Chief Minister Sindh Qaim Ali Shah and Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad have expressed best wishes to the Pakistan cricket team.—APP/File photo

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a holiday on Wednesday when Pakistan and India are going to play the semi-final match of the ICC World Cup.

According to a statement issued from the Governor House, Chief Minister Sindh Qaim Ali Shah and Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad announced the holiday.

The two leaders also expressed best wishes to the Pakistan cricket team and asked the people to pray for the semi-final win, the statement said.

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