Shehbaz takes notice of national footballer selling 'jalebis'; to host Muhammad Riaz at PM House

Pakistani footballer Muhammad Riaz, who had been selling jalebis in Hangu, has been invited to the Prime Minister's House.

Deputy Commissioner Hangu, Gohar Zaman Wazir, told Geo News that Muhammad Riaz will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at 2 PM on Wednesday. "We have made all the necessary arrangements for his visit," he said.

Expressing his gratitude, Muhammad Riaz thanked Geo News for highlighting his struggles and bringing them to the attention of higher authorities.

Riaz, who hails from Hangu, was once a national footballer and represented Pakistan in the 2018 Asian Games. However, after a ban on departmental sports, he lost hope and turned to selling jalebis in Hangu Bazaar to support his family.

The prime minister took notice of his plight after a video of him selling jalebis on the streets went viral.