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More Funds, Fewer Tournaments: The Broken Math of Nowshera’s Sports System

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Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator The latest figures from the District Sports Office Nowshera are not just numbers. They expose a deeper structural problem. The question is simple, but uncomfortable: why did more money produce less activity? In 2023–24, Rs 9.1 million was spent and 38 tournaments were organized. In 2024–25, funding increased to Rs 12.7 million, yet the number of tournaments dropped to 28. This is not a minor fluctuation. It is a contradiction. And it does not look accidental. Basic logic says that when resources increase, output should also increase. Here, the opposite has happened. That points to either flawed planning, shifting priorities without transparency, or misuse of funds that is not being properly disclosed. The real issue is not the reduction of 10 tournaments. The real issue is this: what did the additional Rs 3.6 million achieve? If the argument is that quality improved, where is the evidence? How many athletes progressed to highe...
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Six Players from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Included in Pakistan Squad for South Asian Badminton Championship in Islamabad

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad will host the South Asian Badminton Championship from April 1 to April 7, with six players from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa included in Pakistan’s 11-member national squad. The players departed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 25 for Islamabad, where they will undergo a three-day training camp ahead of the championship. All selected players are affiliated with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate’s badminton academy and have been trained under the supervision of coaches Muhammad Nadeem and Hayat Khan. Player breakdown by category: U-19: Muhammad Umer Muhammad Hashir Fahad Ahmad U-21: Muhammad Zaid U-23: Umer Jehenger U-16: Muhammad Hasnain Following the pre-event training camp in Islamabad, these players will represent Pakistan in the championship. The significant presence of players from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa highlights the province’s growing talent pool in badminton. #kikxnow #badminton #sports #kp...
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Where Do the Sports Funds Go? A Hard Look at District-Level Accountability

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , kikxNow , Digital Creator In theory, Pakistan’s provincial sports system is structured, funded, and accountable. District Sports Officers receive separate allocations for organizing competitions, while their office expenses are funded under a different head. On paper, the architecture appears clear. In practice, questions remain unresolved. Under the provincial sports framework, District Sports Officers are responsible for organizing tournaments within their respective districts. Funds are released through administrative channels, often via the Deputy Commissioner’s office and designated government accounts. This mechanism is meant to ensure transparency and oversight. However, concerns persist about how these funds are utilized and documented. In several districts, stakeholders report difficulty accessing financial records, competition data, and expenditure details. Requests made under information laws have, in some cases, gone unanswered or delayed. W...
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One Year of Silence on Strategy-II: Where Is the Policy, and Where Is the Implementation?

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  Musarrat uLLAH jan , KikxNow Digital Creator The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Policy 2018 made a bold promise. Sports would not remain a routine departmental activity. It would be transformed into an economic sector. Private investment would be encouraged. Retired athletes would find employment. Sports centers would be organized under clear standards. Collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce would support investment growth. This vision was formally framed as Strategy-II. The question is simple: has this vision materialized, or does it exist only on paper? A formal information request related to the implementation of Strategy-II has remained pending for almost one year. It is not a political statement. It contains no slogans. It focuses strictly on policy execution. The request seeks details of practical steps taken under Strategy-II, the number of private sports centers registered, employment provided to retired athletes, the existence of a legal framework, and copies of rel...
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PSB Rules in Favour of Balochistan Body, Declares PTF January 2026 Elections Invalid

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  Musarrat uLLAH jan , KikxNow Digital Creator Islamabad, February 26, 2026 — The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has ordered the immediate recognition and affiliation of the Balochistan Taekwondo Association (BTA) with the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), while declaring the federation’s January 2026 elections invalid. The decision was issued by PSB Adjudicator Shakil Durrani in Petition No. 16 of 2025 after reviewing complaints regarding non-affiliation of the provincial body and disputes over the electoral college. According to the ruling, the Balochistan elections held on September 1, 2025, were conducted under the supervision of the provincial Sports Board in compliance with the orders of the Balochistan High Court. The Adjudicator stated that the authority to determine the composition of the provincial electoral college rests exclusively with the Provincial Sports Board and not with the national federation. The order directed the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation to immed...
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Mansehra Stadium Upgrade Claim: Approval Reported, Key Details Still Missing

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  Musarrat uLLAH jan , KikxNow Digital Creator A report circulating on X claims that the upgrade of Thakra Stadium has been formally approved, with a reported project cost of PKR 978 million. The development is being linked to efforts by Babar Saleem Swati and is described as a step toward improving sports facilities for the youth of Mansehra. The stated objective is to strengthen local sports infrastructure and provide better training and competition facilities for young athletes. However, important official details are still not publicly available. Key questions remain: Which authority granted the approval? Was it the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate? Has the project also been cleared by the Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? Is this project included in the provincial Annual Development Program or launched under a separate scheme? What exactly will be constructed or upgraded under the PKR 978 million budget? What is the expected completio...
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Former PHF President Seeks Recovery of Personal Loan Extended to Federation

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad: Brig. (Retd.) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar has filed a petition stating that during his tenure as President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) in 2023, he extended a personal loan of Rs. 14,056,000 to the Federation to cover urgent financial and operational obligations. According to the petition, despite repeated requests and assurances from the PHF, the loan has not yet been repaid. Brig. Khokhar has formally requested recovery of the outstanding amount. The matter has been referred to the Adjudicator for adjudication and further proceedings. No comments have been issued by the PHF at this stage. #PakistanHockey #PHF #SportsGovernance #FinancialAccountability #SportsNews #HockeyPakistan  
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Serious Allegations Against Pakistan Taekwondo Federation: Over PKR 101 Million Allegedly Misused

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Rawalpindi/Islamabad: The Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) is facing serious allegations that have raised eyebrows in the sports community. Mr. Muhammad Ilyas Afridi has filed a complaint claiming that the Federation unlawfully used his Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and National Tax Number (NTN) to operate a bank account at Faysal Bank, Rawalpindi. According to the complaint, transactions exceeding PKR 101 million were conducted without his knowledge or consent. The case raises critical questions about financial governance and the legality of the Federation’s operations. It has now been referred to the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Adjudicator for formal investigation and adjudication. Sports circles and the public are closely watching the outcome, which could have wider implications for accountability and governance in Pakistan’s sports administration. #PakistanTaekwondo #SportsGovernance #FinancialTransparency ...
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Work From Home for Sports? Provincial Order Exposes Gaps in Policy Planning

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: The provincial government recently issued a “work from home” order for Fridays in the name of fuel conservation. On the surface, this appears rational—energy saving is a legitimate concern. But when applied to the sports ministry, the policy exposes a series of glaring practical flaws that reveal a lack of understanding of operational realities. The sports ministry is not a typical office environment. Training athletes, supervising fieldwork, and preparing teams for competitions are inherently physical tasks. Asking coaches to “work from home” raises immediate questions: how will they provide meaningful training to athletes who are not physically present? Will mobile videos replace real-time feedback? Can a coach genuinely teach a forward how to kick, a defender how to intercept, or a goalie how to react through Zoom or WhatsApp videos? The gap between policy intention and practical execution is massive. Coaches are no...
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Peshawar T20: Cricket, Chaos, and the Citizen’s Burden

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar is hosting T20 cricket matches, and on paper, it sounds like a public service: sport for youth, competition to inspire, and supposedly, a boost to public morale. Official statements insist that these matches create “healthy competition” and serve “the welfare of citizens.” Reality, however, paints a very different picture. As soon as the T20 series began, roads from Hashtnagri to Government College and Bacha Khan Chowk were completely sealed. Pedestrians, vendors, shopkeepers, laborers—ordinary citizens trying to earn a living—were abruptly informed that their day-to-day survival could wait because cricket must happen. Security, the official excuse, has become a blunt instrument for collective punishment. One vegetable vendor summed it up perfectly: “Sir, my livelihood is on hold, but my son should come watch the match. Isn’t that what matters?” Ramadan or not, hunger does not pause for cricket, and yet citizens were repo...
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