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"You're proof that dreams come true," Shaniera congratulates Wasim Akram on receiving the Hilal-i-Imtiaz
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"You're proof that dreams come true," Shaniera congratulates Wasim Akram on receiving the Hilal-i-Imtiaz

She took to Instagram to share a sweet message for her husband on being awarded the civilian award.
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Updated 24 Mar, 2019

Wasim Akram was one of the many recipients of the Hilal-i-Imtiaz on Pakistan Day and, watching the moment, Shaniera Akram felt the proudest she had ever been.

She posted on Instagram a screengrab of Wasim being awarded the civilian award and shared a sweet message for her husband.

"He never really got a retirement but moments like this make it all worth while. Wasim Akram receiving the Hilal-i-Imtiaz for his contribution to Pakistan through his outstanding excellence in sport. What a proud moment," wrote Shaniera.

"You have shown the world that if you work hard and believe in yourself, no matter what background you come from, that you can achieve anything. You are the proof that dreams really do come true. You have made us all so proud in the past and continue to do so today. Congratulations Wasim Akram you deserve it."

The former Pakistan cricket captain retired from the sport in 2003. He was among the 127 people who were bestowed a civil award by President Arif Alvi in honour of their work for Pakistan's betterment.

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Naveed Jafri Mar 24, 2019 12:12pm
He is a worthy recipient
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HEMANT Mar 24, 2019 12:36pm
Congrats Wasim
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HEMANT Mar 24, 2019 12:36pm
Congrats Wasim Ji
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Pakman Mar 24, 2019 12:39pm
Congratulations! Has done the nation proud.
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Dr Ash Mar 24, 2019 12:40pm
He should be made minister of sports in Pakistan.
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Zindabhag Mar 24, 2019 12:43pm
it shows even with match fixing allegations literally doing nothing for pakistani cricket except world cup triumph in 1992 YOU CAN GET hilal e imtiaz waqar yonus thanks for bringing pakistan to lowest test ODI and T20 ranking as coach!
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Suhai Mar 24, 2019 12:58pm
Who cares and who knows about this award
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FAZ Mar 24, 2019 01:13pm
What about Wasim Akram plus guy?
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Harris Mar 24, 2019 01:17pm
Wasim Akram is a hero across the world. This was long overdue. A type 2 diabetic, he was told to leave sport by medics. He thought, I will show them. The greatest bowler in history. As stated by Lara, Atherton, Richie Benaud, Gavaskar .
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A pakistani Mar 24, 2019 01:20pm
Wasim Akram and his generation of Cricket players are the best thing that ever happened to Pakistan. He totally deserves this award.
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Citizen Mar 24, 2019 01:35pm
Congratulations Mr. Waseem Akram. When both live in same home then why public to know your love.
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riz1 Mar 24, 2019 01:49pm
Akram's contributions to cricket are great and numerous, He is a worthwhile recipient unlike a puppet of our overlords. Pakistan zindabad.
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Karachi King Mar 24, 2019 01:52pm
He deserve it. Many many congratulation to Waseem Akram and his beloved.
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Shahryar Shirazi Mar 24, 2019 02:06pm
From the rags and humble beginings of Lahore to this. Congrats Wasim
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ali Mar 24, 2019 02:28pm
Wasim Akram was a genius with the ball and arguably the best left armer ever seen by the game. However, his off field antics especially the findings of the reports carried out towards the end of his carrier warranted must more consideration before conferring a national recognition. World is a very strange place we live in; payment of 460 billion for the crime done makes the perpetrator a hero and brave person and proven guilty of corruption in sports get national recognition. Interesting; isn't it?
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krishnan Mar 24, 2019 02:35pm
Great going wasim
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Baber Saeed Mar 24, 2019 03:17pm
Regret does not qualify for this award.
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Azam Mar 24, 2019 03:41pm
Man famous for his bouncers, Yorkers and reverse swing deserves the award.
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Top shata Mar 24, 2019 04:37pm
Congrats to Wasim bahi He has represented Pakistan well and people still talk about him, a legend , swing ka sultan
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dean Mar 24, 2019 09:46pm
Well deserved who can forget your awesome display in the World Cup Final !! legend!!
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Akram Warraich Mar 25, 2019 12:07am
Pakistani Nation proud on you and your performance which was done in Career. Best of Luck
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Akram Warraich Mar 25, 2019 12:10am
Congratulate to you on receipt of rewards regarding Performance
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a Mar 25, 2019 12:20am
@Harris Great yes, greater ever, not sure ! I rate Malcolm Marshall as the best and most fearsome fast bowler to have played test cricket, followed by Michael Holding.
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Manish Mar 25, 2019 07:16am
He is one of great in world. Congratulations to him.
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Zulfiqar Mar 25, 2019 09:51pm
Brilliant bowler indeed. Top fast bowler along with Imran and Waqar. Thoroughly deserved this award. Congrats!
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Amer Ranjha Mar 26, 2019 04:42pm
@a both lacked batting skills
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