On Tuesday, Maulana Tariq Jameel met Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem at Tableeghi Markaz in Mian Channu and awarded him a Rs0.5 million cheque.
Arshad Nadeem made history last week with a 92.97-meter javelin throw at the Paris Olympics, earning Pakistan’s only gold medal.
Upon returning to Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, he received a hero’s welcome from a large crowd, including political leaders, social activists, sports board representatives, and top officials.
The welcome committee featured Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood, and former Railway Minister Saad Rafique.
In addition, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presented Arshad Nadeem with a cheque for Rs100 million. The Sindh government announced a prize of Rs50 million, and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori pledged Rs1 million.
The Punjab government is also starting civic projects in Mian Channu, Arshad Nadeem’s hometown, including new electric transmission lines and road construction.
