December 30, 2010
By Irfan Aligi
KARACHI: The Clifton Cantonment Board (CBC) president Brig. Khalid Masood Tirmizi has said that DHA and CBC were taking all out measures for development and uplift of CBC’s Katchi Abadis including Punjab Colony, Chandio Village, Lower Gizri and Delhi Colony so as to alleviate the problems of these localities. These measures have been lined up under the special instructions of DHA Executive Board president and Commander 5 Corps, Lt. Gen. Shahid Iqbal.
Henceforth, CBC would dedicate around 20 percent of its total annual budget towards the development and welfare of these less privileged areas, he claimed.
The CBC president stated this on the occasion of CBC and DHA sponsored cantonment boards football tournament final event on Friday.
The final event was played at Punjab Colony floodlight Football Stadium while Keamari Mohammedan and Malir Union were the teams. The Keamari Mohammedan had defeated the Malir Union by 1-0.
The CBC president also termed sports was of pivotal importance especially for the socio-intellectual growth of the society as it ensures healthy entertainment and inculcates the spirit of teamwork, co-operation and cohesion.
He added the provision of sports facilities not only helps the youth to streamline their energy but also creates healthy tendencies of tolerance, patience and balance in the society.
He reiterated that DHA would go all out for its promotion in all forms.
CBC vice president Aziz Suharwardi was also present on the occasio
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