{"id":67847,"date":"2025-10-22T18:42:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T13:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internews.pk\/eng\/?p=67847"},"modified":"2025-10-22T18:42:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T13:42:18","slug":"government-vows-to-revive-national-pride-through-hockey-revival-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=67847","title":{"rendered":"Government vows to revive national pride through hockey revival plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting focused on the promotion and revival of hockey, reaffirming the government\u2019s commitment to restoring Pakistan\u2019s legacy in the sport.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was attended by the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, the Minister for Information, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Finance Tariq Bajwa, Director General Pakistan Sports Board, and senior officials, including the Secretary and Vice President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation.<\/p>\n<p>Discussions centered on strategies to rebuild Pakistan\u2019s standing in world hockey through grassroots development, improved infrastructure, modern coaching techniques, and merit-based player growth.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Ishaq Dar emphasized that hockey, as a symbol of national pride, deserves renewed investment and attention at all levels. 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