Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- Emphasizing the need to nurture domestic talent for global competitions, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saturday, called for unhindered access to training and resources for young athletes across the country.

Speaking at a ceremony held to honour the national medalists from the recently concluded Asian Games, the prime minister announced plans to convene a comprehensive National Sports Conference.

The upcoming summit will bring together federal and provincial sports officials, legendary former sports stars, and prominent contemporary athletes to map out a strategic road-map for reviving Pakistan's sporting prominence on the international stage.

He said the conference would discuss in detail the next steps t...