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KP Sports Directorate Faces Transparency Vacuum: No Public Annual Reports, No Clear Athlete or Budget Accountability System

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate is operating without a publicly available consolidated annual performance report, raising serious questions about transparency, accountability, and outcome measurement in the province’s sports governance system. Unlike the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), which regularly publishes structured annual reports detailing athlete participation, national representation, financial summaries, and development outcomes, the KP Sports Directorate has not maintained or released any equivalent comprehensive public document that tracks performance indicators across years. This absence creates a significant information gap on how public funds are being utilized and what measurable outcomes are being achieved in the sports sector. A review of available public records, development documents, and departmental disclosures indicates that KP Sports Directorate operates primarily through fragmented reporting mecha...
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Pakistan Sports Board Reports Major Reforms, Spending and Infrastructure Expansion (July–Dec 2025)

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad — The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has released its performance report for July–December 2025, highlighting significant developments in institutional reforms, financial management, sports infrastructure, international participation, and governance reforms across the national sports system. According to the report, PSB’s non-development income stood at Rs. 1.240 billion , while total expenditure was Rs. 680.28 million , reflecting structured financial management. Under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), Rs. 247.42 million was utilized out of Rs. 412.94 million released, primarily for upgrading and developing sports infrastructure. The Board also generated Rs. 42.86 million in revenue through facilities and allied services, with the Islamabad headquarters contributing the largest share. On the development side, major projects include the establishment of a biomechanics laboratory , upgrading Liaquat Gym...
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PSB Spends Rs 30.03 Million on Athlete Training (July–Dec 2025), Volleyball Receives Largest Share

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) recorded a total expenditure of Rs 30,036,000 on athlete training across nine sports during the period of July to December 2025, according to official data. The spending shows a significant concentration in a few disciplines, with volleyball emerging as the highest-funded sport , receiving Rs 11.89 million , accounting for nearly 40% of the total budget . Hockey followed as the second-largest recipient with Rs 5.44 million (18.1%) , while kabaddi ranked third with Rs 3.64 million (12.1%) . Athletics also received a substantial allocation of Rs 3.05 million (10.1%) . Mid-tier funding was distributed to taekwondo (Rs 2.08 million) , ju-jitsu (Rs 1.74 million) , and karate (Rs 1.45 million) , collectively forming a moderate share of the total expenditure. At the lower end of the spectrum, basketball (Rs 417,200) and alpine sports (Rs 334,400) received the smallest allocations, each account...
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KP Sports Directorate: Promotion System of Coaches Under Question Amid Allegations of Double Standards

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: Concerns are being raised over the promotion system within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate and merged districts sports structure, where coaches allegedly face inconsistent standards compared to other government employees. Officials and observers point out that while promotions in clerical and driving cadres are strictly governed by service rules, educational requirements, and seniority, the promotion pathway for sports coaches appears less structured and more influenced by informal considerations. Questions are being raised about the educational qualifications and professional development of a significant number of coaches working in sports such as cricket, tennis, weightlifting, and bodybuilding. Critics argue that many entered service at Grade-10 level and have shown limited engagement in formal coaching education or modern training methodologies. Allegations also include irregular postings, paper-based t...
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Quota, Coaching, and Performance: The Unanswered Questions Inside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Sports Directorate

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator The debate inside the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate has never been loud, but it has never disappeared either. It exists in corridors, in off-record conversations, and in the quiet frustration of athletes who see systems working without clarity. At the center of this debate is a simple but uncomfortable question: is coaching in the province tied to measurable performance, or is it shaped by administrative pathways and informal quota mechanisms? This is not a superficial concern. It goes to the structural integrity of how sports development is supposed to function. Coaching is not an abstract designation. It is a results-driven role. Either athletes improve under a coach or they do not. Either talent pipelines emerge or they stagnate. Yet in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the link between coaching positions and actual sporting outcomes remains blurred. Across multiple districts, a pattern appears. Individuals enter the sports system ...
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Cabinet Approval vs Implementation: Questions Raised Over Asia Cup Wheelchair Cricket Reward Case

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar — The 50th meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet approved multiple measures aimed at promoting sports and providing financial support to athletes, including cash rewards for wheelchair cricket players who participated in the Asia Cup 2023–24. According to the official statement, the initiative was intended to expand sporting opportunities and encourage athletes across the province. However, objections raised after the approval have cast doubt on the transparency of the process. Several players claim they were part of the Asia Cup squad but were excluded from the reward list. According to affected individuals, they were previously denied prize money announced by the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and are now being overlooked again despite the cabinet’s approval. The players state that they submitted formal applications and contacted relevant authorities multiple times, yet no clear explanation or documented response ...
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Slow Action by Sports Secretary Leads to Rs 500 Million Funds Returned

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: According to sources, the Finance Department has reclaimed Rs 500 million that had been allocated for various projects under the Engineering Wing of the Sports Directorate. These funds were meant for the completion of ongoing projects.   Sources say that the Finance Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had earlier instructed that the funds be released and the project details provided to the relevant department. However, due to the Sports Secretary’s delayed action, the funds were not utilized in time, leading the Finance Department to take the amount back.   Sources indicate that the lack of funds could delay several projects and is affecting the department’s overall performance. Immediate action by the relevant authorities is required to ensure that the projects are completed within the scheduled timeline. #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #SportsDepartment #FundingIssues #EngineeringWing #ProjectDelay #FinanceDepartment...
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Dostan Football League in Peshawar: A Successful Event That Exposes a Failing System

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator At first glance, the ongoing “Dostan Football League” at the Peshawar Sports Complex looks like a long-overdue revival of football in the province. After nearly five years of silence, competitive matches have returned, organized under private sponsorship, featuring 17 teams from across Pakistan, including sides from Balochistan and departmental units. The matches are being held in a day-night format and will continue until April 30. On the surface, this checks all the boxes of a “successful event.” But if you step back and analyze it structurally, this league is less a success story and more a case study in systemic failure. It highlights a deeper issue: football—and sports in general—are surviving not because of the state, but despite it. Start with the most basic question: If a private organizer can pull this off, what has the provincial sports system been doing for the past five years? That’s not a rhetorical jab. It’s t...
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systemic Doping in Pakistan Weightlifting and its Ramifications

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The recent decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport Anti-Doping Division (CAS ADD) to permanently disqualify Hafiz Imran Butt, former president of the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWLF), and Irfan Butt, a former national coach, represents one of the most significant disciplinary actions against leadership in national sport history. This ruling, coupled with the sanctioning of weightlifter Abubakar Ghani for tampering with doping control, exposes deep-rooted institutional failures within the PWLF and raises broader questions about governance, athlete welfare, and the integrity of competitive sport in Pakistan. A thorough analysis of this issue requires examining the effects of systemic doping, identifying who suffers most, understanding the root causes, and evaluating the long-term consequences for both the federation and national sport as a whole. The CAS ADD investigation, spanning violations between September 2014 a...
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Ratta Kalachi Cricket Stadium: Billion-Rupee Project Built on Sand — This Is Not Failure, It’s Systemic Corruption

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator What is happening at Ratta Kalachi Cricket Stadium in Dera Ismail Khan is not an isolated construction defect. It is a textbook example of how public money is wasted through weak oversight, engineered negligence, and a system that rewards appearance over substance. This project was sold as a step toward modern sports infrastructure. Funds were released, announcements were made, and high-visibility components like digital screens and floodlights were prioritized to create an image of progress. But beneath that surface, the actual structure tells a different story. The recent collapse of iron frames and spectator shade structures after mild rain and light wind is not a minor issue. It is a structural red flag. These installations are basic components of any stadium and are expected to withstand far harsher environmental conditions. If they fail under normal weather, the conclusion is simple: either the materials were substandard,...
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