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.

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