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Peshawar, Pakistan – Pakistan's rising squash star, Seherish Ali, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the Gold Medal at the prestigious US Junior Gold Squash Tournament held in the United States. In an exciting all-Pakistani final, Seherish faced off against her own sister, Mahnur Ali, who finished as the runner-up. The sisters competed in the Girls Under 15 category, showcasing exceptional talent and skill. In a fiercely contested final match, Seherish defeated Mahnur 3-2 in sets, although some sources report a dominant 3-0 victory. This victory marks Seherish Ali's 17th international gold medal of her career, a testament to her consistent success and excellent training. Seherish has not only brought pride to Pakistan but also significantly improved her global ranking. US Junior Gold events are highly significant as the points earned contribute to both US and international junior rankings. Mahnur Ali, as the runner-up, also gained valuable points that will provide ...

  The air of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) today is heavy with the customary dust, but for hopeful athletes in the province, another type of dust is settling – the dust of abandonment and broken promises. Though the provincial government loudly espouses "transparency" and "youth development," the ground reality of sports in KP tells a very different story. Thirty-five districts, with the newly merged tribal ones included, are all meant to be abuzz with sporting action. There is a District Sports Officer (DSO) assigned to each one, and there even is a Directorate specifically for the merged districts. But the stadiums rest quiet, the fields grow weeds, and the aspirations of so many young potential talents are nothing more but dreams. Reporters and citizens with a cause, empowered by the Right to Information (RTI) Act, set out to investigate. They asked questions: lists of athletes who were receiving benefits under programs, information about competitions con...

  A silent storm is brewing in Pakistan's sporting industry—one that's shrouding genuine talent in pretence and self-aggrandisement. Today, almost every sportsperson presents himself/herself proudly as a "National" or even "International" player. But the question remains: Are they actually worthy of such designations? Or is it merely a title accompanied by a photograph, a jersey, and a booming assertion? A National Player is a person who officially represents his/her province, department, or force at state-sponsored national-level events, like the National Games, which are played every four years in Pakistan. It's only after these Games that players formally attain the right to don the Pakistan colours — the symbolically revered green kit. But today, each sport hosts its own country-level tournaments — usually privately organized with minimal participation. Players of such tournaments start to address themselves as "National Players" or ...

  Kohat – What was supposed to be a welcome break from the Eid holidays at the Kohat Sports Complex government swimming pool turned into a shocking exhibition of mismanagement, unabashed corruption, and total neglect of public health and safety. As families tried to find relief from the sweltering summer heat, they were greeted instead by a stinking pool, hazardous facilities, and an alleged cash racket that routed lakhs of rupees, all under the noses of mute officials. Citizens who visited the complex during the Eid break were greeted with a scene that defied imagination. The pool, a public facility, was a churning whirlpool of dark, odious water – so pungent, many likened its odor to urine. Aside from the unpleasant water, the physical structure was in a dangerous condition. Ruptured stairs and grilles posed real dangers to life and limb, rendering a leisure activity a potential risk. "Even animals would not swim in this," one appalled citizen commented, giving voice to...

  Peshawar: A citizen has formally lodged a complaint with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission after not receiving a response to an application filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act regarding the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA). The RTI application, submitted on April 7, 2025, requested detailed information about former employees of the Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) who are currently serving in KPCTA. The information requested included: ·          A list and copies of final academic qualifications of former TCKP employees now working in KPCTA ·          Details of the degree verification process, including the verifying agencies and outcomes ·          Copies of regulations approved by the KPCTA Board of Directors and any subsequent amendments ·         ...

  In a concerning example of bureaucratic silence, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cultural and Tourism Authority has failed to respond to crucial Right to Information (RTI) requests regarding the operations of the Tourism Police. The initial request was filed on May 9, with a formal reminder submitted on May 24—yet the department has not provided any response to date. The RTI application sought detailed information critical for public transparency and accountability, including: Monthly breakdown of fuel consumption for motorcycles used by the Tourism Police over the past 12 months Details of the allocated vs. utilized fuel budget specifically for motorcycle operations Number of Tourism Police personnel currently deployed in the following districts: Peshawar Abbottabad Mansehra Swat Chitral Upper Dir (Dir Bala) Full list of officers deployed in Peshawar, along with their ranks and daily responsibilities Current location of six motorcycles assigned to the Peshawar hea...

  Peshawar: Young people are a major 50 percent of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's population. According to a 2020-21 survey, in rural as well as urban areas, males are 50.57% and females 49.42% of the population. In rural areas, covering 84.04% of the population, males are 42.27% and females are 41.77%. The remaining 15.96% live in urban localities, of which males comprise 8.30% and females 7.65%. The survey, made in association with the labor force, revealed that the greatest density of population in rural as well as urban areas is in the 5-9 year age group, followed by the 10-14 and 15-19 year group. Although gender proportions differ, official figures indicate that the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa contains a higher percentage of people in these age brackets than do other provinces. Youth are the future of any country, and the engagement of young people in constructive activities is the duty of both the state and all members of society. An important question that the provincial Ministr...

  PESHAWAR, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – A shocking report from the Directorate of Works of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Works Department has revealed a grim picture of more than 60 sports projects, triggering serious concerns regarding their intention and implementation. From badminton complexes to cricket academies, tennis facilities, climbing walls, and artificial tracks, these projects seem plagued by redundancy, dubious locations, and a stark absence of any real need or functionality. The report identifies a startling incidence of badminton halls in unlikely locations. From Law College D.I. Khan to Government Primary School Malik Pur, Buner, the halls appear to mushroom without obvious reason. In Lakki Marwat alone, there are three halls reported, two with the same name – an evident indication of possible forgery or frank abuse of public money. More baffling is the establishment of badminton halls inside the Mardan Central Jail and a Darul Uloom, raising serious doubts about whether these are...

  Peshawar: A citizen has applied for a Right to Information (RTI) request on April 29, 2025, requesting information regarding the appointment of the Public Relations Officer (PRO) at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA). Yet, despite the expiration of the legally mandated response period, the department has yet to return any information. Even after sending a reminder, the request is not replied to. The citizen today, June 10, filed a complaint with the Pakistan Information Commission under complaint number 15236, calling for an inquiry into the situation. The petition called for important information such as the name of the serving PRO, date of appointment, educational qualifications, photocopies of the degrees submitted, advertisement for the post, number of applications received, interview time table, and the composition of the selection committee. Certified copies of all documents were also called for. The silence from the department is a serious c...