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Zoom Meetings, Silent Officials and Sports Politics: What the KP Sports Directorate Meeting Revealed About the State of Sports Governance

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The recent online meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate was supposed to be a routine consultation with sports associations and district sports officials. Instead, it became a revealing snapshot of the opportunities, weaknesses and contradictions that continue to define sports administration in the province. Chaired by Director General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Tashfeen Haider, the meeting brought together senior officials of the Sports Directorate, Regional Sports Officers, District Sports Officers and representatives of several sports associations. However, the meeting also exposed some uncomfortable realities. Several influential district sports officers did not attend at all, many officials remained silent throughout the session and only a handful of associations actively participated. The meeting raised an important question: if the key stakeholders themselves are disengaged from discussions about the future...
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Silence Prevails Over Substandard Turf in Parachinar; Rs 30 Million Digital Screen Missing from Billion-Rupee Project

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  Musarrrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious questions are once again being raised regarding the quality and oversight of sports development projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The artificial turf recently installed in Parachinar, the district headquarters of Kurram, is allegedly substandard and defective. However, the relevant authorities have yet to issue an official stance on the matter. According to sources, the turf in Parachinar has been poorly installed in fragmented patches rather than a seamless layout. Local sports enthusiasts and stakeholders have expressed deep concerns over the project's quality. Paradoxically, this project was completed in the home region of the Director General of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa himself. While the KP Sports Advisor reportedly took notice of the issue and the Merged Districts Sports Directorate launched an inquiry, the findings have not yet been made public. Furthermore, no action has been reported against those responsib...
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Paper Committees, Missing Records, and a Silent State — The True Picture of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Sports Governance

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital Creator When you examine the administrative structure of sports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), one thing becomes glaringly obvious: committees exist, notifications are issued, and funds are allocated, but accountability and records are routinely missing. The Provincial Sports Management Committee, established under notification SO(S)2-39/sports policy/2020 on August 26, 2020, has become a prime example of this systemic flaw. The committee's mandate was crystal clear: overseeing the provincial sports fund, offering policy recommendations, and making decisions to improve the sports ecosystem. Yet, five years later, the reality is that the committee’s practical performance, meeting records, and policy impacts remain shrouded in question marks. In August 2025, an application was submitted to the Public Information Officer (PIO) under the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2013, seeking details about this committee. The application raised fundame...
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Sports journalist demands details on coaches, athletes, budgets, facilities, audits and sports quota admissions under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act.

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital Creator An extensive Right to Information (RTI) application has been filed with the Public Information Officer of Islamia College University Peshawar, seeking comprehensive records related to the university's sports administration, performance and financial management over the last ten years. The application, submitted under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act 2013 by freelance sports journalist and anchorperson Musarrat Ullah Jan, seeks certified copies of documents concerning sports coaches, trainers, sports officers, athlete admissions, achievements, infrastructure and financial expenditures. The request seeks details of all coaches, trainers and sports officials currently employed by the university, including their qualifications, coaching certifications, grades, recruitment procedures and appointment status. It also asks for records of coaches appointed, transferred or retired during the past decade. The application f...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hockey Association Takes Major Step — Coaches Nominated Across Province for Nationwide Coaching Program

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hockey Association (KPHA), in collaboration with the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), has announced a major initiative aimed at promoting hockey in the province and upgrading coaching standards through a structured national program. Under the supervision of PHF Development Director and former Olympian Tahir Zaman, the “Nationwide Coaching Education Program” is being launched to modernize coaching practices and strengthen the sport from the grassroots level. As part of this initiative, KPHA has finalized and submitted names of eligible and talented coaches from all districts of the province for formal approval. The nominations have been forwarded for inclusion in the national program. The list has been issued under the signatures of KP Hockey Association President Syed Zahir Shah, Chairman and former IGP Muhammad Saeed Khan, and Secretary Hidayatullah. According to officials, representation has been ens...
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Shah Thamas Football Stadium: A Sports Facility or a Quiet Distribution of Public Resources?

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Public institutions are built with taxpayers' money. Their land, buildings and facilities are public assets meant to serve society. When these resources gradually become private conveniences for a select few, asking questions becomes a public duty rather than merely a journalistic exercise. The situation at Shah Thamas Football Stadium in Peshawar raises precisely these questions. Employees have reportedly been residing in the stadium's official residential quarters for many years. Providing accommodation to staff is not unusual in itself. Many government departments provide housing facilities to employees. The issue begins when the line between an official facility and personal entitlement becomes blurred. There is reportedly no gas supply in the quarters, so electric heaters are being used for cooking. If there is a transparent and properly regulated mechanism governing electricity consumption, there should be no issue....
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Grade 17 Transfers in KP Sports Directorate Reversed Within a Month, Raising Questions Over Administrative Control: “Where is the Chief Secretary’s Transfer Policy or Is It Only on Paper?”

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Transfers of Grade 17 employees in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate have once again come under scrutiny after multiple postings reportedly failed to remain effective in practice despite official notifications. According to sources, several employees transferred a month ago avoided joining their new postings by using various excuses, including illness and written applications, effectively delaying or blocking implementation of the transfer orders. In some offices, a parallel situation was observed where the official record reflected the transfer, but employees continued working at their previous stations while drawing salaries from the new postings. More concerning, reports suggest that within a month, a reversal of some transfers has already begun, further weakening the credibility of the administrative process. The key question being raised is: if transfers can be undone so easily, what is the point of issuing notif...
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KP Sports MIS Registration Drive: Digital Reform or Administrative Illusion? Ground Reality Exposes Structural Weaknesses

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s sports administration has entered its second phase of digital transformation with the mandatory rollout of the Management Information System (MIS) for player registration. Under the new directives, no athlete will be allowed to participate in any sporting event without being registered in the system. CNIC or Form-B has been made compulsory, each player will be assigned a unique registration number, and all financial incentives, including kits, stipends, and prizes, will be linked to digital profiles. On paper, the initiative is presented as a major step toward transparency, accountability, and data-driven sports governance. However, a closer look at the ground reality reveals a wide gap between policy ambition and implementation capacity. The first and most critical challenge is infrastructure. The MIS system depends on stable internet connectivity, trained staff, and reliable digital access at the district...
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7th National Junior Karate Championship: Balochistan Clinch Overall Title, KP Finish Second

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , Kikxnow Digital Creator Peshawar: The 7th National Junior Karate Championship (Men and Women) concluded in Peshawar after three days of competitive action held from 7 to 9 June 2026, with Balochistan emerging as the overall champions, while host province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) secured second place. Balochistan dominated the event with a strong medal haul of 3 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals, securing the top position in the overall team rankings. KP followed closely in second place with 2 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals, while Punjab finished third with 1 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals. Men’s Individual Event Results The championship featured highly competitive bouts across different weight categories, showcasing emerging talent from across the country. In the under-50 kg category, KP’s Yahya Khan claimed the gold medal with an impressive performance. Balochistan’s Arian Khan secured silver, while Punjab’s Abdul Hafeez and Sindh’s Hanz...
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KP Sports Directorate tightens control: mandatory MIS registration for all athletes before participation and incentives

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Directorate General of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued strict new instructions to all Regional Sports Officers (RSOs) and District Sports Officers (DSOs), making prior approval mandatory for all sports events and enforcing a province-wide digital registration system for athletes. Under the directive, no sports event can be organized without formal approval from the Director General Sports KP. Officials have been instructed to submit event proposals well in advance to ensure clearance from the competent authority. In a parallel move aimed at digitization, the department has advanced to the second phase of its Management Information System (MIS), focusing on the compulsory registration of all players participating in sports activities across the province. Key points of the MIS policy include: Only registered players will be allowed to participate in any official event Each athlete must be assigned a unique registra...
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