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KP Taekwondo Association Positions Challenged in Peshawar Local Court

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The recent appointments and election process of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taekwondo Association have been challenged in a local court in Peshawar . According to the petition filed by waqar Afridi in the court of Civil Judge Sadia Ibrahim , the constitution approved by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Olympic Association allows only the positions of President, Vice President, Joint Secretary, and Executive Members within the association. However, the recent elections introduced additional positions of Patron and Chairman , which the petitioner claims are unconstitutional. The petition further alleges that the individual appointed as Vice President from Swat is already serving as an office-bearer in the swimming association, while the Secretary selected from Abbottabad is also serving as Secretary of the wrestling association. According to the petitioner, holding positions in two separate sports associations is a violation of the rules. ...
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Bodybuilding Controversy Exposes Institutional Failure: KP Government Funding, PSB Restrictions, and the Silence of Sports Authorities

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan,KikxNow,Digital Creator Pakistan’s sports governance system has once again come under serious scrutiny after the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government approved a special grant-in-aid for a national bodybuilding championship, despite the fact that the Pakistan Sports Board had already declared the bodybuilding body associated with Tariq Pervaiz as unrecognized. The issue raises major concerns not only about the use of public funds but also about weak enforcement, institutional contradictions, and the lack of accountability among Pakistan’s sports authorities. On April 4, 2026, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government cabinet approved several sports-related measures, including a special grant for a bodybuilding championship held in Peshawar. However, the official cabinet statement did not specify which organization was behind the event. This omission became significant because only months earlier the Pakistan Sports Board had issued an official circular stating that the “Pa...
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Tariq Pervaiz Rejects Restrictions, Defends Bodybuilding Event Amid Recognition Dispute

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Amid an ongoing dispute over the recognition status of a bodybuilding body, Tariq Pervaiz has strongly defended his position, insisting that no authority can stop his group from continuing its activities and participation in sports events. Responding to concerns raised after the Pakistan Sports Board declared the bodybuilding body linked to him as unrecognized, Tariq Pervaiz said that such restrictions would make no sense if his athletes are still able to participate in national competitions. “No one can stop us. If we are banned, then how can we participate in the National Games under PSB?” he said while defending the legitimacy of his organization. Tariq Pervaiz also downplayed the scale of the recently held bodybuilding event in Peshawar, while at the same time emphasizing the strength of his support network. “It was not such a big event, but all departments are with us, and we have been associated with bodybuilding for ...
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KP Government Grant for Bodybuilding Event Raises Questions Amid PSB Warning

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Questions are being raised over the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s decision to approve a special grant-in-aid for a bodybuilding championship after it emerged that the Pakistan Sports Board had already issued clear instructions regarding a disputed bodybuilding body linked to Tariq Pervaiz. On 4 April 2026, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government cabinet approved funding for a National Bodybuilding Championship held in Peshawar. However, the official press release did not disclose the organizers or the affiliated federation responsible for the event. In contrast, the Pakistan Sports Board had issued a circular on 27 June 2025 stating that the “Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation” associated with Tariq Pervaiz is not recognized and has no legal authority to represent bodybuilding at the national level. This raises a key question: whether the event funded by the provincial government was connected to the same unrecognized group or not....
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Sports Funding System in KP Under Question: Neglect of Associations and Concerns Over Selective Grants

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious questions are being raised over the sports funding system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where sports associations claim that regular grant-in-aid support has largely stopped since 2020, while at the same time selective funding is being approved for specific events and individuals. According to sports circles, there are around 38 registered sports associations in the province, but over the past several years, there has been little to no consistent financial support from the government. As a result, grassroots sports activities, local tournaments, and training programs have been severely affected. Athletes and organizers say the lack of funding has weakened several sports disciplines, limiting opportunities for young players to develop and progress at competitive levels. On the other hand, recent cabinet decisions approving grants for specific sports events and activities have also sparked debate. Sports stakeholders argue tha...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muay Thai Association Elections Conclude, Ilyas Afridi Elected President

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  The elections of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muay Thai Association for the term 2026–2030 were held at a local hotel in Peshawar, where regional representatives from across the province elected the new cabinet. The process was supervised by Muay Thai Federation Pakistan Secretary Rehan Butt and representative Shah Faisal, while officials from the Pakistan Olympic Association and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate were also in attendance. According to the results, Ilyas Afridi was elected President, Tariq Mateen as Senior Vice President, Atiq ur Rehman as Vice President (First), Tahir Naqash Jadoon as Vice President (Second), Shabbir as Vice President (Third), Najma Qazi as Women Vice President, Inayat Ullah as Secretary, Wali Muhammad as Deputy Secretary, Abdul Samad as Associate Secretary, Usman and Basir as Associate Secretaries, Bakhtawar as Associate Secretary Women Wing, Wajid Ali as Finance Secretary, Musarrat Ullah as Public Relations Officer, and Saeed Ullah Advocate as...
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Charsadda Sports Directorate: RTI Pending Since April 2025, Questions Raised Over Rs 42.98 Million Expenditure in FY 2025

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan | KikxNow | Investigative Report Serious questions have emerged over transparency and financial accountability in the Sports Directorate Charsadda after official Finance Department data for fiscal year 2025 revealed total expenditures of Rs 42,982,222, while a detailed RTI request filed on 4 April 2025 remains unanswered. Despite repeated legal requests under the Right to Information law, no response has been provided by either the Director General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or the District Sports Officer Charsadda, raising concerns over prolonged administrative silence and non-compliance. RTI Request Still Pending Since 4 April 2025 The RTI application sought detailed information regarding: Sports activities conducted during 2023–24 and 2024–25 Number of events, venues, and participant records Criteria for selection of players and teams Details of Daily Allowance (DA) payments Budget utilization and unspent funds Audit and inspection reports...
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Over Rs. 6.2 Million Spent Without District Sports Officer in Lower Kohistan — RTI Request Ignored, Financial Irregularities Surface

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious financial and administrative irregularities have emerged in the Sports Department of Lower Kohistan for the fiscal year 2025, based on official data obtained from the Finance Department. The situation is further aggravated by the department’s failure to respond to a formal Right to Information (RTI) request, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. According to official records, a total of Rs. 3,298,200 was released for the district’s sports office during 2025. However, reported expenditures reached Rs. 6,201,397, indicating an unexplained excess of nearly Rs. 2.9 million. This discrepancy suggests either undocumented funding sources or inflated expenditure reporting, both of which point toward potential financial mismanagement. To clarify these discrepancies, a formal RTI request was submitted in March 2025 to the District Sports Office Kohistan, seeking details on sports activities, financial usage, sta...
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Asia Cup Reward Dispute: Peshawar Players Issue Legal Notice Over Alleged Exclusion from Incentive List

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow  , Digital Creator A legal and administrative dispute has emerged after two Peshawar-based cricket figures, Javed Babar and Masood Afridi, were allegedly excluded from the official reward list linked to Asia Cup participation incentives approved by the provincial government. According to details, both individuals have formally sent a legal notice to the Director General Sports, the Secretary Sports, and the concerned responsible official, Zawar, challenging their exclusion from the approved list. The legal notice argues that their omission was made despite eligibility, claiming that the decision violates merit principles and contradicts government policy on sports incentives. The petitioners maintain that their inclusion was justified based on participation and performance criteria, and that their exclusion amounts to administrative unfairness. The controversy stems from decisions taken during the 50th provincial cabinet meeting held on A...
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Peshawar: Player Numbers Surge at Muazullah Khan Cricket Academy Despite Zero Budget

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow  , Digital Creator In Peshawar, the Muazullah Khan Cricket Academy, located adjacent to Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium, is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of young cricketers, with registrations reaching around 100 in a short span. The academy had remained closed due to the reconstruction of the stadium but was reopened nearly two months ago. Since its revival, participation has steadily increased, particularly among junior players from areas including Kohat Road and the University belt. Despite operating under the provincial Sports Directorate, the academy currently has no dedicated budget, raising questions about sustainability and resource management. Coaching duties are being handled by Irfan Babu and Irfan Afridi, who have been deputed from the Peshawar Saddar Cricket Academy. At present, the facility offers only net practice, with 7 to 8 nets available, while key infrastructure such as a gym is still missing. Historically, the a...
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