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PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Hails Pakistan’s Victory Over Netherlands in T20 World Cup Opener

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Lahore, February 7, 2026 – The Europe Today: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday congratulated the nation on Pakistan national cricket team’s victory against the Netherlands national cricket team in their opening match of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup.

The prime minister lauded the outstanding performance of the Pakistani players and paid tribute to both the team and its management for their collective efforts. He said the national side displayed excellent cricket and won the hearts of fans with an impressive all-round performance.

Terming the win a successful start to Pakistan’s World Cup campaign, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed confidence that the team would maintain its winning momentum in the matches ahead. He also conveyed his best wishes for the continued success of the national cricket team throughout the remainder of the tournament.