ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has revoked the ban on departmental sports activities in Pakistan, with an goal to advertise video games among the many youth.
The premier introduced the transfer throughout the reception for Pakistani athletes, who bagged medals on the recently-concluded Commonwealth Video games.
Addressing the prize distribution ceremony for the achieved sportsmen, PM Shehbaz mentioned the whole nation was happy with the excellent efficiency of the gamers who proved their mettle with onerous work and dedication.
وزیراعظم پاکستان محمد شہبازشریف کی جانب سے کھیلوں سے وابستہ افراد کیلیے خوشخبری
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Eyeing extra feats in sports activities, PM mentioned the gifted sportsmen would convey extra laurels to Pakistan and would proceed to attain success of their respective video games.
The Sharif-led authorities revoked the ban as gamers repeatedly urged the federal government to reinstate departmental sports activities to supply sportsmen and athletes with higher alternatives.
The ban, imposed by the ousted authorities of PTI, pressured 1000’s of sportsmen to outlive whereas many turned jobless.
Earlier, a number of the large names in sports activities together with legendary cricketer Javed Miandad recalled the plights of jobless athletes. Others additionally raised their voice in favour of departmental sports activities, ever for the reason that construction was modified.