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  Several football coaches in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have faced flak for allegedly demanding Rs 4.5 lakh per player from parents with the promise of international tours to Qatar and other countries. The actions have alerted the parents who have termed the coaches as exploiters who are using their children's aspirations to play abroad to earn money. Concerned parents have approached the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Football Association and the Olympic Association for help. The international tours were reportedly pitched as a great opportunity for young players by the coaches, but excessive charges have left a deep financial burden on many families. Parents are complaining about the fact that while they encourage their children to pursue positive activities such as football, the financial demands by the coaches are making it difficult for them to sustain their children's passion for football. In response, parents are asking the provincial sports authorities to come up with strict policie...

Peshawar , According to Rule 395 of the Federal Treasury Rules (FTR) Volume-1, payments for all works done shall be made based on the measurements recorded in the measurement book maintained for this purpose. In conjunction with Para 397 of the FTR, payments to contractors for non-executed work are prohibited. Similarly, Para 209 (d) of the CPWA code stipulates that all payments for work or supplies are based on quantities recorded in the measurement book, and it is the responsibility of the person taking the measurements to record them clearly and accurately. During a review of the accounts of the Director General Sports & Youth Affairs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for the financial year 2022-23, it was found that the contract for the establishment and rehabilitation of the Jamrud Sports Complex was awarded to MS A.Q Builders. The contractor had been paid up to the 6th IPC/RB for a total of Rs. 191.152 million, which included a fictitious payment of Rs. 69.418 million based on fake measur...

Peshawar ,  According to Section-11 of the Sports & Youth Policy 2018, a management committee is required for all sports facilities in the province. The committee is responsible for providing strategic guidance to the Sports Department, designing programs for general participation in sports, managing the Provincial Sports Fund, offering financial and technical assistance to Community Sporting Organizations, schools, and coaching programs, categorizing sports facilities, and implementing sports-related legislation. Additionally, the committee advises the government on issues related to athletes' character development and sports medicine. The Provincial Sports Management Committee was constituted and notified on August 26, 2020, under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Policy 2018. However, it has been reported that the committee has not convened any meetings and has not carried out its designated functions for over three years. Sources indicate that the lack of committee meetings has...

    Peshawar ,   The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sports directorate organized 34 games for persons with special needs at the Hayatabad sports complex.   Some 420 players attended various games such as wheelchair cricket, standing cricket, visually impaired cricket, dwarf cricket, wheelchair badminton, standing badminton, wheelchair table tennis, standing table tennis, wheelchair racing, wheelchair discus throw, standing discus throw, wheelchair shot put, wheelchair archery, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, tug of war, musical chair, and many others according to a report of the Directorate. The report revealed a total of PKR 116,450 spent on daily allowances of the athletes. Yet, no amount was allocated for associations by the Directorate for the events. There were two registered organizations Friends of Paraplegics and Special Life Foundation who collaborated with the Sports Directorate on a voluntary basis in order to ensure the successful management of thes...

  Peshawar ,   The trials for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Pro Asian Style Kabaddi team that will participate in the Quaid-e-Azam Games scheduled in Islamabad next month, will begin on Tuesday, November 26 at the Peshawar Sports Complex. Explaining his views, Sultan Bari, Secretary of the Kabaddi Association, pointed out that the selection committee will consist of representatives from different organizations. Chairman of the committee, Syed Aqil Shah, belongs to the KP Olympic Association, and Jafar Shah is from the Provincial Sports Directorate. Other members are Arbab Nasir Khan, Sultan Bari, and Haji Abdul Ghani   from the Kabaddi Association. Players below 22 years of age have been advised to join the Arena at the Peshawar Sports Complex by 2 PM. Participants are asked to bring their Form-B, CNIC, and photographs for record verification. #Kikxnow #Kabaddi #ProAsianStyle #KabaddiStyle #KPTeam #Trials #SportsNews #QuaidAzamGames

    In Peshawar district, there are around sixteen girls' colleges that supposedly offer sports admissions every year, with a Director of Physical Education tasked with promoting sports and bringing in athletes. Yet, shockingly, only five colleges participated in the recent inter-district hockey competitions, and many of the players were not even hockey athletes, but participants from other sports. This situation is nothing short of a scandal. Despite these colleges claiming to offer sports programs and the salaries of grade 17 officers funded by public taxes, no serious action is being taken to develop athletes. If only five colleges have active athletes, then the question must be asked: how are sports admissions being conducted in the other colleges? Is this a mere facade? The following are the girls' colleges in Peshawar, where sports admissions are supposedly being made: Govt. City Girls College, Gulbahar Peshawar City District Govt Degree College for Women, Pesh...

  District Sports Officers (DSOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are grappling with a serious issue that is hindering their ability to effectively supervise and manage sports activities across the province: the lack of official vehicles. While some DSOs, often those in higher positions, have access to official vehicles, the majority are left to fend for themselves, forced to use their personal vehicles to reach remote sports grounds. This unequal treatment has sparked discontent among the DSOs. Sources within the provincial sports directorate reveal that even some officials from merged districts and the directorate itself, who are only in grade 16, have been provided with official vehicles, while DSOs, who are often in higher grades, have been overlooked. DSOs, who requested anonymity, expressed their frustration: "We are forced to bear the financial burden of using our personal vehicles, effectively paying our salaries as rent. It's disheartening to see such blatant favoritis...

    Peshawar ,   The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Coaching Center Peshawar that operates through public tax revenue witnessed no sporting activities in the center during the last two months. However, employees of all cadres drawing monthly salary of around 2.2 million rupees without interruption while electricity and gas bills are also disbursed from public funds. The center has become unaffordable to ordinary athletes due to recent increases in fees. Presently, an admission fee of 7,000 rupees, coupled with a monthly charge of 1,500 rupees, scares away athletes from the Peshawar facilities. Volleyball players from the Provincial Sports Directorate used to practice at PSB Peshawar Center, but steep fees forced them to quit. Badminton players too have stopped coming there for the same reason. Once a hive of activity, the Mohib Ullah Khan Squash Academy now stands closed after a hike in fees was imposed there. Additional plans also exist to lease the hostel privately...

    Squash legend Qamar Zaman, in a heartfelt message, shared his journey of hard work, dedication, and divine grace. He emphasized the importance of relentless practice, saying, "I didn't even have hair, I used to play for four to five hours every day." Despite facing challenges like using a broken ball, he persevered and achieved global recognition. Zaman highlighted the significance of humility and gratitude: "Britain gave me the Sword of Honor, Allah gave me respect." He also shared insights into his unique playing style: "I used to play in slow motion, they gave me the title of master of strokes." The legendary player attributed his success to his unwavering commitment: "Allah gave me everything, I used to hit six or seven types of short, because of five hours of practice, Allah gave me honor, name, wealth."   Zaman's message to aspiring athletes is clear: "I am saying to you guys, you are all champions, no shortcuts, ...

    The Inter-Regional Cricket Championship, organized by the Provincial Sports Directorate, witnessed intense competition in its quarter-final stage. The matches took place at various grounds in Shah Alam, Peshawar. In a thrilling encounter at the Shama Cricket Ground, the Malakand Region team emerged victorious over the Peshawar Region team. Peshawar, winning the toss, opted to field first. Malakand, in their allotted 20 overs, posted a formidable score of 151 runs, losing seven wickets in the process. In response, Peshawar's batting lineup struggled, ultimately being bowled out for a meager 96 runs. This resounding defeat by a margin of 55 runs secured Malakand's place in the next round of the tournament. The match was officiated by umpires Manzoor Sabir and Muhammad Ayaz, with Imran serving as the commentator. #cricket #sports #pakistancricket #interregional #malakand #peshawar #sportsnews #cricketnews #mojo #mojosports #directorate

    The Inter-Regional Cricket Championship, organized by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate, continued its exciting journey with the second quarter-final match between Bannu Region and Kohat Region. Bannu, winning the toss, elected to bat first at the Amin Lala Cricket Ground. They amassed a formidable total of 192 runs, losing six wickets in their 20 overs. Kohat, in pursuit of the target, faced a tough challenge and were eventually bowled out for a mere 86 runs. This significant 106-run victory secured Bannu's spot in the semi-finals of the tournament. The match was officiated by umpires Shakeel Ahmed and Zaheerullah. #cricket #sports #pakistancricket #interregional #bannu #kohat #sportsnews #cricketnews #mojo #mojosports #directorate

    A moment of pride for the Directorate General of Sports, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as young squash sensation, Danish Sikandar, clinched the National Junior Under-13 Squash Championship in Karachi. Danish, a product of the Directorate's talent hunt program, was selected and trained by seasoned squash coach Tahir Iqbal. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of the program and the dedication of the coaches.   Coach Tahir Iqbal expressed his gratitude to the Directorate General of Sports KP, Bank of Khyber, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Squash Association, and Pakistan Squash Federation for their collective efforts in nurturing young talent like Danish. #squash #sports #pakistansports #khyberpakhtunkhwa #talent #youthsports #directoratesportskp #bankofkhyber  

  Former Inspector General of Police and Chairman of the Provincial Hockey Association, Saeed Khan, has underscored the significance of physical fitness for success, especially in sports. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the hockey series, he emphasized that players must prioritize their fitness to excel in every aspect of life. Saeed Khan addressed the athletes directly, highlighting that in the competitive world of sports, only those who maintain peak physical condition can achieve lasting success. He concluded by urging all players to dedicate themselves to staying fit, as it is the foundation of their performance and long-term achievements. #PhysicalFitness #HockeyPlayers #SportsSuccess #AthleteWellness #FitnessFirst #HockeySeries #SportsNews #KPKSports #SaeedKhan #AthleteDevelopment

  Peshawar: Dr. Irfan from Dara Hockey Academy expressed his delight over the team's visit to Peshawar, describing it as an excellent experience that provided the players with valuable match practice, equivalent to two months of training. Speaking to journalists following the hockey series in Peshawar, he shared that visiting the city had been a long-standing wish, finally fulfilled alongside his players. However, Dr. Irfan also voiced his disappointment with the arrangements made by the Provincial Sports Directorate. He remarked that the Director General of Sports should have at least attended the event to show support and improve the level of organization.   #PeshawarHockeySeries #DaraHockeyAcademy #SportsArrangements #DrIrfan #KPKSports #FieldHockey #SportsJournalism

  The Quaid-e-Azam Interprovincial Games are set to take place in Islamabad, with all provinces, including Azad Kashmir, expected to participate. However, there has been no preparation for these games in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The sports associations have not yet initiated any training camps. Additionally, the athletic ground in Abbottabad has been under construction since 2022, and Qayyum Stadium remains closed for football players. Similarly, the athletics ground is completely non-operational, while various sports associations are complaining about the lack of annual grants and funding. Despite these issues, the provincial sports directorate has not paid any attention to the matter. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's sports associations are still waiting for a response from the sports directorate regarding funding and the organization of training camps. The sports directorate has yet to announce any budget, severely affecting the athletes' preparations. These circumstances are particularl...

    Peshawar, Thrilling archery competitions were conducted by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Archery Association at the Colonel Sher Khan Army Stadium in Peshawar for the Diwali Sports Gala. Secretary, Provincial Archery Association, Sarah Khan and senior and associate secretary archer Akbar Khan attended the event. Archery competitions were specially arranged at the request of the minority community on the occasion of Diwali and seen enthusiasts from among both the children and adults of the minority community. Archery Inquiries. The guests invited for the Diwali Sports Gala have also shown interest in archery. ASP Nayab thanked Sarah Khan for conducting the archery match and said that she will get in contact with the Provincial Archery Association to learn archery in the future. SP Traffic Khalid Khan and other guests also participated in the archery competition. As archery is also one of the Hindu religious sports, it has had a great importance for the minority community. ...

    Peshawar: Syed Zahir Shah, President, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hockey Association, said with unequivocal emphasis that nobody is above the law, and his association has taken the constitution quite seriously. PHF and KP Hockey Association are constitutionally tied up with the Asian Hockey Federation and International Hockey Federation. Speaking to journalists in Peshawar, Syed Zahir Shah expressed regret over the atmosphere of chaos created by certain elements that sought to create parallel associations at the provincial and district level. He said those attempts had now failed, and the Pakistan Hockey Federation has asked all of its associations to take strict action against those who indulged in those parallel groups and hoped to be able to solve this issue once for all. He further grieved over the humiliation being caused by having two hockey federations in the country and explained that these people filed legal cases in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar High Courts, which...

  The open-air gym at Peshawar Sports Complex, built four years ago, now lies in ruins, with most of the machines damaged beyond repair. As part of a thousand sports projects, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate constructed similar open-air gyms in various locations, costing a total of 2.2 million rupees. The contractor had agreed to be responsible for maintenance for five years. However, at Peshawar Sports Complex, the contractor destroyed much of the gym equipment, claiming it interfered with the football grounds. Now, many machines have completely broken down, and some items have gone missing, yet no one has taken notice. The administration of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate has neither contacted the contractor to address the damage nor attempted to repair the broken equipment. As a result, 2.2 million rupees from public taxes have gone to waste in just four years. Similar open-air gyms were constructed in places like Abbottabad as part of a thousand sports p...

    Peshawar: A storm of controversy has engulfed the Tahamas Khan Football Ground in Peshawar, with allegations of financial mismanagement and irregularities surfacing.   Recent revelations, stemming from a delayed Right to Information (RTI) response, have unveiled a series of financial anomalies in the ground's income and expenditure statements.   These discrepancies, including inconsistent reporting periods, missing data, fluctuating expenses, and unexplained ground closures, have raised serious concerns among local sports enthusiasts and the general public.   The delayed release of financial information and the lack of transparency have fueled suspicions of potential financial mismanagement. Calls for a thorough, independent investigation have grown louder, demanding accountability and transparency in the utilization of public funds allocated for sports development.   Local sports authorities are under immense pressure to address these...

    Provincial Hockey Association President Syed Zahir Shah urged the KP government to increase the annual grants to various sports associations and release them in time. He said sports raise Pakistan's flags high; he requested the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to release grants to all the associations so that their activities can resume. Speaking with scribes in Peshawar, Syed Zahir Shah said that no funds had been set aside for the last three to four years which had severely affected sports activities. He further stated that the province and its people were once under stress, but the Horse and Cattle Show and lance games arranged by the Chief Minister have helped uplift the public's spirits. He further added that such programs should be held two or three times a year to entertain the general public as well as revive sports activities. Syed Zahir Shah of Pakistan supposed that sports hoisted the Pakistan flag and such new entrants in the arena as Arshad Nadeem pu...

  Peshawar: The District Sports Office Peshawar did not register any club in 2022, despite having 24 employees on staff. The administration took nearly a year to respond in October 2024 to an information request filed under the Right to Information Act, seeking details for 2022. According to the response, nine events were organized in 2022. The first event was the Regional Squash Championship, costing 0.2 million rupees. The second major event, "Games for People with Different Abilities," aimed at special athletes, incurred expenses of 1.9 million rupees. The third event, the Chief Minister’s Football League, had expenses amounting to 0.024 million rupees. The fourth event, Peshawar Football League, cost 0.237 million rupees, while the fifth event, "Drug-Free Peshawar Games," had expenditures of 1.71 million rupees.   The sixth event, "Tri-Region Female Games," cost 0.8 million rupees, and the seventh event, Inter-Constituency Games, involved expendi...

  Promise to Eliminate Parallel Hockey AssociationsKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Hockey Association Secretary Hidayatullah has threatened the proliferating people in different districts of the province, including Peshawar, who have been making parallel hockey associations. KPHA is determined to take action against those people who have been hampering the progress of the association. Hidayatullah said that PHF has instructed all the provincial associations to be stringent with such elements. Just like the Punjab Hockey Association, which banned some people for ten years and the Sindh Hockey Association, which banned all those involved in other activities parallel to hockey, the KPHA is all set to make a similar decisive move. The KPHA shall conduct a thorough investigation on any individual involved in parallel activity, including at the provincial and national levels and the shenanigans can go international. As per the constitution of association that has been agreed with the PHF rule b...

    Peshawar: The financial management at Tehmas Khan Football Ground has come under question following an inspection of income and expenditure books. The Directorate of Sports Office, Peshawar provided a statement for the year 2022-23 which covered extra long reporting period from May 2022 to October 2023. The normal financial year is July to June, but this report covers May 2022 to October 2023. The anomaly is not only against the conventional accounting norms but also gives an impression that the reporting has been fudged or done with some ulterior motives. The graph of income and expenditure shows a peculiar pattern: the months of lower income are accompanied by the lower expenditure as well but whenever the income increases, so does the expenditure but disproportionately so. For example: May 2022: Income Rs. 3,000 and expenditure Rs. 3,120 or net loss of Rs. 120. August 2022: Income and expenditure at Rs. 39,200 and Rs. 34,655 or net surplus of Rs. 4,545. Febr...

  Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's netball team is gearing up to compete in the upcoming National Netball Championship, scheduled to be held in Karachi later this month. The selection process for the provincial team will take place on November 20 at the Peshawar Intermediate and Secondary Board Ground. Players from all districts of KP are encouraged to participate in the selection trials. A distinguished panel of selectors, including Manzar Khan, Faisal Khan, Farmanullah, and Naveed Khan, the Secretary of the KP Netball Association, will carefully assess the players' skills and potential to finalize a 12-member team. The selected 12-member team, along with a coach and manager, will represent KP at the national championship, departing from Peshawar for Karachi on November 27. #NetballChampionship #KPKNetball #KarachiSports #TeamSelection #PeshawarEvents  

    The horse and cattle show, which the provincial sports directorate had organized for three days, culminated with a jerky performance at Colonel Sher Khan Army Stadium here in Peshawar. The festival seems to have broken all previous tents pegging competitions in Peshawar as above 300 clubs from Punjab, Kashmir, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including 50 clubs from KP participated in it. A female tent pegger for the first time participated in the singles competition who represented the city of Faisalabad. The chief guest for the inaugural ceremony remained Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while Pakhtoon Yar and Fakhar Jahan -ministers for Irrigation and Sports-closed the ceremony and gave cash prizes, medals, and shields to the winner. Traditional sports events such as Mukha, Karka, Gatka, wrestling, Doda, and Kabaddi, along with a horse dance and stalls for women, attracted thousands of viewers, including visitors from neighboring cities. The opening ceremony in...

  The Pakistan Hockey Federation is conducting a camp for juniors at the Abdul Sattar Edhi Hockey Stadium in Karachi. Assistant Coach and former international hockey player, Yasir Islam, will put the participants to a trial by fire as they meet up in the Karachi-based camp, where around 72 boys are already being coached. Shortlisting will be done today itself. The training will upgrade the techniques of modern hockey to provide strength for the future Pakistan hockey team. #JuniorHockeyCamp #PHFTraining #AbdulSattarEdhiHockeyStadium #KarachiHockey #FutureOfHockey #HockeyTraining #PakistanHockey

    Peshawar ,   Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, thanked the Sports Directorate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the smooth organization of the Horse and Cattle Show. During the night ceremony held in Sher Khan Army Stadium, Peshawar, the chief minister presented honorary shields to the Minister of Sports, secretary of sports, director general of sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, director of Merged districts, deputy director operations, and all event organizers in appreciation of their hard work and dedication. Speaking to the media afterwards, Chief Minister said that the event should have taken place much earlier but he is grateful to all responsible members of the Provincial Sports Directorate for making it happen successfully. He acknowledged the contributions of both the visible and behind-the-scenes organizers whose hard work led to the event's success. Chief Minister announced that the Horse and Cattle Show will now become an annual event under the Minis...

    Peshawar ,   In a case that has raised questions about security protocols at the Peshawar Sports Complex, supporting glass panels worth approximately Rs. 1.2 million have gone missing. Ordered from Germany by contractor TTS Builders, the glass was intended for squash courts at Jinnah College, Islamia College, and Government College. The equipment was temporarily stored in a custom wooden crate outside the open-air gym of the Provincial Sports Directorate, per instructions from the former Director General of Sports, Khalid Mehmood. The contractor reported the loss to the Provincial Sports Directorate, but despite surveillance cameras in the complex, no footage was available to help trace the culprits. The contractor was informed that the cameras were faulty, and no backup existed beyond 22 days, leaving the Directorate unable to assist in locating the missing glass.   Frustrated, the contractor stated that another set of glass panels had to be ordered from...

    The government faced a financial setback of Rs. 11.725 million due to high rates approved for a flooring project at the Hayatabad Sports Complex in Peshawar. The project, “Extension of Male Gymnasium,” was awarded to M/S Khaki Builders for Rs. 99.93 million, with a deadline set for June 30, 2023. As of the latest billing, the project expenditure had reached Rs. 114.917 million. In a specific instance, the contractor was paid Rs. 14.875 million to provide and install high-quality floor mats at a rate of Rs. 4,250 per unit for 3,500 pieces. This rate is significantly higher compared to similar items provided at Rs. 900 per square foot at another facility, the Female Indoor Gym in Swat. Without proper rate analysis or approvals, this discrepancy raises questions about the expenditure. The item, however, was reportedly neither provided nor installed as the structural work of the gymnasium extension was still underway. Weak internal controls have been identified as a key ...

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is set to witness its first-ever horse and cattle show, a three-day extravaganza that promises to be a thrilling experience for families. The event will feature a diverse range of activities, including a captivating horse and cattle show, a thrilling cavalry parade, and mesmerizing horse dances. Additionally, visitors can enjoy exciting traditional sports competitions, a vibrant musical show, and a captivating Urdu, Pashto, and Saraiki mushaira. To ensure the success of this historic event, the Provincial Sports Directorate has allocated a significant cash prize of one crore rupees for the winners of various competitions. The organizers have meticulously selected the Sher Khan Army Stadium as the ideal venue, considering its spaciousness and excellent track conditions. Beyond the competitions, the event will offer a delightful family festival with a variety of stalls showcasing local handicrafts and delicious food. Visitors can also witness capti...