Sindh govt decides to organise sports events, flag-hoisting ceremony

KARACHI - The Sindh government has decided to organize sports events, flag-hoisting ceremonies and cake-cutting ceremonies across all divisions and districts of the province on the occasions of Independence Day and Defence Day. A key meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Sports and Youth Affairs for Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar regarding the organisation of sports events across the province on Independence Day (14 August) and Defence Day (6 September). Secretary Sports Munawar Ali Mahesar and Director Sports Asad Ishaq gave a detailed briefing to the provincial minister about the arrangements. During the meeting, the Sindh Sports Minister directed all District Sports Officers (DSOs) and relevant officials to complete all arrangements immediately to commemorate the Independence Day and Defence Day celebrations with national spirit and enthusiasm. Bux Mahar said that on August 14 and September 6, various sports competitions would be organised across the province, alongwith flag-hoisting and cake-cutting ceremonies in all divisions and districts of Sindh. He added that through sports activities across Karachi's districts and the entire province, national unity, patriotism, and the importance of independence would be highlighted.