KARACHI: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon met and honoured boxer Shaheer Afridi following his victory against an Indian opponent during a tense phase in Pakistan-India relations.

Mr Afridi had secured a major victory on May 3 in Thailand by defeating India’s undefeated boxer Tarjot Singh in the fourth round. With this win, Shaheer Afridi is now ranked among the top 50 middleweight boxers in the world.

During the meeting held at the Central Police Office, the IGP congratulated Mr Afridi on behalf of the police force and the nation, praising his outstanding performance and symbolic triumph in the boxing ring.

In recognition of his achievement, Mr Afridi was awarded one basic salary and a certificate of appreciation.

Published in Dawn, May 14th, 2025