Brighto Paints Presents UBL Independence Cup 2017

Pakistan Vs World XI T20 Series

Sponsor’s Press Conference on September 7th, 2017 here at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

The Press Conference Participants are as follows:

1. Mr. Najam Sethi, Chairman- Pakistan Cricket Board.
2. Mrs. Sima Kamil, President & CEO, UBL.
3. Mr. Atif Riaz Sikka, Director Sales & Marketing Brighto Paints.
4. Mr. Muhammad Zakir, CEO – Inverex Solar Energy.
5. Mr. Adeel Akhtar, Regional Sales Head – J. Junaid Jamshed.

Speaking on the Occasion:

Mr. Najam Sethi, Chairman PCB said: “The World XI series is a historic occasion that will Inshallah be a major step in our efforts of fully reinstating international cricket in the country. We are grateful to our sponsors for their continuous patronage of cricket in the country, our sponsors and patrons have stood by us in the difficult times when we were forced to play our cricket outside the country.

Now they should be earning great rewards as cricket returns home, this is the time where they will get their Return of Investment (ROI) and I want to thank them both personally and on behalf of the PCB and hope that they get maximum advantage that is associated by being supporters of the biggest passion of Pakistan - the game of cricket.

Let us work together for further improvement and development of the game in the country as we get ready to host some of the biggest names of the game in our own backyard, it is time for us to get ready and spread unbridled joy across the country through #CricketKiHalalala”

Mrs. Sima Kamil, President & CEO UBL, commented on the occasion “We are excited to be the Title Sponsors for the Pakistan vs. World XI series, one of the most anticipated cricketing events for our country. This series has tremendous appeal for millions of cricket fans as it marks the return of international cricket to Pakistan. We wish both teams the best of luck.”

She further added “UBL’s championing of sports in general and cricket in particular, in Pakistan, has a rich tradition. Our commitment to cricket is reflected in not only sponsoring bilateral series but also managing our Sports Complex and training facilities, which are frequently used for domestic cricket tournaments.”

Mr. Atif Riaz Sikka, Chairman Brighto Paints Brighto Paints the leading paint manufacturers in Pakistan having there operational networks in Afghanistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia & South Africa, has always played a vital role in promoting our National heroes and local talent. Brighto Paints has always worked a step ahead to give our talent International exposure. Whether it is in the field of Education or through Hockey, Football and now Cricket.  

Our management’s vision is to always support young talent and to change the mindset of international media, reveal the soft image of our mother land.

Brighto Paints is committed to continue their efforts in bringing about this change to promoting/supporting all sports in Pakistan and help young talent to reveal their ability on international platforms. Brighto Paints is the Presenting Sponsors for this T20 series & Kit Sponsor of World XI Team also. Brighto Paints wishes best of luck to the teams and looks forward to host this auspicious event.

Mr. Adeel Akhtar – Regional Sales Head J. Junaid Jamshed said J. Junaid Jamshed, which is one of the leading fashion brands in Pakistan and has grown over the years to

extend its operations towards fragrances, launched a perfume in name of our legend Wasim Akram.

The brand also remains true to the sentiments shared by the world renowned personality Junaid Jamshed himself in his timeless song, “Dil Dil Pakistan” which has become the anthem of patriotism in “We will continue to promote the passion of victory in all aspects of the nation through thick and thin and will promote Pakistani cricket.”

J. Junaid Jamshed is the Co-Sponsor of this T20 Series.

Mr. Muhammad Zakir, CEO Inverex Solar Power said we are proud to be the Sponsors of the up-coming T20 Cricket Series between Pakistan & World XI. We will continue our support for the game of cricket and Pakistan. Inverex Solar Energy is the Co-Sponsor of this T20 Series.

Nomenclature of the Series:

“Brighto Paints Presents UBL Independence Cup 2017

Pakistan Vs World XI T20 Series” 

Main Sponsors of the Series: