Allied Bank and PCB sign deal for school cricket programme
The Pakistan Cricket Board and Allied Bank Limited signed a memorandum of understanding at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday to promote the Talent Hunt Programme for Schools 2026-27.
Partnership details and funding
The agreement was finalized with the support of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Allied Bank CEO Aizid Razzaq Gill. The signing ceremony included officials Sumair Ahmed Syed and Abid Anwar who put their names on the document. Allied Bank will contribute one hundred million rupees to fund the initiative.
Scope of the initiative
School children in one thousand four hundred institutions across one hundred districts will receive professional gear and equipment. The partnership aims to provide logistics and clothing to support grassroots development nationwide. Both groups agreed to keep this collaboration active for future years.
Goal of the alliance
The organizations intend to nurture young talent through this structured support system. This effort focuses on discovering new players at the school level. The funding ensures that necessary resources reach students in participating areas.
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- Associated Press of Pakistan
- Business Recorder
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