In a new development in Sammy’s honorary Pakistani citizenship, Information Advisor of KP CM Pervaiz Khattak has formally denied giving West Indies skipper Darren Sammy honorary citizenship of Pakistan. "
Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak does not hold the power to give honorary citizenship to Darren Sammy,” the statement said. “This power resides with the federal government," the statement added.
Regarding the tweet of KP CM, Ghani stated it came from a fake account on Twitter.
Earlier it had been reported that West Indian T20 captain and Peshawar Zalmi Player Darren Sammy has been given honorary citizenship of Pakistan.
The owner of PSL team Peshawar Zalmi, Javed Afridi had requested the government to give Sammy this status.
Following the request of Javed Afridi, a Twitter handle, believed to be Pervaiz Khattak's, announced honorary citizenship of Pakistan for the World T20 winning captain.
Darren Sammy, believing the account to be authentic accepted the citizenship, and said it was an honor for him. He announced this through a tweet in Pashto.
Darren Sammy was a key player of Peshawar Zalmi during the inaugural edition of Pakistan Super League. Since then he has regularly showed his love for Pakistani fans.
In his online Thank You speech to his fans, after winning the World T20, Sammy especially thanked Pakistani fans in Pashto.
Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi announced reward of $20,000 for him after West Indies’ victory.
Will request Govt of Pakistan to offer Honorary Citizenship (Nationality) for @darrensammy88 ,with regards to his love for this Nation.
— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) April 25, 2016
On Special Request frm @JAfridi10 ,we are honoured to offer a Honorary Pak Citizenship to @darrensammy88 ! "Sammy Khan" Pakhair Raghlay
— Pervaiz Khattak (@Pervaiz_Khattak) April 25, 2016
Khattab sb dera dera Manana ! Pa sar stargo ma qabool de https://t.co/ULWYKEQv2d
— Darren Sammy (@darrensammy88) April 25, 2016
I did #LearnPushto from @JAfridi10 , very sweet language now almost a Pakhtun Zalmi. Noray khabaray ba bya kao. Do Khoday Pa Amaan
— Darren Sammy (@darrensammy88) April 25, 2016
