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Uncertainty surrounds National Games as political unrest deepens

KARACHI: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) on Wednesday, called an important regarding the future of the upcoming National Games which was in jeopardy due to the current political unrest in the country.

According to POA Secretary General Khalid Mahmood, the president of POA Arif Hassan will preside over the meeting between the association and stakeholders which will decide the fate of the upcoming event.

In light of the ongoing nationwide protests over the detention of former prime minister and chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, all stakeholders involved will consider whether the National Games can proceed as planned or not.

The official announcement will be made after the important meeting today.

It is worth mentioning here that the upcoming 34th National Games are scheduled to be commenced on May 12 in Quetta.

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