Galloping Injustice: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Horse Club Raises Eyebrows
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's recent announcement of a
new horse riding club project in Peshawar and DI Khan has sparked controversy.
Critics point out the hefty price tag of 180 million rupees allocated for a
project seemingly catering to the elite, while existing sports infrastructure
struggles and young athletes face neglect.
While the Chief Minister's fondness for equestrian pursuits
is well-known, questions arise about potential conflicts of interest. Whispers
abound of preferential treatment for friends now holding sway in the sports department.
Peshawar already boasts a police riding club. Yet, with a
significant portion of the province grappling with poverty, the rationale
behind this project remains opaque. Meanwhile, aspiring athletes face
hardships. Scholarship announcements are delayed, leaving 21 players in limbo.
Allocation of funds raises further concerns. Critics suspect
nepotism in potential hiring practices and project execution. The promise of
"justice" touted by the PTI government seems to have misplaced its
reins.
Adding another layer of suspicion is the past abandonment of
a designated sports complex and horse riding club site in Mera Kachori. The
sports directorate's unexplained exit from the project fueled speculation of
kickbacks and corruption. Complaints to anti-corruption bodies seemingly fell
on deaf ears.
Further muddying the waters, the sports directorate appears
to have deviated from its 2018 policy focused on promoting youth development
through under-21, under-24, and inter-university games. These initiatives fall
outside their core mandate.
The silence surrounding these issues is deafening. Who will hold the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government accountable for allocating hefty funds to an elitist project while neglecting the needs of grassroots sports and aspiring athletes? The answer remains to be seen.
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