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Merged Districts Sports Directorate’s Internal Transfers Raise Questions After KPK CM’s Online Public Hearing

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Following the first online public hearing conducted by the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Merged Districts Sports Directorate has carried out internal administrative transfers that have raised concerns about transparency and decision-making. During the hearing, a hockey player complained that despite high-quality facilities in Bajaur, no hockey coach had been assigned there. However, seven vacant junior coach positions in Bajaur remained unfilled. According to sources, the Sports Directorate decided on a dual-purpose administrative move. An official previously serving as a coach was promoted to Grade 16 and transferred to the Khyber district, where he will enjoy the benefits of a Budget and Accounts Officer, while also being assigned coaching duties. The decision appears to be influenced by pressure to place a specific coach in an administrative position, targeting the newly appointed director of the Merged Distric...
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UNDP Launches Inquiry into Missing Bicycles Provided to Merged Districts Sports Directorate

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Following a complaint by an investigative journalist from Peshawar, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has initiated an official inquiry into 12 bicycles provided to the Merged Districts Sports Directorate. The total value of these bicycles is estimated at PKR 3.6 million. The investigation began after conflicting information emerged in responses to Right to Information (RTI) requests. In one response, the Sports Directorate admitted that the bicycles were with a coach, while in another, it denied any knowledge or responsibility for the bicycles. Prompted by this contradiction, the journalist requested UNDP to conduct a thorough investigation. Subsequently, UNDP has contacted the Sports Directorate and requested a detailed report regarding the status and whereabouts of the bicycles. These bicycles were initially provided by UNDP to promote cycling in the former FATA region and were reportedly used in competitions...
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Kohat Sports Complex: A Pattern of Mismanagement, Pressure, and Financial Irregularities

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Information shared by employees of the Kohat Sports Complex and local sources presents a troubling picture of an institution where, despite the presence of a formal administrative structure, transparency, record-keeping, and accountability appear to be seriously compromised. According to sources, several administrative matters at the complex have been handled in a manner inconsistent with established rules and procedures. Alleged financial dealings without proper documentation remain a persistent concern. In this context, it is particularly notable that the name of a lower-ranking employee posted at the complex has already surfaced in an ongoing inquiry. Employees claim that in recent days they have been made to feel that providing evidence related to these matters could result in negative consequences. While these claims have not been officially verified, the very existence of such perceptions raises serious questions about th...
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Fake Letter Linked to Rs 40.62 Million Land Case Surfaces in Shangla

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator An official communication issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department has revealed that a letter related to Rs 40.62 million for land acquisition in Shangla was fake and was never issued by the department. According to the Finance Department’s letter dated January 30, 2024, addressed to the Deputy Commissioner Shangla, a document came to the department’s notice claiming approval or a refund voucher for the acquisition of land for a Tehsil Playground in the Lilownai area of Alpuri. After reviewing departmental records, it was confirmed that the letter was neither signed nor issued by the Finance Department. The document further points out that an unknown source attempted to influence the office of the Deputy Commissioner Shangla through this forged letter. The Finance Department has clearly instructed that no action should be taken in this matter. As per the official record, the case involved a substantial amount of pu...
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PCB’s Ban on “Unapproved” Cricket: Control Over Development?

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    Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Pakistan Cricket Board’s recent letter warning against participation in “unapproved” private cricket leagues raises a fundamental question: is the PCB protecting cricket, or restricting it? On 13 January 2026, the PCB formally instructed Regional and District Cricket Associations to ensure that registered players, clubs, and officials do not take part in any private leagues, tournaments, or matches that have not been sanctioned by the board. Violations, the letter warns, will invite disciplinary action under PCB regulations. At face value, the directive appears administrative. In reality, it exposes a deeper and long-standing problem in Pakistan’s cricket structure: control has replaced development.   Before banning others from organizing competitions, the PCB must answer a simple question. What volume and quality of competitive cricket does it itself provide? At grassroots and age-group levels, the cale...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s “One Thousand Sports Grounds” Project: Renamed, Cleared, and Then Exposed

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , Digital Creator The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s flagship plan to construct one thousand sports grounds has turned into a case study of administrative failure, financial manipulation, and suspected corruption, with investigators already identifying irregularities worth at least Rs 230 million. Launched with much fanfare after an announcement by PTI founder Imran Khan, the project was approved in the 2018–19 fiscal year as a seven-year scheme titled “One Thousand Sports Grounds,” with a total allocation of Rs 5.5 billion. The objective was straightforward: to provide basic sports infrastructure across the province and promote youth participation in sports. Seven years on, the project has failed to meet its core targets. Instead of addressing the shortcomings, authorities first changed the project’s name, then granted financial clearance despite serious audit objections, and now face revelations of missing funds, undocumented payments, and vanished rec...
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PSB Rules: One Person Cannot Hold Positions in Multiple Sports Federations at the Same Time

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has clarified in its latest Term Rules 2025 that no individual is allowed to hold positions in two or more national sports federations or associations simultaneously. These rules, aligned with the National Sports Policy 2005, aim to strengthen governance, transparency, and accountability in the country’s sports administration. According to the new rules: Each individual’s tenure in a federation or association is limited to two terms of four years each, meaning a maximum of eight years in a single position. No person can hold positions in more than one federation at the same time. If someone is serving as president, secretary, or in any official capacity in one federation, they are not allowed to hold a position in another federation or association simultaneously. An exception exists only for the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), allowing an individual to hold a position there in addition to...
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Chairman or President? The Silent Governance Crisis in Pakistan’s Sports Federations

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator In Pakistan, sports is more than just a field of competition; it is a mirror of the country’s governance culture. Behind the celebrations, medals, and local tournaments lies a quiet, often overlooked contradiction—one that could shape the future of every athlete striving for excellence. It is the question of leadership: who really holds the top seat in the country’s National Sports Federations (NSFs)? The President, officially recognized by law, or the Chairman, a position that many federations have elevated to supreme authority despite lacking formal recognition. Over 41 national federations and associations have submitted their constitutions to the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). On paper, this suggests a functioning system of governance, with rules and structures meant to ensure accountability. But a closer look reveals a fragmented landscape. Some federations, like the Athletics Federation of Pakistan, list the President as the ul...
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Inquiry Launched Against Kohat Regional Sports Officer on Chief Secretary’s Orders

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  MUSARRAT ULLAH JAN , KIXKNOW DIGITAL CREATOR Peshawar: A formal inquiry has been initiated against the Regional Sports Officer Kohat following serious allegations, on the directives of the Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to official sources, a two member inquiry committee has been constituted, comprising one officer each from PDMA and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate. The committee has been directed to submit a detailed report to the Chief Secretary within two months. The scope of the inquiry includes the procurement, distribution, and utilization of swimming gear and other sports equipment. Sources indicate that complete records related to the equipment are not available, while in several cases documentation is either questionable or missing. The inquiry committee will examine all financial and administrative aspects and determine whether rules and regulations were violated in the use of public resources. Government sources state that if the allegati...
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Pakistan Sports Board Temporarily Suspends Three Top Officials of Chess Federation

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has temporarily suspended the President of the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP), Hanif Qureshi, Finance Secretary Raja Gauhar Iqbal, and General Secretary Omar Khan. The suspension will remain in effect until the completion of a full financial audit by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP). Meanwhile, all bank accounts of the CFP have been frozen. According to the PSB, the action comes in response to allegations of financial irregularities, constitutional violations, and unauthorized withdrawals of funds, made by both parties against each other. Raja Gauhar Iqbal claimed his suspension was unconstitutional, as it was issued without proper consultation with the General Body, which is mandatory under the CFP constitution. The President of CFP, Hanif Qureshi, alleged that Raja Gauhar Iqbal misused funds and facilitated the issuance of fake NOCs for international chess events. The PSB ...
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