{
  "id": 15725579,
  "title": "Pakistan Moves to Bring E-Sports Into Its National Sports System",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/pakistan-moves-to-bring-e-sports-into-its-national-sports-system",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T08:35:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/20/pakistan-moves-to-bring-e-sports-into-its-national-sports-system/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan is set to launch a national e-sports policy, incorporating competitive gaming into the country's formal sports system. This initiative aims to provide more opportunities for young people to engage in e-sports, with the policy also planning to establish a dedicated federation and host its inaugural National E-Sports Championship. The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) is aiding the task force in executing its responsibilities, and it has contributed to organizing e-sports events at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad, making use of the nation's existing sports facilities. Furthermore, the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, in collaboration with the PSB, has distributed 20 gaming systems to five public schools in Islamabad at a cost of Rs 9.10 million, with the goal of introducing students to e-sports and fostering greater participation in competitive gaming.",
  "summary": "Pakistan is planning to introduce a national e-sports policy, which will bring competitive gaming into Pakistan’s formal sports system, creating … Read More The post Pakistan Moves to Bring E-Sports Into Its National Sports System appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}