Islamabad: The Sports and Culture Directorate of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (IMC) has repossessed the illegally occupied Bhutto Cricket Ground located in Sector G-7, a news source reported. The ground had been illegally occupied for decades by land mafia who were in turn renting out the sports ground to people.
According to a senior official of Sports Directorate, the ground has now been opened to the general public for sports activities. A minor fee will be charged for booking the ground. The official also said that other such grounds will be established in each sector of the city. He said that a comprehensive plan was being prepared to establish grounds around Islamabad to provide the youth with opportunities for activities.