Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team at General Headquarters after their victory over India in the Under-19 Asia Cup final, calling the achievement a moment of pride for the nation. According to ISPR, he congratulated the players, management, and officials, praising their discipline, unity, and fearless performance. Field Marshal Asim Munir urged the young cricketers to maintain high professional standards and represent Pakistan with pride on and off the field, adding that the country’s youth are the backbone of its future. The U19 team thanked the army chief for his encouragement, saying the recognition had boosted their motivation to perform even better.