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Sports System or a Comedy Show? Where Are the DSOs in KP’s Districts, and Where Are the Officers Being Posted?

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  By Musarrat Ullah Jan | KikxNow, Digital Creator Serious questions are being raised about the administrative system responsible for sports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. How many districts are currently without a District Sports Officer (DSO)? In how many districts are sports activities suspended or affected? And if districts lack the officers needed to manage local sports, why are appointments and postings being made elsewhere? According to complaints and claims received, sports activities are reportedly not taking place or are facing difficulties in 36 districts of the province. If this claim is accurate, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Department must clarify how many districts have vacant DSO positions, how many are conducting regular sports activities, and who is responsible for the current situation. Meanwhile, questions have also emerged regarding the postings of some DSOs recruited approximately three years ago. According to complaints, certain officers have remained posted i...
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📢 Demand for Immediate Appointment of a District Sports Officer (DSO) in North Waziristan

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator It is deeply concerning that nearly three months have passed since the transfer of the District Sports Officer (DSO) of North Waziristan, yet no new officer has been appointed. As a result, young athletes from Mir Ali, Miranshah, and other parts of North Waziristan are facing difficulties in sports-related matters. The absence of a responsible sports officer also raises concerns about the proper management of trials, training programmes, tournaments, and sports funding. The upcoming sports trials in Miranshah make the immediate appointment of a competent officer even more important. Our question is simple: Why has the position remained vacant for nearly three months when the future of our young athletes is at stake? We urge the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the relevant authorities in the Sports Department to appoint a new DSO/Sports Manager in North Waziristan without further delay. Our demand is not against any ind...
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686 Physical Education Teachers Listed in KP’s Merged Districts, but School Sports Facilities Remain Unverified

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KIkxNow , Digital Creator PESHAWAR: A total of 686 Physical Education Teachers (PETs) are listed across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s merged tribal districts and associated sub-divisions in the EMIS data provided for this report. However, the available figures do not establish how many government schools in these areas have playgrounds, functional sports facilities or adequate equipment. According to the data, Kurram has the highest number of listed PETs, with 105 teachers, followed by North Waziristan with 87, South Waziristan with 79, Khyber with 80, Mohmand with 78, Orakzai with 61 and Bajaur with 58. Among the listed sub-divisions, Jandola has 34 PETs, Wazir has 30, Darra Adam Khel has 26, Hassan Khel has 20, Drazanda has 19 and Bettani has nine. The figures show considerable differences in the number of PETs across districts and sub-divisions. However, these differences alone do not establish whether teacher deployment is adequate or unequal. A meaningfu...
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675 Physical Education Teacher Posts Vacant in KP’s Settled Districts, Peshawar Tops List

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KIkxNow , Digital Creator Annual School Census Report 2023-24 shows 3,449 of 4,124 sanctioned posts filled in settled districts. PESHAWAR: A significant number of Physical Education Teacher (PET) positions remain vacant in government schools across the settled districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Annual School Census Report 2023-24 issued by the Elementary and Secondary Education Department. The report shows that out of 4,124 sanctioned PET positions in the settled districts, 3,449 are filled while 675 remain vacant. According to the figures, boys’ schools have 2,407 sanctioned positions, of which 2,027 are filled and 380 are vacant. Girls’ schools have 1,717 sanctioned positions, with 1,422 filled and 295 vacant. District-wise figures show that Peshawar has the highest number of vacant PET positions, with 58 posts unfilled. Abbottabad follows with 44 vacancies, Buner with 42 and Swat with 41. Dera Ismail Khan and Swabi each have 37 ...
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KP Sports Fund: How Much Money Is Collected From Students, and Where Is It Spent?

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KIkxNow , Digital Creator Students in government schools across the settled districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are subject to sports fund charges under different fee schedules. Figures provided for this investigation show revised rates of Rs10 for Grade V, Rs50 for Grade VIII, Rs60 for Grades IX-X, and Rs80 for Grades XI-XII. However, a key accountability question remains unanswered: How much money is actually collected from students in the name of sports, how much is spent on school sports facilities and activities, and how much remains unaccounted for? According to the enrollment figures provided for government schools in settled districts, 475,144 students are enrolled in Grades IX-X, while 131,480 students are enrolled in Grades XI-XII. If every student in Grades IX-X pays the revised sports fee of Rs60, the potential collection would amount to Rs28.51 million. At Rs80 per student, the potential collection from Grades XI-XII would be Rs10.52 million....
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€1 Million Budget for Sports Development Project in KP, but Provincial Expenditure Details Remain Unclear

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KIkxNow , Digital Creator GIZ Pakistan provides details of activities and preliminary findings from 30 government schools in Peshawar and Mardan, but key questions about expenditure, contracts and implementing partners remain unanswered. PESHAWAR | Investigative Report Questions remain unanswered about the financial and administrative aspects of a sports-based development programme operating in government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. German development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has reported a financial volume of €1 million for the Sport for Development (S4D) project in Pakistan, but has not provided a separate breakdown of actual expenditure in the province. Investigative journalist Musarrat Ullah Jan submitted a written request to the GIZ Pakistan Country Director in July 2026, seeking information on ten areas, including the programme budget, expenditure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, participating schools, implem...
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14 Hockey AstroTurf Projects Built During PTI’s Tenure: Governor KP Must Take Notice!

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KIkxNow , Digital Creator Fourteen hockey AstroTurf projects were established across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the PTI government’s tenure. However, questions are now being raised about their current condition, maintenance, and the basic facilities available to players. The reported lack of water at Islamia College Peshawar , concerns regarding the Swabi hockey turf , and questions about the condition and maintenance of facilities in Parachinar and other parts of Peshawar demand serious attention. If public money was spent on these sports facilities, why are questions still being raised about the basic requirements needed to keep them functional? Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must take notice and order a comprehensive, independent technical inspection of all 14 hockey AstroTurf projects. 🔎 Key questions that demand answers: ·          What was the approved cost and actual expenditure for each project? · ...
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School Sports in Peshawar: Genuine Competition or Just a Formality? Security Concerns Raise Questions Over Tournament Planning

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator PESHAWAR: Serious questions have emerged over the organisation of school-level sports competitions in Peshawar, with concerns that tournaments may be rushed to completion in the name of security threats, potentially limiting students’ opportunities to participate in sporting activities. An alleged voice message circulated among school heads and relevant teachers reportedly calls for sports competitions to be completed as quickly as possible because of security concerns. According to the message, organisers are attempting to wrap up the competitions within approximately eight to ten days, with activities largely restricted to indoor sports. The reported lack of a suitable cricket ground has also been cited as a reason for limiting outdoor competitions. If the contents of the voice message are accurate, the issue goes beyond tournament scheduling. It raises questions about planning, priorities and the overall state of school spo...
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190 Schools in Peshawar, but Only a Few Compete in Sports: What Is the Role of Physical Education Teachers?

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator PESHAWAR: With approximately 190 high and higher secondary schools in Peshawar district, the reported low participation in school sports competitions has raised questions about the performance of Physical Education Teachers (PETs) and the effectiveness of the education department's sports programme. According to the information available, eight schools registered for hockey competitions, but only five participated. If participation in other sports is similarly limited, the Education Department and district sports authorities need to explain why school sports are failing to attract broader participation. If only a small number of schools take part in competitions, what sporting activities are taking place in the remaining schools? Are physical education teachers conducting regular training sessions, organising school-level competitions and identifying talented students, or are sports activities being neglected? The issue requ...
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Sports Funds Collected in Peshawar Schools, but Where Are the Facilities? Questions Raised Over Physical Education

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  PESHAWAR: Questions are being raised over the collection and utilisation of sports funds in government schools across Peshawar district, amid concerns about limited participation in sporting competitions and the availability of facilities for students. The central question is straightforward: if students are charged sports fees, where is the money being spent, and who is responsible for ensuring that they receive proper sports facilities, equipment and training? According to information provided, sports funds are collected at different educational levels, with reported charges of Rs10 at the primary level, Rs50 at the middle level, Rs60 at the high school level and Rs80 at the higher secondary level. In addition, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar reportedly collects Rs300 per regular student at the time of enrolment under the sports fund category. The applicable rules governing these collections, along with details of their utilisation, need...
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