By Sulman Ahmed
Veteran Test fast bowler Wahab Riaz has assumed the charge of Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab for Sports and Youth Affairs at the National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. After taking charge, Wahab Riaz also had a meeting with Secretary Sports Punjab Shahid Zaman and DG Sports Punjab Tariq Qureshi who briefed him in detail about the on-going sports development projects in the province. Director Youth Affairs Punjab Syed Umair Hassan, Assistant Director Zahoor Ahmed and other officials were also present on this occasion. Talking on this occasion, Wahab Riaz said that every possible measure would be taken for the growth of sports culture in the province. “Development of sports culture is top priority of the Punjab govt. We will take all stakeholders on board for the growth of games in the province,” he added.
