Revival of squash top priority: Riaz

ISLAMABAD - Squash champion Aamir Atlas Khan, along with his brother Danish Atlas Khan and head coach Jamshed Gul Khan, met with Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Minister Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada at his office on Monday. Aamir briefed the minister about the issues and challenges being faced by the squash players. He also apprised the minister about not a single word of appreciation he received from either President or Prime Minister despite winning Asian title after a gap of almost 15 years. Riaz assured him that ministry of IPC was well aware of the situation and was committed to provide all resources to support sports in Pakistan. “Revival of squash is our top most priority and I appreciate the efforts of Aamir for winning Asian title at the time when it needed the most.–Staff Reporter

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