Key Takeaways
- The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved a Rs 5.7 billion package for SAF Games infrastructure upgradation.
- The funds will be used to upgrade facilities at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad and other cities.
- The approval aims to ensure venues are ready for the upcoming SAF Games, bringing athletes and teams from across South Asia.
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), chaired by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission and Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, has approved a Rs 5.7 billion package for the upgradation and development of sports infrastructure ahead of the upcoming South Asian Games (SAF Games).
The funds will be allocated to various projects, including extensive upgrades to facilities at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad, as well as improvements to sports infrastructure in other cities.
The approval was made at a meeting on Wednesday, with the aim of ensuring that venues are ready to host the regional multi-sport event, which will bring athletes and teams from across South Asia.
The investment reflects the scale of rehabilitation and development work considered necessary to bring existing facilities up to the required standard for the SAF Games.
Secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani welcomed the decision, describing it as a major achievement for the country's sports sector.
Wani credited the prime minister and the Planning Commission with supporting efforts to strengthen sports infrastructure and said the investment would serve purposes beyond the Games themselves.
The approval of the Rs 5.7 billion infrastructure package is a significant allocation of public funds to sports infrastructure as Pakistan prepares to host the regional competition.
The projects include improvements to the Pakistan Sports Complex, ensuring it is well-equipped to host various sports events during the SAF Games.
The approval of the Rs. 5.7 billion infrastructure package is a major step forward for the successful hosting of the SAG.
Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination
