ISLAMABAD : The National Assembly was informed on Monday that the government is taking steps to improve sports governance structure in the country and performance of athletes.

Responding to a question during the Question Hour in the House, Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Dr. Fehmida Mirza said that lack of sports governance structure is affecting the future of children in sports sector.

She said National Sports Policy is being devised to promote sports at the grassroot level and prepare a new talent for international events.

She said the government is also making playgrounds at Tehsil level to provide a better playing facility to youth.

Responding to another question, Parliamentary Secretary of Interior Shaukat Ali said a special directorate of sanitation and water supply is working in the Capital Development Authority to ensure cleanliness in Islamabad.

The House unanimously passed a condolence resolution paying tribute to services of veteran Baloch leader Sardar Ataullah Mengal. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan presented the resolution. The house now will meet again today (Tuesday) at 4: 00 PM.