ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 The Federal Minister for Sports, Pir Aftab Shah Jilani, said the Ministry was working towards providing better sports facilities in rural areas of the country.

A press release issued by the Ministry said Central Development Working Party has approved construction of sports complex in Sukkur (at a cost of Rs654.315 million) and Narowal (Rs786.14 million).

Further, Qasim Bagh football stadium in Multan will be renovated at a cost of Rs356.881 million.

Opinion

Editorial

Unsustainable growth
Updated 23 Jun, 2026

Unsustainable growth

CLICHÉS are an essential part of political rhetoric. But when repeated often, they lose their impact. So when...
Banned speeches
23 Jun, 2026

Banned speeches

NATIONAL Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Sunday formally lifted long-standing restrictions on the airing of ...
New GB government
23 Jun, 2026

New GB government

WITH the newly elected lawmakers of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly taking oath on Monday, the PPP looks set to head...
A costly cut
Updated 22 Jun, 2026

A costly cut

Climate risks are increasing and public investment should reflect that reality.
Guarded access
22 Jun, 2026

Guarded access

ONE of the government’s ‘novel’ proposals to snag tax evaders has collided with some harsh realities. On...
Lyari’s passion
22 Jun, 2026

Lyari’s passion

THE love for football in Lyari knows no bounds. The World Cup might be underway thousands of miles away in North...