Cell phones & smoking banned in AJK’s educational institutions: Sardar Yaqoob

MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan said on Tuesday that his government has imposed ban on use of cell phones and smoking in educational institutions of AJK. He urged that the youths to give up smoking and concentrate on education and sports, which help to develop discipline in the life.
Speaking at the prize distribution ceremony at the end of Azad Kashmir National Hockey Championship here, he said that the government is taking especial steps for promotion of sports in the State and urged to develop sportsman spirit among the new generation. In all, eight teams participated in the event while the Poonchh team defeated Sidhnoti with two goals and won the championship. Giving away trophies and other prizes, PM appreciated the performance of two teams and said that winning and losing was part of the game.

Praising the sports minister of AJK Tahir Khokhar, he said that sports activities have got momentum owing to efforts of minister. “First time in the history of AJK, paragliding was held here and witnessed by thousands of people,” he added saying that budget for sports activities was being enhanced besides ensuring facilities for the players. “The government would fulfill all the needs of sports clubs of AJK besides develop new stadiums and repair the existing ones,” he said and told that the construction of stadiums at Muzaffarabad and Rawalakot would be completed in six months. Sardar Yaqoob Khan said that other banks should also sponsor the sports activities in AJK like National Bank, as they earn huge money from this State. “I held a meeting recently with the officials of banks and asked them to take part in social welfare activities. Prime Minister announced grant of Rs.50, 000 for the AJK Hockey Federation. Sports Minister Tahir Khokhar was also present. The ceremony was held at police ground