ISLAMABAD: parliamentary panel on Thursday said he appreciated performance of Pakistan cricket team especially Naseem Shah for his exemplary performance in a match against Afghanistan that paved way for in team to qualify for Asian Cup 2022 final.
Standing Committee of the National Assembly on inter-provincial coordination, which met here with Nawab Sher in chair, discussed performance of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and Gun and Country Club, Islamabad.
The committee condemned a heated quarrel between Pakistani cricketer Asif and an Afghan comrade. player Farid Ahmed, calling the attitude of the latter extremely unprofessional.
He recommended the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take up in issue with Afghan Cricket Board avoid any such incidents in in future.
it also expressed sorrow over devastating floods that hit the entire country, and people who Was left homeless due to flood should be careful ofand their rehabilitation should be done on priority basis.
The committee argued that the collective efforts should to be made for rehabilitation of flood victims by adding interaction with diplomatic community damage must be reported. caused floods.
it also expressed concern over insufficient opportunities available Pakistani athletes, saying that they bring laurels to the country, despite the lack of support from government.
He instructed public broadcaster to maintain proper communication with all provincial governments to provide basic facilities of sports at the district level to Pakistani athletes to prepare them and bring out the talents at the grassroots level so that they can compete in international level.
PSB was also aims to take effective measures to generate income from private sector instead of depending on in government and ease the criteria of membership which would help promote sports culture and income generation for PSB too.
panel appreciated steps adopted by the PSB to provide housing for athletes so that they can continue their sports activities in Friendly atmosphere.
Previously secretary ministry of inter-provincial coordination and director general Public Broadcasting briefed the committee on the efforts made promote them sports culture in Pakistan and problems faced them in in this respect.
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