Army to fully support Quaid-i-Azam Games: Pirzada

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bearing fruits as sports activities are being revived in the country.”The Ministry of Planning and Ministry of Interior officials who were also present on the occasion vouched their full support and backing to hold the high profile Games in a befitting manner. 

The Director General, PSB Dr. M. Akhter Nawaz Ganjera informed the meeting that in line with the title, the Games have been attached with birthday of Quaid-e-Azam and it was considered more appropriate to start the Games from December 25 (Quaid’s birthday).

“More than 3700 male and female players in 19 disciplines would participate in these Games.”Secretary Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui suggested that the organization of the event should also be linked with the celebrations of 70th anniversary of Pakistan. “The basic objective of the project is to create environment conducive for promoting national harmony by engaging the youth in healthier activities. This will promote positive thinking, peace, nation building and festivity.”

He assured that the total amount of Rs.130.830 million would be released shortly to organize the event in a befitting manner.Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, (Secretary, Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform), Amjad Ali Khan, (Secretary, Ministry of IPC), Dr. M. Akhter Nawaz Ganjera (Director General, PSB), Waheed Zaman (Chief Sports, Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform), Muhammad Siddique (Joint Secretary Ministry of Interior) , Muhammad Ali (Director ICT), Ch. Ramzan Ali, DS (Admin) Ministry of CADD, and others attended the meeting. Muhammad Azam Dar, Director Establishment & Coordination/Games Coordinator PSB was also present during the meeting.