Skiing gaining ground under PAF patronage

Skiing has been in Pakistan a very long time. Not considered a sport, local residents used improvised wooden skies to commute in winters in the northern snowy mountains. The Pakistan Air Force formally introduced skiing as part of the snow survival training for its aircrew. Gradually, the sport gained popularity and PAF finally decided to patronise it in the country.
Consequently, in December 1990 the formation of Ski Federation of Pakistan (SFP) was the first modest step by PAF towards promotion of skiing in the country. PAF also offered this facility to government departments, sister services, civilians and students at its Ski Schools at Naltar and Kalabagh (Nathia Gali).
Having Air Chief Marshal, Rao Qamar Suleman as its patron and PAF's vice-chief Air Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt as the president, the SFP at present has 18 member associations. These are: four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, federal capital, the three Defence Forces, Northern Area Scouts, Higher Education Commission, Adventure Foundation of Pakistan, Pakistan Telecommunication Limited, Citi Bank, Civil Aviation Authority, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation and Alpine Club of Pakistan.
The Federation is affiliated with the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and is a member of its executive council. It is also a recognized body with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). Internationally, it is affiliated with the International Ski Federation (FIS) and the Asian Ski Federation (ASF).

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Really good Rashid bhai.....Good job