Pakistani volunteers in Athens

Published August 27, 2004

ATHENS, Aug 26: Pakistan is not only being represented in the Athens Olympics by its athletes also by 17 Pakistani expatriates who are working as volunteers. Wearing multi-coloured volunteers uniform these Athens-based Pakistanis are a source of inspiration and a role models for others.

The Greek Government has appreciated their services and support and has termed them "the most valued humans" who are sharing big responsibilities for the conduct of a successful and smooth Olympics.

VOLUNTEERS: Badar Munir Sindhu, Ejaz ul Haq, Majid Ghughtai, Irfan Taimur, Adul Razzaq Khan, Asif Mahmood Bajwa, Faisal Khan, Israr Amjad, Ahsan ullah, Ali Imran Sindu, Muhammad Asjad, Arif Majeed Butt, Chaudhary Aman Ullah, Shamas Waqar, Naveed Hussain, Badar Munir Sindu, Mubashar Hussain, Raseed Bashir. -APP

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