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Mohammad Asif arrives back in Pakistan after being detained

Arriving at Karachi International Airport on Friday morning Asif expressed his gratitude to Pakistan ambassador in the UAE, Ahsanullah Khan and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 00:42 June 21, 2008
  • Gulf News

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  • Mohammad Asif arrived back in Pakistan on Friday after been held in detention for three weeks Dubai.

Dubai: Mohammad Asif arrived back in Pakistan on Friday after been held in detention for three weeks Dubai.

The Pakistan paceman was detained at Dubai International Airport on June 1 after he was found in possession of a small amount of opium.

The case was later dropped after being found 'insignificant'.

Arriving at Karachi International Airport on Friday morning Asif expressed his gratitude to Pakistan ambassador in the UAE, Ahsanullah Khan and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

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