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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Hockey in Pakistan, once the pride of a nation, is now facing an existential crisis. A closer look reveals that this decline is not accidental—it is a systemic failure, one that has been ignored for decades. The real question is not why hockey is declining, but why no sustained effort has been made to save it. Every year, the Pakistan Hockey Federation promises a revival. Talent will be discovered. The game will be promoted nationwide. National glory will return. On paper, it sounds convincing. On the ground, the reality tells a different story. There is no coherent policy, no real grassroots investment, and no structural system capable of consistently producing players. The School Level Vacuum The foundation of any successful sport begins at the school level. In Pakistan, this foundation is crumbling. Public schools rarely have: Functional hockey grounds Qualified coaches Proper equipment For many children, playing...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan  , KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: An investigative journalist has filed a request under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act 2013 seeking details about sports clubs and player registrations in the merged districts. However, the request, submitted in December 2025, remains unanswered. The journalist requested data from Bajaur, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram, Orakzai, North Waziristan, and South Waziristan on the number of registered sports clubs, the types of sports they offer, and the number of male and female players. The request also asked for explanations for the absence of registered women athletes and any corrective actions taken by the Sports Directorate. Official records indicate hundreds of clubs and thousands of male athletes are active in these districts, but there is no formal record of female player registration. Despite the Director General of Sports sending instructions to district offices, no response has been provided to date...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, kikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar – Nearly a year after an RTI request was filed to the Directorate General of Sports, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the requested information remains undelivered. The request, submitted in April 2025, sought detailed records of fuel consumption, generator usage, monthly fuel allocations, and maintenance reports for district sports offices in Charsadda, Peshawar, Nowshera, Bannu, and Swat for the period of July 2024 to March 2025. The RTI request was prompted by widespread suspicions of financial irregularities: officials allegedly submitted fraudulent documents to claim fuel funds, often showing the fuel was used for tournaments that may not have actually occurred. These accusations suggest deliberate manipulation of public resources, raising serious questions about governance, oversight, and accountability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s sports administration. Under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act, 2013, the Directorate i...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, kikxNow , Digital Creator At Peshawar Sports Complex, what appears to be a harmless pastime actually exposes a glaring disregard for rules and the unchecked influence of officials. During Ramadan, children of certain officials have been entering the complex and flying kites daily on the hockey ground between Asr and Maghrib. The problem is not the activity itself, but the unequal application of the law. Any ordinary citizen or athlete attempting the same would face immediate action. Yet the children of officials operate without consequence. One day, a sports advisor personally intervened and chased them away, even taking a class for Class Four employees—but the practice continued unabated. This is not just fun; it is a clear case of power being abused. Staff members fear confronting these children because they risk the wrath of influential parents. The law, it seems, does not apply equally: it is effectively suspended for the children of the powerful. ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Nearly a year has passed since a Right to Information (RTI) request was submitted to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Directorate of Sports regarding the ambitious “1000 Sports Facilities” project, yet critical information remains undisclosed. The project, intended to modernize sports infrastructure across the province, has become a case study in bureaucratic opacity and delayed accountability. The RTI, filed in April 2025, sought detailed records spanning 2020 to 2024, including: District-wise and year-wise allocation of funds. A comprehensive list of completed and under-construction sports facilities, specifying location, type, and current status. Records of all project directors appointed since the project’s inception, including appointment procedures, advertisements, interviews, and approvals. Details of vehicles, machinery, and equipment purchased or allocated for the project, with quantity, type, cost, and current locati...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: Nearly nine months after a Right to Information (RTI) request was filed, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate has yet to provide crucial details regarding Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium. The request sought information on turf maintenance, machinery repair costs, and removed structures and fountains from the stadium. The RTI request asked for: A full breakdown of machinery repair costs, including bills, work orders, and details of the companies or individuals involved. Confirmation if machines are still being operated with daily water refills, and whether any investigation has been conducted regarding this practice. Copies of any dissent notes sent to the former DG Khalid Khan, and their outcomes. Documentation showing when and under what conditions control of the stadium was transferred to the provincial directorate. Records of old huts and fountains removed from the stadium, including their quantity and whethe...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar’s provincial sports directorate has recently given the world of sports a shocking new twist. Under-21 female players were allowed to compete despite being under an official ban. Yes, that very ban that’s supposed to uphold rules, fairness, and justice—suddenly meant nothing when family ties came into play. Here’s the kicker: the exemption came because the players are related to the provincial table tennis coach’s sister-in-law. Normally, a coach’s job is to train players, improve performance, and recognize hard work. But in KP, apparently, it’s all about family connections. If you’re related to someone influential, bans become meaningless, and rules? Well, those are just decorative paperweights. Two months have passed, and still, no action has been taken. The silence from the administration is deafening, as if they’ve silently agreed: “Why bother enforcing rules when we can let the family play?” Perhaps there’s a new f...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The case of Muhammad Ilyas is not just a personal grievance—it is a stark reflection of systemic weaknesses and institutional negligence in Pakistan. On 25 March 2026, Ilyas submitted a detailed report to the FBR office in Peshawar, which goes beyond a mere complaint. It functions as a charge sheet, holding accountable the very institutions that claim to be custodians of public trust. 1. Banking Sector: Willful Blindness or Systemic Lapses? The biggest questions arise for Faisal Bank (Rawalpindi). Despite the State Bank of Pakistan’s strict KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations, how were millions of rupees in cash and export transactions carried out under a single citizen’s name? Funds were withdrawn without biometric verification—this is not a simple “error,” it indicates organized banking fraud. Evidence suggests that bank staff may have deliberately ignored regulations, which could constitute a criminal offense. Oversig...

Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator The latest figures from the District Sports Office Nowshera are not just numbers. They expose a deeper structural problem. The question is simple, but uncomfortable: why did more money produce less activity? In 2023–24, Rs 9.1 million was spent and 38 tournaments were organized. In 2024–25, funding increased to Rs 12.7 million, yet the number of tournaments dropped to 28. This is not a minor fluctuation. It is a contradiction. And it does not look accidental. Basic logic says that when resources increase, output should also increase. Here, the opposite has happened. That points to either flawed planning, shifting priorities without transparency, or misuse of funds that is not being properly disclosed. The real issue is not the reduction of 10 tournaments. The real issue is this: what did the additional Rs 3.6 million achieve? If the argument is that quality improved, where is the evidence? How many athletes progressed to highe...