their army.
Dear Pakistanis u are desirous to put on military style caps/shirts during PSL Final. Pak Armed Forces humbly acknowledge your love & support. Sports are beyond politics & we believe that our bondage is beyond such gestures alone. Enjoy the game in CityOfLights.#PakistanZindabad
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) March 14, 2019
He further added that ‘our bondage is beyond such gestures alone’.
In another tweet from his personal account, Asif Ghafoor shared an image comparing 2009 with 2019., attributing the successful return of cricket to the ‘unwavering support of the resilient Pakistani Nation for their Armed Forces & LEAs’.
https://twitter.com/peaceforchange/status/1106118367059034113
Social media is all praise for the military’s stance and everyone is sharing their views on the matter.
https://twitter.com/Munnipti/status/1106205275634192384
A number of Pakistanis are still insisting on paying tribute to the army.
https://twitter.com/SanaSayemRao/status/1106200539744923649
https://twitter.com/SalmanOfficial7/status/1106257746150723586
Perfectly summed up.
تھپڑ سے ڈر نہیں لگتا صاحب، جنرل آصف کے ٹویٹس سے ڈرلگتا ہے۔ انڈین میڈیا 😜
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) March 14, 2019
Indians will be regretting their move.
بھارتیوں شروع تم نے کیا تھا۔۔
ختم ہم کریں گے😌😌
پاکستان پائندہ باد ✌✌ pic.twitter.com/UAjaeSmxv3— سمعیہ (@samiya_yasmine) March 14, 2019
Very unlike India.
https://twitter.com/ImranPTI313/status/1106201654360195072
United we stand.
https://twitter.com/1OfficialSalman/status/1106273443438309376
Law enforcement agencies and armed forces have a huge role in bringing cricket back.
آصف سر آپ لوگ مبارک باد کے مستحق ہو 👏👏👏
کہا پاکستان سے کرکٹ رُوٹھ گی تھی
کہاں ماشاءاللہ غیرملکی آرہے کرکٹ کھیلنے 👏👏الله آپکی قربانیوں کا اجر دے 🌹
— محــترمـــہ آفـــریــن (@QuratulainHader) March 14, 2019
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