SAHIWAL: A video of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif playing cricket and football with children and students in Sahiwal is attracting attention on social media, prompting an interesting question: Is Maryam Nawaz a better cricketer or a footballer?
Maryam Nawaz inaugurated the first Maryam Nawaz Sports Arena in Sahiwal, a facility equipped with modern sports amenities. During the visit, she joined children and students in sporting activities and was seen playing both cricket and football.
The chief minister also inaugurated the Model Sadar Bazaar beautification project and the Model Agriculture Mall. She additionally launched the construction of a 27-kilometre dual carriageway connecting Sahiwal and Arifwala.
The Sports Arena is designed to provide modern facilities for sporting activities, while the Model Sadar Bazaar project aims to improve the urban environment and enhance the overall appearance of the commercial area.
وزیرِاعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف نے ساہیوال میں پہلا مریم نواز اسپورٹس ایرینا، ماڈل صدر بازار بیوٹیفیکشن منصوبے اور ماڈل ایگری کلچر مال کا افتتاح کر دیا۔ ساہیوال – عارف والا 27 کلومیٹر دو رویہ سڑک کے منصوبے کا بھی باقاعدہ آغاز کر دیا۔ اسپورٹس ایرینا میں جدید کھیلوں کی سہولیات، ماڈل صدر بازار میں بہتر شہری ماحول، ایگری کلچر مال میں کسانوں کے لیے معیاری بیج، کھاد، زرعی مشینری اور جدید زرعی خدمات ایک ہی چھت تلے فراہم کی جائیں گی۔ وزیرِاعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف کے ان ترقیاتی اقدامات کا مقصد ساہیوال میں شہری سہولیات کی بہتری، کھیلوں کے فروغ، کسانوں کی معاونت اور سفری سہولتوں کو جدید بنانا ہے۔
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— Government of Punjab (@GovtofPunjabPK) October 16, 2026
Meanwhile, the Model Agriculture Mall is intended to bring essential agricultural supplies and services under one roof, including quality seeds, fertilisers, agricultural machinery and modern farming services, making them more accessible to farmers.
These initiatives aim to improve civic facilities in Sahiwal, promote sports, support the farming community and modernise transport infrastructure.
One of the notable moments from the chief minister’s visit was her participation in cricket and football with children and students. The video has added a sporting dimension to her visit and sparked a light-hearted question for social media users.
What do you think: Is Maryam Nawaz better at cricket or football? Watch the video and decide for yourself!
