Provincial Minister for Education Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan has said that youth is future of Pakistan and the PML-N government is committed to strengthen them. To combat terrorism, co-curricular activities and sports are very pivotal and the government is using all out resources for promotion of such activities.
He expressed these views while addressing inaugural ceremony of First Mian Muhammad Sharif Memorial Indoor Badminton Tournament in Gulshan Ravi on Sunday. MNA Mehar Ishtiaq Ahmad and a large number of players were also present on the occasion.
While addressing the ceremony, the minister said that availability of recreational opportunities is right of masses and the PML-N government is well aware of this reality.
That is why Sports Festival and Youth Festival were organized. He said that several events including Children Literature Festival, Cricket Tournament, Mahfil-i-Nat and Meena Baaar for Women have been organized in the constituency.
He said that tournaments of snooker, football and hockey will also be held in coming days.