RAWALPINDI: Punjab Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Cooperatives and Environment Mohammad Basharat Raja visited Rawalpindi Gymkhana and laid the foundation stone of the renovation work on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Raja said lack of facilities in Rawalpindi Gymkhana was being felt for a long time.

Under the project, a guesthouse block is now being constructed in the Gymkhana, which will have 12 residential rooms, he said, adding that a swimming pool would also be built while other necessary facilities would be provided.

Later, the provincial minister inspected various parts of the Gymkhana and issued necessary instructions to Commissioner Noorul Amin Mengalto improve facilities.

Published in Dawn, August 21st, 2022

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