Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif couldn’t help but smile when comedian Syed Shafat Ali took to the stage to congratulate the Pakistan Hockey Team for their outstanding performance in the 2024 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final.

Ali’s shocking example of the Prime Minister left the audience in stitches even Prime Minister Shehbaz himself laughed.

Addressing the event, Prime Minister Shehbaz praised the hockey team for its outstanding performance and said: “I congratulate the Pakistan hockey team for making people proud at the international level. The resumption of Pakistan hockey is a testament to your hard work and dedication.”

In a moment, the Prime Minister recalled his previous encounter with Shafaat Ali, prompting laughter from the audience by saying that he was “wounded” by his comedic talent.

Pushed by the Prime Minister, Shafaat Ali admitted that there was a problem in showing the Prime Minister directly. But, with the prime minister’s encouragement, Shehbaz reproduced Sharif’s voice and methods perfectly, much to the delight of the people.

Ali ironically, in the voice of the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister of the Youth Program Rana Mashud has ordered hockey players to enter various government departments within a week or face the consequences of discussing other issues with him. . joke that drew hearty laughter from the audience.

Prime Minister Shehbaz took the opportunity to express his commitment to the revival of sports in the country to speed up the process of attracting hockey players to government institutions.

As a token of appreciation, checks of $1 million each were distributed among the members of the hockey team for their outstanding performance in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, a milestone for Pakistani hockey after a 13-year wait. prestigious competition.

The event not only celebrated the achievements of the hockey team but also showcased the power of humor in bringing people together, with Shafat Ali’s likeness adding extra fun to the proceedings.