PM lays foundation of Multan Gymkhana project
MULTAN, Aug 5 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday laid the foundation of Multan Gymkhana project, to be executed under the public-private partnership. Prime Minister Gilani unveiled the plaque after receiving a detailed briefing on the project from District Coordination Officer (DCO) Zahid Akhtar Zaman.The DCO said  the gymkhana would be built on a 57-acre area in Moza Balail, some 16 kilometers from Multan. A sum of Rs 40 million had been received two days ago for the project.The gymkhana will have various facilities including a marriage hall, a library, four squash courts, a restaurant etc. It will be affiliated with the Islamabad Club.
The DCO informed the Prime Minister that process of hiring a consultant to design the gymkhana was in progress and added that the consultant would also supervise the execution of the project.
The government will initially provide a special grant of Rs 500 million for the project.