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PCB's Coach Recruitment in Doubt — Level-II Coaches Ignored as Criteria Unknowingly Changed

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow. digital Creator Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) latest recruitment exercise for coaches has raised eyebrows over fairness and transparency after some qualified candidates alleged they were ignored despite satisfying the requirements advertised. One applicant says, "I had applied for the coaching position advertised by the PCB. When the interviews were scheduled, I waited for a call, but it never came. When I phoned the PCB, they informed me that they were now shortlisting Level-I coaches who have a minimum of 10 First-Class matches." The candidate further added, "That condition was not specified in the initial advertisement. It was given clearly in the advertisement that preference would be given to Level-II coaches. I am also a Level-II coach and have played seven First-Class matches, but I was not even invited for an interview." Other coaches have purportedly been saddled with the same issue, complaining about a sudden sh...

Peshawar Police Encourages Sports and Teamwork – DAR Kotwali Emerges Police Cricket Tournament Final Winner

    Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow . digital Creator Peshawar – Peshawar Capital City Police is once again at the forefront, not only of maintaining law and order but also of encouraging healthy and positive activity among its staff. In a true spirit, the final of a cricket tournament was organized today at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lines where different police teams participated with full enthusiasm. In the thrilling last game, the DAR Kotwali team won and took home the championship trophy. Javed Aziz Khan, the chief guest, awarded the trophy to the winning team and handed over the cash awards to the outstanding players for their breathtaking performances. Addressing the event, CCPO Peshawar Dr. Mian Saeed Ahmad appreciated the zeal and commitment of the police contingents, adding that Peshawar Police not only combats crime and protects citizens but also reflects exemplary teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship in practice. He underlined that such positive activities p...

New Game at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate: Pilfered Taps, Lost Equipment, and Institutional Silence

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow DIGITAL   creator In recent months, a peculiar trend has been evident at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate. Taps and plumbing fittings go missing from the hockey ground toilets one day, equipment from the second-floor toilet adjacent to the Accounts Office the next; and then, on a holiday such as Eid, taps from the squash court "are taken out for cleaning." The surprising thing is that this is all going on in an institution where 24-hour round-the-clock watching is allegedly being done through CCTV cameras, with all the video footage instantly accessible in the Director General (DG) Sports' office. The first experience was even near the hockey ground, where fittings and taps went missing from nine bathrooms instead of one. Nobody paid attention, and nobody reported it. It's as if the hockey ground is not only for sport but also for learning the art of silence. With everyone being "of the highest integrity," maybe no...

Peshawar Schools Initiate Big Sports Campaign on October 27

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow DIGITAL   creator Peshawar is preparing to launch a grand sports festival for schools to be held from October 24, which will be a great display of upcoming sporting stars from all over the district. Students from various schools will be participating in a wide variety of sports activities, such as cricket, football, volleyball, table tennis, and running track and field events. To oversee the enormous task, the most important appointments have been made. Government Higher Secondary School Nanakpura's Principal Naveed Akhtar has been appointed as Secretary, with Khursheed Iqbal as Deputy General Secretary for the events. The organizing committee has already started making arrangements at major venues such as the Peshawar Sports Complex and the Peshawar Board grounds. But the organizers encountered an early setback. They recently tried to arrange access to Islamia College grounds but were regrettably refused a meeting with the college administ...

The Invisible Challenge: Afghan Refugee Athletes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator Peshawar sports complexes, Hayatabad, Abdul Wali Khan Charsadda, Bannu, Kohat, and Swabi—these are where the energy and capabilities of the youth should be utilized to make the country's face radiant. But a formidable reality unfolds on these grounds: active involvement of many Afghan refugee players, especially in martial arts and boxing. The heart of the issue is that they are invisible: there is no official official information on their numbers, gender, skill level, or coaching arrangements. Neither the Provincial Sports Directorate nor any related sports body has complete information. This stark data deficiency is not merely an oversight; it is a significant barrier to sound policy-making. If a government agency cannot tell how many Afghan refugee competitors are involved in all the sports, the effect is at three vital levels. First, the security and rights of such athletes are undermined. Unregistered players usually do not en...

The Empty Arenas: How the Cradle of Sports Died in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  Musarrat Ullah Jan KikxNow – Digital Creator Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was not just a province; it was the "cradle of sports." It was the land that gifted Pakistan its legends in hockey, football, boxing, athletics, squash, and weightlifting. But today, the roar of the crowd has faded, replaced by an unsettling silence. The tradition is not just struggling—it is, by all accounts, on its deathbed. The victim in this tragic story is the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Olympic Association (KPOA) , which represents 38 provincial sports organizations. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the KP government, citing financial constraints, has failed to release a single rupee of funding. This isn't just an administrative failure; it's a eulogy for the dreams of a generation. The neglect of KP's athletes stands in stark contrast to the support pouring into other provinces, exposing a deep-seated crisis of priority. According to data . Punjab government gives Granted $20 million (PKR...

Sports Development or "The Contractor League"?

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , digital creator Development work is supposed to be for the public good — to construct, enhance, and provide opportunity. But where "development" is a corruption playground, the only one that gets developed is one's bank account. Unfortunately, this is the tale of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate, where sports projects are now a championship of commissions. In 35 districts, dozens of sports facilities projects are technically "in progress." Paper-wise, the province is sprinting toward a rosy sporting future. But reality-wise, most fields are vacant, and most commitments are half-constructed — as are the walls of their purported development schemes. Among the largest of these initiatives is the "1,000 Sports Facilities Project," which aims to deliver sports infrastructure to all districts. It boasts Project Directors, Deputy Directors, Sub Engineers — a whole battalion of officers committed to "develop...

Uncertain Games: Silence, Delays, and Confusion Before December's National Games in Karachi

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , digital creator With weeks remaining until the National Games to be held in December in Karachi, confusion hangs heavy over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KPK) preparations. Nobody has an idea when the training camps will open, or whether the selection process has even commenced. Both the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Olympic Association as well as the Provincial Sports Directorate, typically eager to proclaim progress, remain tight-lipped this time. The provincial cabinet has already cleared funds for both the Youth Games and National Games, but October 14 has come and gone without a single selection notice or camp announcement. The silence is deafening. Officials will, as usual, wake up at the last minute screaming "Bring home gold! " — but by then, it will be too late. Athletes are due their time to train, prepare, and proudly represent their province and country, not to be hurried into action after months of official disregard. Further adding to t...

Unfair Selection in Pakistan Jujitsu Team for Asian Youth Games — MMA Fighter Allegedly Added Under False Category

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator Peshawar: Serious irregularities have reportedly surfaced in the selection of Pakistan’s Jujitsu team for the upcoming Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. According to sources, an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter has allegedly been included in the Jujitsu team through deceptive means. Sources reveal that the concerned athlete actually belongs to MMA and has no formal connection or competitive background in Jujitsu. Despite this, he has been added to the Jujitsu lineup, depriving genuine athletes who have trained for years and represented Pakistan at national events. Reports suggest that the player will compete in MMA events in Bahrain but will represent Pakistan under the banner of the Jujitsu team, which raises serious concerns about transparency and fairness. Internal documents reportedly list him as a Jujitsu athlete, which violates basic selection norms and sporting integrity. Coaches and athletes within the Jujitsu communit...

RTI Filed on Tourism Police Motorbike Usage and Fuel Expenditures in KP

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator A formal request for information has been submitted under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act, 2013, seeking details about the distribution, usage, fuel consumption, and deployment of Tourism Police motorbikes, particularly in Peshawar. The application requests data on the total fuel consumed by Tourism Police motorcycles in each district over the past 12 months, along with a monthly breakdown of fuel usage per bike. It also asks for details of the total fuel budget allocated and the amount utilized during this period. Information has been sought on the current number of Tourism Police personnel posted in key tourist districts, including Peshawar, Abbottabad (Galyat), Mansehra (Kaghan), Swat (Upper Swat), Chitral (Kalash), and Upper Dir (Kumrat). The request specifically asks for the names, designations, and daily duties of officers stationed in Peshawar. The RTI also seeks details about the six motorcycles assigned...