The Punjab government has transformed a former waste dumping site at Grain Market into a full sports facility named the Allama Iqbal Sports Arena. The project was completed as part of public welfare initiatives by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Sher Gondal inaugurated the facility on Monday to mark Allama Iqbal Day. The project was carried out by the Municipal Corporation under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmed Raza Chaudhry. The goal of the project is to provide residents, especially young people, with a proper place to play.
To mark the launch, exhibition matches of cricket and badminton were organized with participation from local players. The arena is equipped with floodlights for evening sports, as well as parking space, washrooms, and a designated seating area for families.
During the ceremony, Gondal stated that the Municipal Corporation transformed the site, which was previously used for waste disposal, into a recreational facility on the directions of the deputy commissioner. He said the initiative aims to provide young people with opportunities for healthy activities and to promote the productive use of public spaces, offering residents and sports enthusiasts an improved environment for recreational and sporting activities.
