ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada on Thursday said the security situation in Pakistan had improved tremendously, and the Country was safe to host all kind of sports activities.
While speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the International Badminton Tournament at the Liaquat Gymnasium of Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad, he said a sports university would soon be established in the Federal Capital in collaboration with China.
“Work on many development projects is ongoing in collaboration with China,” he said and added that international coaches will also be called from China.
“Davis Cup and International Badminton Tournament being held here is a proof that Pakistan is a safe country to host all kind of sports activities,” he said.
The minister also congratulated Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) for hosting the international tournament.
“All sports federations must hold training camps and tournaments in order to fill Country’s grounds with sports activities,” he said.
Pirzada assured all-out support by the government and Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) for the promotion of sports.
The IPC minister also urged the regions to hold cultural events and rural festivals in order to eliminate terrorism from the country and promote sports activities.
Riaz Pirzada also thanked the foreign players for participating in the international badminton tournament saying they would go back to their countries with a positive message that Pakistan is safe to host all kind of sports activities.
“This tournament will boost the upcoming players of Pakistan and the soft image of Pakistan,” he said.
Teams from Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Sri-Lanka, Vietnam, Nepal, Cambodia, Maldives and Syria are participating in the event.
