Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah Khan has expressed Pakistan's readiness to collaborate with Commonwealth nations to achieve shared goals of sports development and inspire future generations.
Addressing the 11th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Paris, he the Government of Pakistan has declared 2025 as the year of revival of sports in Pakistan, and we are dedicated to promoting sports as a catalyst for social change.He also underscored Pakistan's commitment to the theme of "Building Inclusive and Resilient Societies through Sports." The Minister emphasized the government's dedication to using sports as a driver of social progress, particularly through initiatives like the Prime Minister's Youth Programme.Rana Sanaullah Khan said we are advancing good governance and human rights in sports in Pakistan through initiatives promoting gender equality and inclusivity,"Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination emphasized collaborative efforts across education, health, and youth development sectors to create a robust sports ecosystem. He also encouraged the private sector involvement and public-private partnerships to boost sports investment.The event, held alongside the Paris 2024 Olympics, was also attended by Ambassador of Pakistan to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad.