ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Sports Engr Shaukat Ullah Khan has held out assurance to Chairperson Standing Committee on Sports and Culture Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Shagufta Malik that they would be helped to revive their traditional sports so that the youth could not be fallen into the hands of terrorists. Talking to the minister, whom she called on at his office on Wednesday, Shagufta apprised him of the ongoing traditional sports taking place in different parts of KP and Fata. She observed that engaging the youth in healthy activities would not only build their character but would also provide them with a chance to prosper at national and international level. Fully supporting the idea, the minister assured his all-out assistance in this regard. "Following tribal areas' MPs request, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) is sending sports equipment, which includes kits, balls, bats, volleyballs, nets, footballs and other things to different parts of Fata and this consignment will reach Fata in a couple of days," said the minister. PCB director cricket operations international Zakir Khan also called on the minister at his office and discussed in detail the issues concerned with PCB (PCB). He assured the minister that they would abide by the policy of ministry and would be available whenever called by him. He said they would comply with the orders in letter and spirit. The minister said it was the responsibility of the PCB to look into the players' genuine demands and ensure that the players followed the code of conduct strictly. He said by violating the agreed code of conduct, the players not only damage their personal image but also inflict irreparable loss on country. The minister further warned the PCB to make its act together saying any lethargy on their part in future would not be tolerated.