Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee on preparations for the SAF Games.

In coordination with the South Asian Olympic Committee, the dates for the Games have been finalized from 4th to 11th April, 2027. The appointment of a National Coordinator and composition of the Steering, Organizing and Provincial Committees were also approved.

A total of 28 sports will be contested, with over 6,000 athletes and officials expected to participate. Events will be held in Islamabad, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Deputy Prime Minister directed all concerned to maintain close coordination, ensure timely completion of venues and uphold the highest standards for the successful hosting of the Games. He further directed the Steering Committee to meet every month to monitor progress.

The meeting was attended by the Advisor to the PM on IPC, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Secretary IPC, representatives of the provincial governments and senior federal and provincial officials.