Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Policy 2018: RTI Ignored for Over a Year

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Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow ,  Digital Creator

Peshawar: More than a year has passed since a Right to Information (RTI) request was sent to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate, asking for details about the implementation of “Strategy-II” under the 2018 Sports Policy. This strategy focuses on turning sports into a viable industry and encouraging private sector investment. Despite the time lapse, no response has been received.

The delay raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and whether promised reforms in sports management are actually being implemented.

What the RTI Asked

The RTI sought detailed information on` Private sector investment: Steps taken to attract businesses, former athletes, and community organizations to set up sports centers. Employment for retired athletes: Programs and numbers supporting retired players in private sports ventures. Talent development: Coaching and training for new athletes and monitoring the quality of these programs. Private sports centers: Role of the department in establishing and regulating these centers. Legal & safety standards: Framework for monitoring operations and enforcing safety measures. Collaboration with Chambers of Commerce: Efforts to promote investment in the sports sector.

Sports industry creation: Actions taken to establish a sustainable sports industry in KP. One year with no response highlights a serious gap in transparency. Promises vs reality: The claimed support for athletes, private investment, and sports centers cannot be verified. Accountability gap: Citizens have no way to see if the department is delivering on policy commitments.experts say that such delays undermine public trust and question the effectiveness of KP’s 2018 Sports Policy.

Turning sports into an industry is not just about building facilities—it’s about creating jobs, nurturing talent, and ensuring proper governance. Without proper documentation and oversight, initiatives risk being empty promises rather than real reform.

Civil society and media are urging the KP government to follow its paperless policy and provide RTI responses promptly. Transparency is key if sports are to develop as a real industry in the province.

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