For public use: Sports complex planned on ‘extra’ land of Commissioner House
Announcement made by Acting Governor Mushtaq Ghani
PHOTO COURTESY: URDUPOINT
PESHAWAR:
Keeping its word on converting palatial government-grounds into places for the public, the provincial government has decided to build a sports complex on the “extra” land of the historic commissioner house in Abbottabad.
The new sports complex, to be built per international standards, is expected to cost the government Rs300 million.
This was announced by Acting Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor and Provincial Assembly Speaker Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani on Sunday.
Talking to APP, Ghani said that according to the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, they have taken the step to bring change — a change in which the standard of life of the common people could be improved.
He said that there were around 99 kanals (12.375 acres) of ‘extra land’ at the commissioner house in Abbottabad where they could build a well-equipped sports complex to fulfil the needs of the locals.
“With the construction of such a well-equipped sports stadium in the hilly resort, Abbottabad would once again become the main centre of attraction as far as summer venues for national and international sports activities are concerned,” Ghani said.
“The sports complex would also give due opportunities to the youth of Hazara Region and youth all across the country to come and show their skills,” he added.
The stadium will feature a multipurpose sports gymnasium in which all indoor games could be conducted, he disclosed.
The provincial assembly speaker assured various sports promoters, sports organisers and youth that the project would be completed in record time.
“Since long we were in search of a land as funds have already been approved for this purpose,” he said.
When asked if there were any challenges which need to be overcome for the construction of the sports complex, he said that more such projects will be announced soon.
“Youth are our real asset and strength so we are keeping more focus on them by ensuring conducive environment so that they could be fit for the tough future challenges both mentally and physically,” Ghani concluded.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 27th, 2018.
Keeping its word on converting palatial government-grounds into places for the public, the provincial government has decided to build a sports complex on the “extra” land of the historic commissioner house in Abbottabad.
The new sports complex, to be built per international standards, is expected to cost the government Rs300 million.
This was announced by Acting Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor and Provincial Assembly Speaker Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani on Sunday.
Talking to APP, Ghani said that according to the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, they have taken the step to bring change — a change in which the standard of life of the common people could be improved.
He said that there were around 99 kanals (12.375 acres) of ‘extra land’ at the commissioner house in Abbottabad where they could build a well-equipped sports complex to fulfil the needs of the locals.
“With the construction of such a well-equipped sports stadium in the hilly resort, Abbottabad would once again become the main centre of attraction as far as summer venues for national and international sports activities are concerned,” Ghani said.
“The sports complex would also give due opportunities to the youth of Hazara Region and youth all across the country to come and show their skills,” he added.
The stadium will feature a multipurpose sports gymnasium in which all indoor games could be conducted, he disclosed.
The provincial assembly speaker assured various sports promoters, sports organisers and youth that the project would be completed in record time.
“Since long we were in search of a land as funds have already been approved for this purpose,” he said.
When asked if there were any challenges which need to be overcome for the construction of the sports complex, he said that more such projects will be announced soon.
“Youth are our real asset and strength so we are keeping more focus on them by ensuring conducive environment so that they could be fit for the tough future challenges both mentally and physically,” Ghani concluded.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 27th, 2018.