Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi sat down with Prime Minister's Youth Program Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan to talk about advancing sports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and aiding young athletes.
The conversation centered on spotting emerging talent in the province and enabling promising players to reach national and international competitions.
Both parties stressed the need to hone young athletes' abilities and create pathways for them to move forward in their sports, while also encouraging participation across various disciplines.
Afridi and Mashhood underlined how sport can engage youth in constructive activities, urging broader involvement alongside talent scouting and development.
The meeting also covered Pakistan's long-term sports development, highlighting the importance of giving up-and-coming athletes the support required to succeed.
Key topics remained talent identification, skill building and access to competitive chances as they considered ways to fortify the nation's sporting future.
Shaheen Afridi is due to play in the upcoming home ODI tri-series against England and Sri Lanka, after Pakistan's recent 2-1 T20I series win over Sri Lanka.
