The Federal Government has approved a series of significant projects to enhance Pakistan’s sports infrastructure, focusing on the South Asian Games and the Pakistan Sports Complex (PSC), along with various facilities nationwide.
A budgetary document revealed an allocation of Rs 3,100 million under the Public Service Development Programme (PSDP) for the Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Division for the fiscal year 2024-25. Of this, Rs 2,433 million is allocated for ongoing schemes, while Rs 667 million is for new schemes in PSDP 2024-25.

Key ongoing projects include installing electronic displays and scoring systems at Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, and PSB Coaching Centers, costing Rs 735.394 million. Additionally, facilities for the South Asian Games, such as a warm-up track, residential flats for coaches, and revamping multipurpose halls, receive Rs 388.429 million.

Rehabilitation and up-gradation of existing facilities at PSC, Islamabad, for the South Asian Games are allocated Rs 312.083 million. Furthermore, laying synthetic athletic tracks/football grounds and installing sprinkler systems and floodlights at PSB Coaching Centre, Karachi, is earmarked Rs 304.893 million.

New schemes include hosting the National Games (Rs 317 million) and constructing a swimming pool at PSB Coaching Centre, Karachi (Rs 200 million).

Additionally, Rs 150 million is set aside for rehabilitating/upgrading existing facilities at PSB Coaching Centre, Quetta.

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