Career
Munawwar played for Pakistan until his retirement in 1980. He was also a high ranking bank officer He began his career in 1971 when he was 19 years old.
When Tanvir Dar was injured midway through the semifinals, Munawwar had his first ever shot at penalty corner in an international match.
He became an instant hero and household name in Pakistan by scoring the match winning goal against Pakistan"s traditional rival, India. He led Pakistan to a magnificent victory in the 2nd Champions Trophy in 1980 at Karachi and Kuala Lumpur Quadrangular Gold.
During his career, he scored a total of 44 goals in 119 matches. In the early 1990s Munawwar started working with the Pakistan team as a coach.
In his ten-year career he earned ten gold, three silver and one bronze medals.
He led Pakistan to a magnificent victory in the 2nd Champions Trophy in 1980 at Karachi and Kuala Lumpur Quadrangular Gold. During his career, he scored a total of 44 goals in 119 matches. In the early 1990s Munawwar started working with the Pakistan team as a coach.
Played for Pakistan & HBL. 111 International Matches.
Led Pakistan in 25 Matches, Winning All. He died in 1994 of a cardiac arrest during a break while practicing with the Pakistan team for veterans World Cup.