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Missing Government Boxing Ring in D.I. Khan: Calls for Investigation and Accountability

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Local boxers deprived of an important sports facility; authorities urged to trace the missing equipment, fix responsibility, and restore the facility. Dera Ismail Khan: Muhammad Hanif Thaheem, Chairman of the Regional Boxing Association, Dera Ismail Khan, has called on the Director General of Sports, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to investigate the reported disappearance of a government-owned boxing ring from the district and ensure its restoration. In a formal application submitted to the Director General of Sports, Thaheem stated that a boxing ring owned by the Directorate General of Sports, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was previously available in Dera Ismail Khan. However, according to the application, the facility has reportedly been missing for a considerable period, with no satisfactory explanation provided regarding its current location, transfer, or custody. The application highlights the difficulties faced by local boxer...
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South Asian Games 2027: Pakistan’s Hosting Brings New Hope for Young Athletes

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  By Musarrat Ullah Jan | KikxNow, Digital Creator Pakistan is preparing to host the 14th South Asian Games from April 3 to 11, 2027 , with competitions scheduled across Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. The regional sporting event is expected to bring together athletes from South Asian countries and provide a major platform for emerging talent. According to the Olympic Council of Asia, the Games are planned to feature 28 sports and 346 medal events , offering athletes an opportunity to compete at an international level and represent their countries with pride. Pakistan last hosted the South Asian Games in 2004. The 2027 edition presents another important opportunity for the country to strengthen its sporting infrastructure, promote regional cooperation, and encourage young people to pursue sports professionally. The inclusion of Peshawar as a host city is particularly significant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It could help bring major sporting competitions closer to local athlete...
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Peshawar Tart​an Running Track Under Scrutiny: Who Is Responsible?

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator PKR 680 Million Revised Cost, Track Damage at Two Locations, Unanswered RTI Request, and Serious Questions for the Sports Directorate The Peshawar tartan running track project, being implemented under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate, raises serious questions about construction quality, financial transparency, project supervision, and official accountability. An RTI application submitted on 6 August 2025 sought records relating to the original and revised PC-1, the reported revised project cost of PKR 680 million, contractor payments, the contract agreement, construction delays, audit reports, and any departmental inquiries. According to the applicant, the requested information has still not been provided. There are also claims that the track has come apart at two locations. These claims require an independent technical inspection and documentary verification. If the damage is confirmed, the public deserves to know ...
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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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