ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Usman Dar and former tear-away fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar were unanimous in declaring that Pakistan has become a one-sport nation. We would make sure that the majority of our youth have access to grounds and other sports facilities. We will guide and help them to become future sports stars.” Usman announced that over Rs4 billion would be spent on developing sports facilities for the youth. For the last one decade, the GSV has been trying to support soccer in the country but there were many hurdles. “We have virtually become a one-sport (cricket) country.

Source: The Nation January 18, 2022 01:25 UTC