KARACHI: Major General Shahzad Naeem Khan, HI (M), General Officer Commanding, 25 Mechanized Division, along with chairman World Group Mehmood Trunkwala inaugurated the Driving Range of Acacia Country & Golf club, a State-of-the-art facility comprised of many international standard leisure activities, including an 18 Hole PGA standard Golf Course designed to perfection by famous golf course architects M/s Schmidt Curley & Mr. Tony Taylor.
A collage of several facilities, the project includes, Lakeside restaurants, Lounges, Banquet Halls, Gymnasium, Children Play Area, etc. Besides, the project also includes a 5 Star Resort, Chalets, Mega Shopping Mall, Serviced Apartments, Water and Theme Park. The project benefits from its exceptional location at Malir Cantt., adjacent to Jinnah International Airport; on the Main Jinnah Avenue, which links the University Road with Shahrah-e-Faisal and Super Highway.
The Board members of the World Group, members of business community, officers of Armed Forces, media and other distinguished guests were also present to grace the occasion.
Characterizing the importance of the Golf Course in a speech on the occasion, Major General Shahzad Naeem Khan mentioned that the sponsors envisage to set-up a state-of-the-art Golf & Country Club in Karachi to cater the ever-increasing interest of public in golfing, club and other leisure activities. The Golf & Country Club will be one of the finest venues for events in the area. The project will offer facilities into two phases:
- Golf & Country Club
- Commercial / Recreational Facilities
Looking at the potential and capacity for growth of the leisure industry, he pointed to the need for Pakistan to a review of its overall infrastructure and for levels of service to become more internationally competitive. He also emphasized that properly maintained and easily accessible sports and recreational facilities are key elements in ensuring a good quality of life for all members of the community. He reiterated that Acacia Country & Golf Club and other leisure recreational facilities would ensure the highest standards of construction and design, equipped with most advanced technology and highest standards of service in the leisure and hospitality industry in the country.
