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Updated 07 Dec, 2016 03:01pm

Momina named Empowerment Champion of Islamabad United

WEB DESK: Pakistan's latest sensation and newest obsession, Momina Mustehsan is back in news. Afreen Afreen famed, Coke Studio singer is the official Empowerment Champion of the PSL (Pakistan Super League) team Islamabad United.

Islamabad as her hometown, Mustehsan lived a major part of her life in the United States. However, the singer is back in the country and has signed up to promote the team officially.

Islamabad United owner Amna Naqvi said Momina’s contribution to social issues makes her an ideal person for the position.

“We decided to incorporate Momina into the Islamabad United family as our Empowerment Champion because we believe it is our responsibility to foster more positive and progressive mindsets in our country,” she said.

“The empowerment of women in Pakistan is something we feel strongly about and is something that Momina can be the face of. She is someone who is a role model for young women in Pakistan; the grace with which she has conducted herself through her rapid rise while maintaining her principles is exemplary,” she added.

Regarding the partnership, Momina said she was honored.

“I feel honored and inspired by this opportunity to aid in advancing gender equality in Pakistan,” she said. “The vision that Islamabad United have for social issues, particularly with their Empowerment Programmes is something I feel strongly about, and look forward to contributing to.”


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