ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza on Thursday asserted that Pakistan needs South Asian Games to project its soft image on a global stage and highlight the country as a secure place for the international players.
She said this during a meeting with the President of Pakistan Handball Federation Muhammad Shafiq, President of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation Col (r) Waseem Ahmed, and Vice President of National Rifle Association Col (r) Agha Abbas, who met her in her office here at the Inter Provincial Ministry.
The purpose of the meetings was to review the plans for the preparation of players for upcoming events especially South Asian Games. The plans for the promotion of these sports in the country were discussed as well. The Minister reviewed the preparations for holding of upcoming South Asian Games and gave her full backing to hire foreign coaches for player training.
She said government is not cutting in corners in the implementation of its sports policy. She asserted that Pakistan needs these games to project its soft image on a global stage and highlight the country as a secure place for international players. 14th South Asian Games are expected to be held in March next year with Pakistan as host Country.