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Sports Structure in Merged Districts Exists Only for Men

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  Thousands of Registered Athletes but Not a Single Woman Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow Digital Creator Female representation in sports remains nonexistent in the merged tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to official data from the Directorate of Sports for the year 2020–21 and 2021–22, thousands of male athletes are registered across seven districts, yet not a single female athlete appears in the record. The data shows that Bajaur has 204 sports clubs with 3708 male athletes and no women. Khyber has 346 clubs with 4506 male players. Mohmand records 260 clubs and 3016 registered men. Kurram reports 314 clubs with 3706 athletes. In Orakzai, 172 clubs are active with 2204 male players. North Waziristan lists 264 clubs and 3504 registered athletes, while South Waziristan has 270 clubs and 3464 male athletes recorded. Total 24306 player from different merged district.. The official structure exists on paper, but when questions arise about the type of sports, club a...
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Political Capture of Public Spaces and the Erosion of Sports Governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , digital creator The decision to use Hayatabad Sports Complex for a political rally highlights a familiar pattern in the governance of sports infrastructure. Despite prior administrative notification prohibiting political use of the facility, the sudden reversal reflects a deeper structural issue. Public sports spaces in Pakistan are not treated as developmental assets but as adjustable venues shaped by political urgency and influence. This incident is not isolated. It points to how institutions become subordinate to political needs rather than long term public benefit. A sports ground exists to build athletes, not audiences for speeches. Temporarily blocking athletes for three days may appear harmless, yet for professional sports cycles those interruptions can impact training consistency, coaching schedules, and tournament preparation. The damage is not only physical to the turf but also psychological as it signals priority misalignment. The f...
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When Athletes Travel by Bus and Officials Fly First Class

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , digital creator Sports in Pakistan reflects a deeper national illness. It is not a management flaw, it is a mindset. The athlete is treated as a beneficiary, not the core product. The official is seen as the stakeholder. This inversion explains why players pay their own travel, sign forms they never read, and arrive at national competitions already exhausted. It also explains why complaints of mistreatment are received as attitude problems, not administrative failures. The recent handling of travel for the National Games is a classic example. Instead of a coordinated transport plan, every athlete was handed a sum of money and told to “manage it.” This was described as facilitation, but it was simply avoidance of responsibility. A system that claims credit for participation should at least own the cost and the risk. At the most basic level, athletes representing the country should not be deciding between an unreliable bus or a delayed train while...
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The Anti Doping Catastrophe: How Incompetence, Silence and Selective Accountability Are Destroying Fair Play in Pakistan

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , digital creator The purpose of anti doping policies is simple. Protect clean athletes. Ensure fair competition. Educate before penalizing. Hold everyone accountable under the same rules. What makes the situation in Pakistan troubling is not only the presence of doping, which is a global challenge, but the broken structure and questionable conduct of those tasked with preventing it. When the watchdog becomes uncertain, untrained, influenced or inactive, the very idea of integrity collapses before the competition even begins. In many countries, the discussion around doping is grounded in science, athlete welfare, transparency, and clear appeal mechanisms. In Pakistan, the conversation has been reduced to whispers, fear, selective testing, intimidation, and a disturbing absence of credible oversight. At the center of the issue is a confused and poorly managed structure where doping tests are conducted by individuals described by athletes as untra...
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Tangi Sports Complex: Funds Released Four Years Ago, Yet the Ground Remains a Decade-Long Failure

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , digital creator Tangi, Charsadda — The construction of the Tangi Sports Complex began nearly a decade ago, yet the facility remains utterly incomplete and nonfunctional. What makes this failure an administrative scandal is the revelation that the final development funds were formally released in the fiscal year 2020–21 . Four years have passed since the funds were dispersed, and yet there is still no visible progress—not even the commencement of basic remaining work. The Missing Millions: Funds Released in 2020–21 The PC-1 was approved , and the administration had full authority to complete the project. The released funds, intended to finish the complex, included: Component Released Amount (PKR) Development Work (Remaining) 4,229,000 Water Supply System 1,420,000 Internal Electrification 73,000 Total Funds Released 5,722,000 ...
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Swabi Hockey Turf: A Costly Project Now Exposed for Serious Technical Failures

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , Digital Creator Around eleven months ago, the hockey turf at Bamkhel in Swabi was installed with significant public funding. The project was promoted as a major achievement of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, presented as a symbol of progress in sports infrastructure. Today, the same turf stands as evidence of poor execution, weak monitoring and lack of accountability. Large sections of the turf have lifted due to a compromised base. Visible wrinkles across the field have made it unsafe for athletes. The surface, which should have supported professional hockey activity, is now a hazard even for basic training. When the issue was identified, photographic evidence was immediately shared with the Directorate of Sports, including senior officials. Despite being informed, the Directorate has remained silent. The absence of an immediate response raises questions about the seriousness with which the department treats technical failures on a multi-m...
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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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