ARACHI: Pakistan hockey secured the gold medal after defeating Malaysia in the final of Asian Games Thursday.
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President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Sports Minister Aijaz Jakhrani, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad and Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and others have appreciated the team victory.

Pakistan has won the final event after 20 years.

The government has announced Rs 5 million for the winning team while Aijaz Jakhrani has said that all the players would be given permanent jobs.