Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed concerns at Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination’s continued disregard for the recommendations made by a task force on sports, and given it a week’s deadline to implement the recommended reforms, a local media outlet reported on Saturday. In a written statement issued from the PM’s office, the premier showed his reservations against the conduct of the ministry at the unnecessary delays in implementation of the reforms. Subsequently, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination, Dr Fahmida Mirza has been issued special instructions to compile a report and inform the prime minister within a week. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani was appointed the head of the task force. Meanwhile, informed sources told the Urdu daily that the privatisation of the Pakistan Sports Board is also under consideration.

Source: Pakistan Today October 26, 2019 08:37 UTC