President congratulates nation on hosting of Independence Cup

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ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday felicitated the nation on the successful hosting of Independence Cup, won by Pakistan cricket team with 2-1.

The president also congratulated the triumphant national cricket team.

He noted that prospects for holding of international cricket events have been paved with the success of Independence cup under the auspices of Pakistan Cricket Board.

The president also thanked the World XI for its cooperation, said a press release.

The event also proved that Pakistani nation was peaceful and loved the game of cricket, he added.