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Dismissal of Coaches in Charsadda: Anti-Sports Policy, Administrative Negligence, or Political Interference?

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The recent dismissal of sports staff in Charsadda is not merely an employment issue involving a few daily wage workers. It reflects a deeper crisis in the district’s sports administration, exposing weak priorities, poor governance, and a disturbing disregard for the development of sports at the grassroots level. On April 10, the district administration removed 11 daily wage employees from the sports department. On the surface, it may appear to be a routine administrative decision, but the circumstances surrounding the dismissals raise serious concerns about the direction in which the district’s sports structure is heading. Among those dismissed were four coaches responsible for hockey, football, and badminton training, individuals who had been serving the district for the last thirteen years. These coaches may not have held permanent government positions, but in practical terms they were the backbone of local sports development. ...
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Abbottabad Regional Sports Office Records Major Budget Shifts in 2025 Spending

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Financial records of the Regional Sports Office Abbottabad for 2025 show that while the office remained within its overall approved budget, unusually high expenditures were recorded under several individual budget heads, raising questions about spending priorities and internal budget adjustments. According to official records, the office was allocated Rs. 25.35 million for 2025 and spent Rs. 22.35 million , remaining within the total approved limit. However, several expenditure heads recorded spending far above their original allocations. Rs. 3.5 Million Spent on Machine and Equipment Rent Despite Zero Original Budget Under A03408-Rent of Machine & Equipment , no original budget was allocated, yet the office recorded Rs. 3.5 million in expenditure. The spending of such a large amount under a zero-budget head raises questions about planning and approvals. POL Charges Rise to Rs. 5.47 Million Against Rs. 300,000 Budge...
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D.I. Khan Regional Sports Office Exceeds 2025 Budget by Rs. 29.4 Million

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  By Musarrat Ullah Jan Financial records of the Regional Sports Office D.I. Khan show that the office spent Rs. 37.27 million during 2025 against an approved budget of Rs. 7.80 million , exceeding its allocation by Rs. 29.46 million . The official records indicate that the largest expenditures were made under the heads “To Others” and “Contingent Paid Staff,” raising questions about expenditure controls and budget management. According to the records, Rs. 23.01 million was spent under A05270-To Others against an original allocation of Rs. 2 million , exceeding the budget by more than Rs. 21 million . Similarly, under A01277-Contingent Paid Staff , the original allocation was zero , yet Rs. 9.36 million was spent. Salary-related expenditures included: Rs. 2.46 million under basic pay Rs. 234,954 under house rent allowance Rs. 135,000 under conveyance allowance Rs. 60,921 under medical allowance Additional amounts were also spent ...
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Regional Sports Office Peshawar Exceeds 2025 Budget by Rs. 2.1 Million

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Financial records of the Regional Sports Office Peshawar show that Rs. 18.62 million was spent during 2025 against an approved budget of Rs. 16.50 million , exceeding the allocation by Rs. 2.1 million . The records indicate that the highest spending was made under salaries and allowances , followed by administrative expenses, grants, and miscellaneous heads . Salary-related expenditures included: Rs. 2.79 million under basic pay Rs. 2.50 million under additional pay Rs. 1.03 million under house rent allowance Rs. 1.52 million under Adhoc Relief Allowance 2023 Rs. 1.20 million under Adhoc Relief Allowance 2024 Administrative spending included: Rs. 505,000 on printing and publication Rs. 416,000 on conferences and workshops Rs. 110,343 on telephone charges Rs. 1.79 million under miscellaneous expenses An additional Rs. 3.87 million was spent under...
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KP Taekwondo Association Positions Challenged in Peshawar Local Court

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The recent appointments and election process of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taekwondo Association have been challenged in a local court in Peshawar . According to the petition filed by waqar Afridi in the court of Civil Judge Sadia Ibrahim , the constitution approved by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Olympic Association allows only the positions of President, Vice President, Joint Secretary, and Executive Members within the association. However, the recent elections introduced additional positions of Patron and Chairman , which the petitioner claims are unconstitutional. The petition further alleges that the individual appointed as Vice President from Swat is already serving as an office-bearer in the swimming association, while the Secretary selected from Abbottabad is also serving as Secretary of the wrestling association. According to the petitioner, holding positions in two separate sports associations is a violation of the rules. ...
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Bodybuilding Controversy Exposes Institutional Failure: KP Government Funding, PSB Restrictions, and the Silence of Sports Authorities

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan,KikxNow,Digital Creator Pakistan’s sports governance system has once again come under serious scrutiny after the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government approved a special grant-in-aid for a national bodybuilding championship, despite the fact that the Pakistan Sports Board had already declared the bodybuilding body associated with Tariq Pervaiz as unrecognized. The issue raises major concerns not only about the use of public funds but also about weak enforcement, institutional contradictions, and the lack of accountability among Pakistan’s sports authorities. On April 4, 2026, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government cabinet approved several sports-related measures, including a special grant for a bodybuilding championship held in Peshawar. However, the official cabinet statement did not specify which organization was behind the event. This omission became significant because only months earlier the Pakistan Sports Board had issued an official circular stating that the “Pa...
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Tariq Pervaiz Rejects Restrictions, Defends Bodybuilding Event Amid Recognition Dispute

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Amid an ongoing dispute over the recognition status of a bodybuilding body, Tariq Pervaiz has strongly defended his position, insisting that no authority can stop his group from continuing its activities and participation in sports events. Responding to concerns raised after the Pakistan Sports Board declared the bodybuilding body linked to him as unrecognized, Tariq Pervaiz said that such restrictions would make no sense if his athletes are still able to participate in national competitions. “No one can stop us. If we are banned, then how can we participate in the National Games under PSB?” he said while defending the legitimacy of his organization. Tariq Pervaiz also downplayed the scale of the recently held bodybuilding event in Peshawar, while at the same time emphasizing the strength of his support network. “It was not such a big event, but all departments are with us, and we have been associated with bodybuilding for ...
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KP Government Grant for Bodybuilding Event Raises Questions Amid PSB Warning

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Questions are being raised over the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s decision to approve a special grant-in-aid for a bodybuilding championship after it emerged that the Pakistan Sports Board had already issued clear instructions regarding a disputed bodybuilding body linked to Tariq Pervaiz. On 4 April 2026, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government cabinet approved funding for a National Bodybuilding Championship held in Peshawar. However, the official press release did not disclose the organizers or the affiliated federation responsible for the event. In contrast, the Pakistan Sports Board had issued a circular on 27 June 2025 stating that the “Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation” associated with Tariq Pervaiz is not recognized and has no legal authority to represent bodybuilding at the national level. This raises a key question: whether the event funded by the provincial government was connected to the same unrecognized group or not....
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Sports Funding System in KP Under Question: Neglect of Associations and Concerns Over Selective Grants

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious questions are being raised over the sports funding system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where sports associations claim that regular grant-in-aid support has largely stopped since 2020, while at the same time selective funding is being approved for specific events and individuals. According to sports circles, there are around 38 registered sports associations in the province, but over the past several years, there has been little to no consistent financial support from the government. As a result, grassroots sports activities, local tournaments, and training programs have been severely affected. Athletes and organizers say the lack of funding has weakened several sports disciplines, limiting opportunities for young players to develop and progress at competitive levels. On the other hand, recent cabinet decisions approving grants for specific sports events and activities have also sparked debate. Sports stakeholders argue tha...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muay Thai Association Elections Conclude, Ilyas Afridi Elected President

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  The elections of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muay Thai Association for the term 2026–2030 were held at a local hotel in Peshawar, where regional representatives from across the province elected the new cabinet. The process was supervised by Muay Thai Federation Pakistan Secretary Rehan Butt and representative Shah Faisal, while officials from the Pakistan Olympic Association and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate were also in attendance. According to the results, Ilyas Afridi was elected President, Tariq Mateen as Senior Vice President, Atiq ur Rehman as Vice President (First), Tahir Naqash Jadoon as Vice President (Second), Shabbir as Vice President (Third), Najma Qazi as Women Vice President, Inayat Ullah as Secretary, Wali Muhammad as Deputy Secretary, Abdul Samad as Associate Secretary, Usman and Basir as Associate Secretaries, Bakhtawar as Associate Secretary Women Wing, Wajid Ali as Finance Secretary, Musarrat Ullah as Public Relations Officer, and Saeed Ullah Advocate as...
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