Pakistan govt takes major E-Sports initiative

In a groundbreaking move, the Prime Minister Youth Program (PMYP) has planned to launch a comprehensive e-sports initiative in Pakistan.

The revolutionary move is expected to exhale Pakistan onto global e-sports stage.

It promises to provide local talent a platform to showcase their abilities and attract major stakeholders of the international market.

According to an official, state-of-the-art E-Sports Academy will be piloted at a prestigious university, which will establish cutting-edge gaming arenas, designed to function as specialized training centers.

He said media campaigns will also be launched to highlight emerging E-Sports talent.

According to the minister, the new initiative will be look after by dedicated committees and subcommittees, who are tasked to spearhead policy development, infrastructure planning, and strategic implementation.

Efforts will be made to officially recognize E-Sports under national sports regulations, enabling structured governance and funding.

As Pakistan makes its debut on the global e-sports stage, this pioneering initiative will herald the dawn of a new era for gaming and digital innovation in the country, he stated.

He further told that the first official meeting on E-Sports development was place which was chaired by Rana Mashhood and representatives from Ignite, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Nayatel, Antakh Ventures, FAST University, the Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT), DG Sports All Provinces, and the Higher Education Commission (HEC).