Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Public Health Engineering, Malik Pakhtun Yar Khan, has expressed pride in the outstanding performance of local hockey player Safian Khan at the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament. The Minister highlighted Khan’s significant role in propelling the national team to the finals and earning the Man of the Tournament honor.

According to Directorate General Information and PRs – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Minister Khan praised Safian Khan for not only bringing glory to Bannu but also enhancing Pakistan’s reputation worldwide through his exceptional skills in hockey. Despite the lack of local facilities, Khan’s success is a testament to the abundant talent in the region. The Minister also reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to supporting sports, promising to provide necessary resources and encouragement to athletes across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.