Times of Islamabad

Pakistan Army organises sports gala in Balochistan, over 3,500 students participate

Pakistan Army organises sports gala in Balochistan, over 3,500 students participate

*RAWALPINDI – Pakistan Army organised a two-week long colourful SportsGala at Khuzdar, Balochistan , said the Inter-Services Public Relations onSunday*

According to the military’s media wing, the event is aimed at promotinghealthy physical activities and sport culture for youth, included games offootball, cricket, table tennis, badminton and marathon race.

More than 3500 students, both girls and boys, belonging to remote areas ofKhuzdar Distt participated with zeal and enthusiasm, reads the statement.

It is pertinent to mention here that Chief of Army Staff General QamarJaved Bajwa had launched the ‘Khushhal Balochistan’ project in Quetta onNovember 23, 2017 to endure stability through social-economic developmentand security.

Earlier in September 2017, the army chieflinkhadsaid that Pakistan Army would continue assisting in the security anddevelopment of Balochistan, besides timely completion of uplift projects inthe province.

“The armed forces are fulfilling their responsibilities in far-flung areas,which is commendable. We will keep rendering our duties with vigour andzeal,” said General Qamar on the second day of Eid ul Azha which he spentin Turbat and Gwadar areas of Balochistan.