RISJA grand ceremony held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

RISJA grand ceremony held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

A simple yet dignified ceremony was held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to mark the completion of 40 years of the journalistic career of senior sports journalist and ‘RISJA’ Chairman, Shakeel Ahmed Awan.
Speaking on the occasion, senior journalists Asghar Ali Mubarak, Abu Bakr bin Talat, and Ambreen Ali lauded his contributions as a sports journalist and called for him to be honored with a national award. Asghar Ali Mubarak highlighted his leadership achievements in the field of sports journalism. In his address, Shakeel Awan acknowledged every member of the journalistic community and appreciated their contributions. He also commended the RISJA leadership ,The ‘RISJA’ MEMENTO OF HONOR Award were presentented to senior sports journalist and ‘Pride of Performance’ recipient Abdul Mohi Shah, President Abu Bakr bin Talat, Senior Vice President Zulfiqar Baig, Vice President Asghar Ali Mubarak, Dr. Zahid Awan, Asim Pirji, Aqeel Anjum, Nasir Abbas Naqvi,Imran Satti, Raja Sohail, Jabbar Faisal, Muhammad Wasi Shah,Awais Abbasi,Miss Rozina Ali, Miss Mariya Rajput,Miss Fazeela,Hafiz Ubaid,Abdulah Jabar and Pakistan Cricket Baord media repsentative Haseeb Mansoor and other .
Additionally, Rohan Patel and David—media representatives accompanying the visiting English cricket team—were honored with the ‘RISJA Commemorative Shield’. Pakistan vs. England ODI match in a triangular international series took place in Rawalpindi after a long hiatus of 21 years. This historic encounter concluded with a memorable victory for Pakistan. Prior to this match—part of a triangular ODI series held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 20, 2026—the last bilateral One Day International (ODI) match between Pakistan and England in Pakistan had taken place on December 21, 2005.