Rustam-i-Karachi

Published September 2, 2005

KARACHI, Sep 1: Shahzad Pehalwan of Liaquatabad Town has become the Rustam-i-Karachi Dangal by overpowering Rafiq Pehalwan from North Karachi Town in the final, said a press release on Thursday.

Shahzad showed better technique in the final and won the half an hour contest within ten minute to thrill the large number of audience.

Shahzad Pehalwan got Rs 20,000 for winning the title while Rafiq was content with Rs10,000.—APP

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