Rs20 million for Punjab Stadium

Published June 20, 2005

LAHORE, June 19: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi announced Rs10 million, each to install floodlights in Punjab Stadium. Prime minister made the announcement after watching Pakistan pull off a draw in a three-match football series against arch-rivals India, winning the last match 3-0 at Punjab Stadium on Saturday night.

He also announced Rs3 million for Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the chief minister followed suit with an announcement of Rs2 million.

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