Haris Rauf, Pakistan’s fast bowler, has been nominated as the goodwill ambassador of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Parliamentary Task Force, raising his reputation both on and off the pitch.
This momentous declaration was made during a National Assembly session, where Rauf was welcomed by Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani.
It has been a great honour visiting the @NAofPakistan Parliament House, today. Witnessed democracy in action and learned so much about the legislative process. Honored to be appointed as an Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) today by @MNARomina and excited to… https://t.co/lMWxGUwrtC
— Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) June 15, 2023
Durrani expressed his satisfaction during the session in appointing the pacer as the goodwill ambassador of the SDGs Parliamentary Task Force.
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“I am pleased to announce him [Haris Rauf] today as the goodwill ambassador of the SDGs Parliamentary Task Force,” Durrani stated during the session.
Deputy Speaker @NAofPakistan Zahid Akram Durrani and Convener SDGs Parliamentary Task Force Ms. @MNARomina warmly welcomed SDGs good will ambassador famous cricketer Mr. @HarisRauf14 Rauf in Parliament House Islamabad today.#HarisRauf4SDGs pic.twitter.com/NVlsMURN2S
— SDGs Secretariat (@SecretariatSDGs) June 15, 2023
Durrani and Romina Khurshid, the Convener of the SDGs Parliamentary Task Force, welcomed the 29-year-old after the session. In acknowledgment of his new role, Haris was given a shield to mark the occasion.
This latest appointment adds to Haris’s list of honours during the last year. Earlier this year, the Islamabad police bestowed upon him the honorary status of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), further cementing his standing in the country.