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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...

  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...

  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...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious financial irregularities have emerged from a baseball training camp held between 3 July 2023 and 8 September 2023, raising questions over payment transparency and fund distribution among participating athletes. According to available details, each player was entitled to Rs 24,000 as camp remuneration. However, the payment process appears inconsistent, non-transparent, and allegedly discriminatory. Only three players, identified as Shazia, Nasira, and Paracha, reportedly received full payments. Another player, Gul Pari, was issued a cheque, but the amount has not yet been credited to her bank account. In contrast, at least 14 players, including Saman Shah, Sawera, Mahanoor, Sidra Khattak, Hina Kishwar, Kainat Akbar, Asma, Rameen, Arij, Khair-un-Nisa, Nida, Mubina, Muqaddas, and Shamim, reportedly received neither cheques nor any form of payment. The situation becomes more questionable as some cheques were reportedly ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Federal Government has enforced the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Constitution 2022, introducing strict regulations over sports governance, international participation, and federation recognition in the country. Under Rule 7(1)(xxxiii), no athlete or team affiliated with any national sports federation, organization, association, or club can travel abroad without prior approval from the PSB. Officials say the move is aimed at preventing unauthorized foreign tours and ensuring centralized oversight of sports representation. Rule 22 of the same constitution further clarifies that non-affiliated or non-recognized federations are not authorized to regulate sports in Pakistan or represent the country in international events or forums. In line with these regulations, the PSB has issued a list of over 50 non-affiliated sports organizations operating across different disciplines, including MMA groups, E-Sports bodies, Scrabble assoc...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has officially exposed and rejected an unrecognized entity operating under the name “Pakistan Motorcycle Sports & Safety Federation (PMSSF),” which falsely claimed affiliation with the national sports authority. According to PSB, the matter came to light when the said organization attempted to seek affiliation with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) while simultaneously presenting a fabricated document allegedly issued by the Pakistan Sports Board. The document, referenced as No. 7-61/2025-PSB(NF) dated 19 July 2025, was submitted by a person identified as Muhammad Nadeem on behalf of PMSSF. The letter falsely portrayed the organization as an affiliated federation of PSB. PSB has categorically denied these claims and clarified the following: The Pakistan Motorcycle Sports & Safety Federation (PMSSF) is not affiliated with or recognized by the Pakistan Sport...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has issued a strong public disclaimer exposing an unauthorized and unrecognized body operating under the name “Pakistan Body Builder Federation,” which is allegedly attempting to represent Pakistan at international bodybuilding events. According to the PSB, the said organization is neither affiliated nor recognized under the Sports (Development and Control) Ordinance, 1962 or the Constitution of PSB, 2022. Despite this, certain individuals identified as Mian Arshad Ali (claiming President), Jaan Muhammad (claiming Secretary General), and Fayyaz Faisal (claiming Finance Secretary) have reportedly been engaging with international bodies to obtain invitation letters and visa documents for participation in foreign competitions. The issue surfaced in relation to the “NABBA International World Championship,” scheduled to be held on 21 June 2026 in Gateshead, United Kingdom, where the group...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate is operating without a publicly available consolidated annual performance report, raising serious questions about transparency, accountability, and outcome measurement in the province’s sports governance system. Unlike the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), which regularly publishes structured annual reports detailing athlete participation, national representation, financial summaries, and development outcomes, the KP Sports Directorate has not maintained or released any equivalent comprehensive public document that tracks performance indicators across years. This absence creates a significant information gap on how public funds are being utilized and what measurable outcomes are being achieved in the sports sector. A review of available public records, development documents, and departmental disclosures indicates that KP Sports Directorate operates primarily through fragmented reporting mecha...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad — The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has released its performance report for July–December 2025, highlighting significant developments in institutional reforms, financial management, sports infrastructure, international participation, and governance reforms across the national sports system. According to the report, PSB’s non-development income stood at Rs. 1.240 billion , while total expenditure was Rs. 680.28 million , reflecting structured financial management. Under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), Rs. 247.42 million was utilized out of Rs. 412.94 million released, primarily for upgrading and developing sports infrastructure. The Board also generated Rs. 42.86 million in revenue through facilities and allied services, with the Islamabad headquarters contributing the largest share. On the development side, major projects include the establishment of a biomechanics laboratory , upgrading Liaquat Gym...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) recorded a total expenditure of Rs 30,036,000 on athlete training across nine sports during the period of July to December 2025, according to official data. The spending shows a significant concentration in a few disciplines, with volleyball emerging as the highest-funded sport , receiving Rs 11.89 million , accounting for nearly 40% of the total budget . Hockey followed as the second-largest recipient with Rs 5.44 million (18.1%) , while kabaddi ranked third with Rs 3.64 million (12.1%) . Athletics also received a substantial allocation of Rs 3.05 million (10.1%) . Mid-tier funding was distributed to taekwondo (Rs 2.08 million) , ju-jitsu (Rs 1.74 million) , and karate (Rs 1.45 million) , collectively forming a moderate share of the total expenditure. At the lower end of the spectrum, basketball (Rs 417,200) and alpine sports (Rs 334,400) received the smallest allocations, each account...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: Concerns are being raised over the promotion system within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate and merged districts sports structure, where coaches allegedly face inconsistent standards compared to other government employees. Officials and observers point out that while promotions in clerical and driving cadres are strictly governed by service rules, educational requirements, and seniority, the promotion pathway for sports coaches appears less structured and more influenced by informal considerations. Questions are being raised about the educational qualifications and professional development of a significant number of coaches working in sports such as cricket, tennis, weightlifting, and bodybuilding. Critics argue that many entered service at Grade-10 level and have shown limited engagement in formal coaching education or modern training methodologies. Allegations also include irregular postings, paper-based t...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator The debate inside the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate has never been loud, but it has never disappeared either. It exists in corridors, in off-record conversations, and in the quiet frustration of athletes who see systems working without clarity. At the center of this debate is a simple but uncomfortable question: is coaching in the province tied to measurable performance, or is it shaped by administrative pathways and informal quota mechanisms? This is not a superficial concern. It goes to the structural integrity of how sports development is supposed to function. Coaching is not an abstract designation. It is a results-driven role. Either athletes improve under a coach or they do not. Either talent pipelines emerge or they stagnate. Yet in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the link between coaching positions and actual sporting outcomes remains blurred. Across multiple districts, a pattern appears. Individuals enter the sports system ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar — The 50th meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet approved multiple measures aimed at promoting sports and providing financial support to athletes, including cash rewards for wheelchair cricket players who participated in the Asia Cup 2023–24. According to the official statement, the initiative was intended to expand sporting opportunities and encourage athletes across the province. However, objections raised after the approval have cast doubt on the transparency of the process. Several players claim they were part of the Asia Cup squad but were excluded from the reward list. According to affected individuals, they were previously denied prize money announced by the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and are now being overlooked again despite the cabinet’s approval. The players state that they submitted formal applications and contacted relevant authorities multiple times, yet no clear explanation or documented response ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: According to sources, the Finance Department has reclaimed Rs 500 million that had been allocated for various projects under the Engineering Wing of the Sports Directorate. These funds were meant for the completion of ongoing projects.   Sources say that the Finance Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had earlier instructed that the funds be released and the project details provided to the relevant department. However, due to the Sports Secretary’s delayed action, the funds were not utilized in time, leading the Finance Department to take the amount back.   Sources indicate that the lack of funds could delay several projects and is affecting the department’s overall performance. Immediate action by the relevant authorities is required to ensure that the projects are completed within the scheduled timeline. #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #SportsDepartment #FundingIssues #EngineeringWing #ProjectDelay #FinanceDepartment...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator At first glance, the ongoing “Dostan Football League” at the Peshawar Sports Complex looks like a long-overdue revival of football in the province. After nearly five years of silence, competitive matches have returned, organized under private sponsorship, featuring 17 teams from across Pakistan, including sides from Balochistan and departmental units. The matches are being held in a day-night format and will continue until April 30. On the surface, this checks all the boxes of a “successful event.” But if you step back and analyze it structurally, this league is less a success story and more a case study in systemic failure. It highlights a deeper issue: football—and sports in general—are surviving not because of the state, but despite it. Start with the most basic question: If a private organizer can pull this off, what has the provincial sports system been doing for the past five years? That’s not a rhetorical jab. It’s t...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The recent decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport Anti-Doping Division (CAS ADD) to permanently disqualify Hafiz Imran Butt, former president of the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWLF), and Irfan Butt, a former national coach, represents one of the most significant disciplinary actions against leadership in national sport history. This ruling, coupled with the sanctioning of weightlifter Abubakar Ghani for tampering with doping control, exposes deep-rooted institutional failures within the PWLF and raises broader questions about governance, athlete welfare, and the integrity of competitive sport in Pakistan. A thorough analysis of this issue requires examining the effects of systemic doping, identifying who suffers most, understanding the root causes, and evaluating the long-term consequences for both the federation and national sport as a whole. The CAS ADD investigation, spanning violations between September 2014 a...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator What is happening at Ratta Kalachi Cricket Stadium in Dera Ismail Khan is not an isolated construction defect. It is a textbook example of how public money is wasted through weak oversight, engineered negligence, and a system that rewards appearance over substance. This project was sold as a step toward modern sports infrastructure. Funds were released, announcements were made, and high-visibility components like digital screens and floodlights were prioritized to create an image of progress. But beneath that surface, the actual structure tells a different story. The recent collapse of iron frames and spectator shade structures after mild rain and light wind is not a minor issue. It is a structural red flag. These installations are basic components of any stadium and are expected to withstand far harsher environmental conditions. If they fail under normal weather, the conclusion is simple: either the materials were substandard,...

  Musarrat UIlah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Hangu: Players from Hangu have urged the DG Sports and KP Sports Advisor to install a digital attendance system in Hangu to ensure administrative officers’ duties and attendance are tracked transparently. Players claim that currently, officers from Kohat are performing administrative duties in Hangu , while Hangu’s officially assigned officer is hardly performing their duties, despite having an approved annual budget and receiving a full salary. According to the players, the main issue is the manual attendance system , which allows officers to mark attendance once a week in the register and receive a full month’s salary. This practice undermines transparency and administrative accountability. Players have demanded that the Hangu District Sports Office implement a daily biometric (thumb) attendance system to maintain accurate records of officers’ duties and attendance. #Hangu #KPSports #PlayerRights #DigitalAttendance #A...

  Musarrat UIlah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Employees of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate have not received their salaries for two months, causing severe financial and mental stress, especially during Ramadan and Eid. The provincial Sports Directorate had sent all salaries on time to the Accountant General (AG) office , so that after approval, payments could be processed through the State Bank of Pakistan . However, there is a discrepancy between the AG office and the State Bank regarding the funds. The AG office claims that the money was transferred, while the State Bank confirms that it has not been received. This delay has left employees frustrated, while the provincial Sports Directorate is under pressure, unable to respond adequately to employees visiting their offices with questions and complaints. Experts say the gap between the AG office and the State Bank highlights a failure in fund transfer tracking and accountability , directly affecting employees ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow  , Digital Creator Pakistan’s sports crisis did not emerge overnight. It is the result of a series of decisions, miscalculations, and, more importantly, a failure to understand how deeply sports systems are tied to economic security and institutional continuity. At the center of this crisis lies one defining shift: the dismantling of departmental sports, followed by a promised revival that, so far, exists only in statements. When the government led by Imran Khan moved to end departmental sports, the decision was presented as a reform. The official narrative suggested that state institutions should not carry the burden of maintaining sports teams and that Pakistan needed to transition toward a modern, club-based model similar to those in Europe. On paper, it sounded progressive. In practice, it proved deeply disconnected from ground realities. Departmental sports in Pakistan were never just about representation or competition. They were a pa...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s sports circles, hope often arrives in the same familiar package: a delegation, a government office, a round of concerns, a round of assurances, a few photographs, and the next day’s headlines. Then the silence returns—and the system remains exactly where it was. This week, the pattern repeated once again as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Olympic Association met Adviser to the Chief Minister on Sports and Youth Affairs Taj Muhammad Khan Tarand. On paper, it looked like progress: senior officials in attendance, stakeholders raising “key issues,” a promise of support, and renewed commitments to athletes and associations. But behind the formalities sits a single, stubborn reality that has haunted KP sports for half a decade: **sports associations in the province have gone five years without government grants.** Five years is not an administrative delay. It is institutional breakdown. During these years, athlet...