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Swabi Hockey Turf Crisis: Millions Spent, But Poor Quality Puts Players at Risk

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  musarrat ullah jan - kikxnow digital creator A serious issue has emerged regarding the hockey turf in Swabi, raising concerns among players, experts, and the public. Recently, an RTI request was filed seeking detailed information from the Provincial Sports Directorate to determine how millions of rupees were spent, and whether the turf’s installation, quality, and oversight met the required standards. The request seeks answers on when the turf was installed, the materials used, the contractors responsible, and which officials or committees were tasked with quality monitoring. It also asks whether any complaints or reports regarding the turf’s quality exist, and what measures the directorate took to address these issues. Financial details were also requested, including the total cost of the turf, a breakdown of materials, labor, and any additional funds spent on maintenance. Information on the official inauguration, visits by politicians, and media coverage was also sought. ...
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Swabi Hockey Turf Crisis: Millions Spent, But Poor Quality Surfaces Threaten Players and Training

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  musarrat ullah jan - kikxnow digital creator The hockey turf built in Swabi during the PTI government's tenure, which cost the exchequer dearly in rupees, has now cropped up as an issue. According to players and locals, the turf has settled unevenly in several areas, with wrinkles developing that are dangerous for athletes and make proper training impossible. This situation is similar to what was complained about earlier in the Peshawar Sports Complex and Lala Ayub Hockey Complex, where complaints regarding poor quality materials and substandard installation were also recorded. Experts highlight huge gaps in the monitoring and quality control systems of the provincial Sports Directorate, which have impacted not only the existing facilities but also the training opportunities for young players. It should be noted that the materials used for laying the hockey turf, as well as the installation techniques, were supposed to meet international standards. However, official documen...
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Missing Equipment, Quarters, and “Double-Line” Electricity: Transparency Crisis in KP Sports Directorate

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator The disappearance of sports equipment in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate is far from new. For years, players and employees have complained about missing mats, uniforms, and other essential gear. The directorate’s offices remain filled with empty cupboards and vacant rooms. Karate, judo, and taekwondo mats have long been missing, and players have spent years questioning their whereabouts. Some believed they were in storage, others thought they might be in officers’ rooms, but the truth remained elusive—until recently. The shocking revelation came when employees visited the quarter of a former high-ranking directorate official to pay condolences. Amid the solemn environment, one employee’s gaze fell on the floor—and there lay the expensive sports mats that players had been desperately searching for. Employees exchanged looks, silently acknowledging the risk of speaking out. Yet their unspoken thought was unanimous: these ...
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Peshawar Squash Player’s Bicycle Stolen Amid Security Restrictions, Sparks Confusion

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator Peshawar witnessed an unusual incident yesterday when squash player Bilal had his bicycle stolen. The incident comes just three days after the Directorate issued a notice tightening security measures, citing a potential threat. As a result, officials were instructed to closely monitor the entry of all vehicles and motorcycles at the gate. Following the orders, Bilal, who is also a student of City Number One, parked his bicycle outside the gate as directed before heading to practice. However, when he returned, he discovered that not only his bicycle but another one had also gone missing. Bilal shared that he had bought the bicycle three weeks ago for thirty thousand rupees, using it to travel to school and the sports ground. Bilal and his brother immediately visited the office of the Director General of Sports to report the theft. The administrator showed them CCTV footage, clearly showing the bicycles being stolen right outside t...
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Strong Showing by Samar Bagh Athletes as Seven Players Selected for Under-21 Divisional Handball Team

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator The provincial government is organizing the Under-21 Games this year, and the first round of trials was held today in Kabal, Swat for the divisional teams. In the handball trials, ten players were selected for the divisional squad. Out of these ten, seven players came from the Samar Bagh Handball Team, marking a big achievement for the area. Congratulations to everyone who supported these young athletes. It is worth noting that Qari Azizullah, a member of the Samar Bagh Handball Team, is already part of the provincial squad and is currently participating in the national championship trials. This reflects the growing recognition of talent from Samar Bagh at both provincial and national levels. In addition, the GHSS Samar Bagh handball team had already secured its place in the provincial round after winning the schools tournament from Malakand-I. Their consistent performance shows that Samar Bagh has become a strong hub for emergin...
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All Pakistan Ziad Durani Football Tournament concludes in Bannu, Mumash Khel wins final 0–2

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator Bannu. The All Pakistan Ziad Durani Football Tournament concluded impressively amidst a heavy gathering of spectators. The final match, played between Mumash Khel of Bannu and Mianwali-Punjab, was won by Mumash Khel with a clear margin of 0–2. Mumash Khel lifted the title. The winning team was given a cash prize of PKR 200,000, while the runner-up team was given PKR 50,000. The Man of the Match and Best Scorer awards carried PKR 5,000 each. In total, 45 teams from across the country participated, giving it strong national representation. The final was attended by former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Zahid Akram Khan Durani as the chief guest. Other prominent persons who attended included Malik Abrar Khan, former Tehsil Nazim Engineer Malik Ahsan Khan, Malik Rahat Khan, Tehsil Municipal Officer Muhammad Yousaf Khan, Advocate Malik Sinan Durani, Malik Nasir Gul Khan, Shoaib Surani, tournament organizers Israr Bangash and ...
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The Great Peshawar Sports Turf War: Two Masters, No Results, and Players Stuck in the Middle

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , Digital Creator If anyone wants to study how sports should not be managed, come to Peshawar. Here, you will find a live demonstration as to how two institutions can fight over a piece of land for years, invest millions in salaries, and still fail to produce even a handful of decent athletes. Welcome to the ongoing drama between the Pakistan Sports Board and Coaching Centre Peshawar, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate. Three days ago, the KP Sports Directorate decided to take matters into its own hands. Without any grand ceremony, they walked up to the main gate of the PSB Coaching Centre and simply locked it. No warning. No explanation. Just a cold metal lock swinging from the gate like a punchline. By evening, the Directorate also announced that the entire compound now fell under provincial jurisdiction. One gate, two owners, and an entire city confused about who is actually in control. Inside the building, the PSB employees cont...
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The Curious Case of the Missing UC Sports Project

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , digital creator Everyone in the neighborhood still remembers the day the announcement was made. The UC Sports Project was coming. There would be a cricket pitch, a football ground, a volleyball court and even a community sports room. The boys cheered, the elders nodded with pride and the shopkeepers predicted that sports would finally distract youngsters from arguing about mobile data packages. But as weeks rolled by, the grand “sports project” remained as invisible as a politician’s promise after election day. The only thing occupying the proposed ground were three buffaloes, two stray dogs and one retired uncle who came every afternoon to sunbathe and remind children that in his youth he bowled faster than Wasim Akram. Then came the dramatic twist. The Advisor for Sports, Taj Muhammad Tarand, took notice. Not a soft notice, not a casual notice, but a very official notice that echoed across news tickers and WhatsApp groups. He sent a formal l...
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Sports Projects in Mardan and Peshawar Face Uncertainty

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KIKXNOW Digital Creator Recent financial disclosures from the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) have brought to light a concerning stagnation in two significant sports development projects within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The revelations raise questions about project progress, equitable resource distribution, and the PSB's commitment to transparency. In Mardan, the construction of a much-anticipated sports complex appears to have hit a standstill. An allocation of PKR 72.7 million was made for the project in 2023, yet remarkably, the exact same amount has been carried over to 2024 without any reported changes or adjustments. This lack of variation in funding over two years suggests a significant slowdown, if not a complete halt, in the project's momentum, with no clear data emerging regarding its progress. A similar narrative unfolds in Peshawar concerning a proposed boxing gymnasium. For both 2023 and 2024, a consistent sum of PKR 37.641 million was allocated. ...
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Running and Football on Kohat's Hockey Turf… Multi-Million Facility Misused, RSO Remains Silent

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow – Digital Creator The hockey turf, which was installed at a cost of millions in Kohat, was supposed to provide the young hockey players with a proper, world-class playing surface. Instead of hockey, the ground is used for almost everything except hockey. Schoolchildren are running laps on it, while football matches are held routinely on it, reducing a dedicated facility to a multipurpose playground. A hockey turf is designed for one sport only. The surface, grip and overall structure are made for hockey only. No other sport in the world plays on such a turf as it causes serious damage and reduces its life, therefore, results in expensive repairs. Still, Kohat's turf is being utilized like any open field. There is no supervision, no restrictions and no management system to protect this costly investment. The RSO Kohat, when contacted regarding misuse of the turf, did not respond. And his silence speaks volumes. Public money was spent on this faci...
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