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Who Owns the Game? The Legal Questions Behind KP's Sports Complex Leases

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator In Pakistan, sport is often defeated long before the whistle blows. Not by poor athletes. Not by a lack of talent. But by paperwork, legal ambiguity and an administrative culture that treats public documents as state secrets. The latest example is the provincial government's move to invite private operators to manage the Hayatabad Sports Complex and the Peshawar Sports Complex. On paper, it looks like another public-private partnership aimed at improving sports facilities. In reality, it raises a far more important question. Does the Directorate of Sports have the legal authority to sublease assets built on land it does not own? That question deserves a documented answer, not a press statement. The Hayatabad Sports Complex stands on land owned by the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA). The Peshawar Sports Complex, also known as Qayyum Sports Complex, is located on land belonging to the Cantonment Board. In both cases, t...
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1,000 Sports Facilities Project: A Multi-Billion Rupee Scheme Completed, But Questions Remain Unanswered

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital  Creator Over the past several years, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a number of ambitious development projects aimed at promoting sports across the province. Among the most significant was the "Development of Various Playing Facilities and Repair of Existing Sports Facilities" project, widely known as the 1,000 Sports Facilities Project . The initiative was designed to extend basic sports infrastructure to remote districts, construct new playgrounds, rehabilitate existing facilities and provide young people with better opportunities to participate in sports at the grassroots level. The government presented it as a flagship investment in strengthening the province's sporting infrastructure. According to official records, the project was formally completed and closed in June 2026 . Yet, despite its official completion, the controversy surrounding the project has not ended. The unanswered questions stem largely ...
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Hayatabad Sports Complex Earned Rs. 18 Million in Six Months While 168 Individuals Allegedly Enjoyed Free Access

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  Sources claim charging exempt users could generate millions more annually as KP government weighs outsourcing the facility Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital   Creator PESHAWAR: Hayatabad Sports Complex, one of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's largest public sports facilities, generated approximately Rs. 18 million (Rs. 1.8 crore) over the past six months through memberships, registrations and sports-related user fees. During the same period, around Rs. 6 million (Rs. 60 lakh) was reportedly spent on maintenance and repair works. According to sources, after deducting maintenance expenses, the remaining revenue was deposited into the official account of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Sports . The complex offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, cricket and football grounds, badminton courts, table tennis, a gymnasium and other recreational services. Hundreds of people use these facilities every day. However, documents and sources reviewed by th...
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KP Wushu Association President Rehmat Gul Afridi Slams Proposed Outsourcing of Sports Complexes, Urges Chief Minister Sohail Afridi to Reverse Decision

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital  Creator PESHAWAR: KP Wushu Association President Rehmat Gul Afridi has strongly criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's proposed outsourcing of the Peshawar and Hayatabad Sports Complexes, calling the move "unfortunate" and warning that it could further damage the province's already struggling sports sector. Afridi advised his fellow tribesman, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi , to reconsider the proposed outsourcing plan before its implementation. He urged the Chief Minister to consult sports associations, clubs, athletes and other stakeholders rather than making what he described as a unilateral decision. Speaking in Peshawar, Rehmat Gul Afridi said it was disappointing that the government had moved ahead with such a significant policy without first taking the sports community into confidence. He argued that decisions affecting the future of sports should be made through consultation, not in isol...
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"Tennis in KP is Being Left to Survive on Personal Resources": KP Tennis Association Senior Vice President Umar Ayaz Khalil Raises Alarm Over Funding, Infrastructure and Outsourcing

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital  Creator PESHAWAR: Senior Vice President of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tennis Association Umar Ayaz Khalil has claimed that the provincial sports sector has neglected tennis for years, alleging that the Directorate of Sports has provided no financial support for the game over the past five to six years, forcing him to organise tournaments from his own pocket to keep the sport alive. Speaking about the state of tennis in the province, Khalil painted a bleak picture of shrinking infrastructure, rising costs and what he described as policy failures that continue to hold back talented players. He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa effectively has only one playable public tennis facility in Peshawar's Shahi Bagh, while the tennis courts at the Peshawar Sports Complex have an excessively fast surface that, according to him, is unsuitable for player development and increases the risk of injuries. "In a standard synthetic court, a player may compete fo...
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Historic Pakistan Tennis Club Faces Waterlogging Due to Lack of Proper Drainage

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator The historic Pakistan Tennis Club in Peshawar, established before the creation of Pakistan and closely associated with the country's founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is facing recurring waterlogging after rainfall because of the absence of an effective drainage system. According to available information, rainwater used to drain from the premises in the past. However, after a boundary wall was constructed, the natural drainage route was blocked and no alternative drainage system was put in place, separating the residential area from the tennis courts. Following the latest rainfall, water remained standing on the courts, forcing staff to manually remove it. Players continue to face difficulties as the lack of proper drainage disrupts sporting activities. Players have called for a permanent drainage solution to protect the historic facility and ensure uninterrupted use of the courts. #PakistanTennisClub #Peshawar #Ten...
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Peshawar: Regional Sports Officer Orders Focus on Drainage Instead of Cosmetic Work at Shah Thamas Football Stadium

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar Regional Sports Officer Ahmad Zaman inspected the ongoing renovation work at Shah Thamas Football Stadium and directed the contractor to stop installing decorative caps on the tops of the boundary fence posts, saying the work serves no practical purpose. During the visit, he reviewed the waterlogged condition of the football ground following recent rainfall and stressed that priority should be given to improving the stadium's drainage system rather than cosmetic changes. He instructed the contractor to take practical measures to ensure proper drainage so that rainwater does not disrupt sporting activities. The contractor assured the Regional Sports Officer that the issue would be addressed. The inspection came after public attention was drawn to renovation work that included modifications to the boundary fence instead of resolving the stadium's long-standing drainage problems. #ShahThamasStadium #Peshawar #Footb...
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RFL 2 MMA Championship Concludes as Fighters from Across Pakistan Shine in 22 Thrilling Bouts

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  PESHAWAR:  The RFL 2 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championship concluded successfully at the Gymnasium Hall of the Pakistan Sports Board Coaching Centre, bringing together some of the country's top MMA fighters from all four provinces. A total of  22 bouts  were contested during the event, including  four professional  and  18 amateur  fights, showcasing Pakistan's growing talent in mixed martial arts. The professional card featured impressive performances from  Kashif Ali  and  Faheem Khan  of Passion Spartan Club, Rawalpindi,  Zeeshan Mehsud  of LDFC Lions Den Fighting Club, Dera Ismail Khan, and  Muhammad Mehdi  of Quetta, who displayed high-level skills and competitive spirit throughout the championship. The winners of the amateur contests were: ·          50kg:  Sanaullah Khan (Team Alpha Ronin, Peshawar) ·        ...
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KP Sports Policy 2018: Eight Years On, Are Its Promises Still Trapped on Paper?

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator When the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved the KP Sports Policy 2018 , it was presented as a roadmap to transform the province's sporting landscape. The policy promised grassroots development, transparent governance, athlete welfare, modern infrastructure, private sector participation and institutional reforms. It directed all concerned departments to implement the policy "in letter and spirit." Nearly eight years later, however, a fundamental question deserves public attention. A comparison between the policy's commitments and the current situation raises serious questions about implementation, accountability and governance within the Directorate General of Sports. The policy clearly states that eligible provincial sports associations should receive annual Grant-in-Aid after fulfilling prescribed criteria. These grants were intended to support competitions, coaching camps and player development. The ke...
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