A new chapter of hope and opportunity is set to unfold as Pakistan\u2019s street child football team prepares to depart for Mexico on Saturday to participate in the upcoming Street Child Football World Cup.
\nThis will be Pakistan\u2019s fourth appearance in the global event, with the team receiving support from Muslim Hands and the Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme. The initiative aims to empower marginalized youth through sports while drawing international attention to the challenges faced by street children.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, Team Lead Rehan Tahir described the initiative as a structured and impactful effort to uplift underprivileged children. \u201cOur goal is to connect children with sports at national, regional, and global levels, while ensuring their fundamental rights \u2014 the right to dream, to play, to education, and to identity,\u201d he said.
\nThe Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme, in collaboration with Muslim Hands, is backing the team not only for participation in the tournament but also to highlight issues related to child protection, access to education and equal opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Pakistan.
\nThe 10-member squad representing the country includes Abdullah, Mubashir Shah, Muhammad Hamad, Nadeem Hussain, Muhammad Mustafa, Muhammad Essa, Shahid Anjum, Muhammad Kashif, Muhammad Bilal, and Muhammad Ibrahim, drawn from various parts of the country.
\nPakistan has a commendable record in the Street Child Football World Cup, having finished runners-up in previous editions held in Russia and Qatar, and securing third place in Brazil achievements that brought international recognition to the country.
\nUpon arrival in Mexico, the team will be received by members of the overseas Pakistani community, including Hamza Arshad and Usman Ansari, reflecting strong support from Pakistanis living abroad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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