Compensation announced for Taslim Arif’s family
March 18, 2008
KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Monday announced financial assistance of 1.2 million rupees for the widow of the late Taslim Arif, a former Pakistan Test wicket-keeper, and the induction of his two sons in the bank’s service.
The announcement was made by NPB Chief Syed Ali Raza at a condolence meeting held for the late Taslim Arif at a local hotel here on Monday under the auspices of bank’s sports department.
While eulogising the services and contribution of the late Taslim for Pakistan and NBP in cricket, Syed Ali Raza described him as a great human being and a lively character. The former wicket-keeper/opening batsman Taslim Arif died here on Thursday night due to lung infection.
“I have never seen such outpouring of grief for Taslim Arif. The presence of such a large number of his fans at this meeting here and at his funeral was a great tribute and compliment for the late Taslim,” Syed Ali Raza said.
Speaking on the occasion former Pakistan captain and wicket-keeper Wasim Bari said that in spite of Taslim being his adversary and competitor behind the stumps, he always respected him.
He declared him an outstanding cricketer both as batsman and wicket-keeper. Taslim’s elder brother Naseem Arif in his vote of thanks said he and his family got a lot of strength and support in this hour of grief and difficult time and particularly thanked the NBP management for their assistance for the grieved family.
Others who also spoke on the occasion included former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad, former Pakistan hockey captain Islahuddin, NBP SEVP Dr Mirza Abrar Baig, Test cricketers Iqbal Qasim, Haroon Rasheed, Mohsin Khan, Salahuddin Ahmed, Group Editor Sports ‘The News’ Gul Hameed Bhatti, KCCA President Dr S M A Shah, Secretary Prof Sirjul Islam Bukhari, former KCCA President Munir Hussain, and KHA Secretary Gulfraz Khan. The condolence meeting was largely attended by former Test cricketers, NBP officials and sports organisers.
The announcement was made by NPB Chief Syed Ali Raza at a condolence meeting held for the late Taslim Arif at a local hotel here on Monday under the auspices of bank’s sports department.
While eulogising the services and contribution of the late Taslim for Pakistan and NBP in cricket, Syed Ali Raza described him as a great human being and a lively character. The former wicket-keeper/opening batsman Taslim Arif died here on Thursday night due to lung infection.
“I have never seen such outpouring of grief for Taslim Arif. The presence of such a large number of his fans at this meeting here and at his funeral was a great tribute and compliment for the late Taslim,” Syed Ali Raza said.
Speaking on the occasion former Pakistan captain and wicket-keeper Wasim Bari said that in spite of Taslim being his adversary and competitor behind the stumps, he always respected him.
He declared him an outstanding cricketer both as batsman and wicket-keeper. Taslim’s elder brother Naseem Arif in his vote of thanks said he and his family got a lot of strength and support in this hour of grief and difficult time and particularly thanked the NBP management for their assistance for the grieved family.
Others who also spoke on the occasion included former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad, former Pakistan hockey captain Islahuddin, NBP SEVP Dr Mirza Abrar Baig, Test cricketers Iqbal Qasim, Haroon Rasheed, Mohsin Khan, Salahuddin Ahmed, Group Editor Sports ‘The News’ Gul Hameed Bhatti, KCCA President Dr S M A Shah, Secretary Prof Sirjul Islam Bukhari, former KCCA President Munir Hussain, and KHA Secretary Gulfraz Khan. The condolence meeting was largely attended by former Test cricketers, NBP officials and sports organisers.
