QUETTA: Fast bowler Naseem Shah was conferred honorary Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank on Saturday evening.

A function in this regard was held at the Quetta Central Police Office, where Inspector General of Police, Balochistan, Abdul Khaliq Sheikh, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Zahid Saleem and other high-level officials were also present.

“I will always be an ambassador of Balochistan and plead its case,” Mr Shah said at the ceremony.

He said the province is beautiful and known for its hospitality and strong traditions.

“Since childhood, I was frightened of police and today I am wearing a police uniform,” he remarked.

Naseem Shah, the fast bowler has become the goodwill ambassador a day before the Pakistan Super League exhibition match in Quetta between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi.

Published in Dawn, February 5th, 2023