Pakistan Netball Federation Faces Action Over Non-Submission of Rs. 65 Million Grant Accounts; Treasurer Suspended, Final 7-Day Deadline Issued

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Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow  Digital Creator

Islamabad: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has initiated strict action against the Pakistan Netball Federation for failing to submit complete adjustment accounts and audited financial records for government grants totaling Rs. 65 million released during the fiscal years 2022–23 and 2023–24.

According to official records, PSB released Rs. 32 million in FY 2022–23 and Rs. 33 million in FY 2023–24 to the Pakistan Netball Federation. Despite repeated directives, the federation has failed to provide mandatory financial documentation, including original receipts, vouchers, invoices, audit statements, and bank statements explaining the utilization of funds.

The PSB issued multiple reminders through official correspondence dated 03 September 2024, 16 September 2024, 29 August 2025, and 18 December 2025, directing the federation to submit complete financial records. However, the federation did not comply.

As a result, PSB had already taken action against the office bearers who were in charge at the time of receiving the grants and later issued a final notice on 22 April 2026 to the current office holders, giving them seven days to submit complete original financial records. The warning clearly stated that failure to comply would result in further disciplinary action, including suspension of affiliation.

Under Rule 13(8) of the Pakistan Sports Board Constitution 2022, the Director General PSB is authorized to inspect and examine the accounts and working of any national sports federation. Similarly, Rule 20(11) requires federations to maintain proper audited accounts and produce them whenever required by the government or PSB.

Despite these legal obligations, the Pakistan Netball Federation failed to submit the required documentation within the stipulated time, amounting to a clear violation of PSB regulations and raising serious concerns regarding financial transparency and fund utilization.

In response, PSB has imposed an initial ban on Mr. Sohail Ahmad, Treasurer of the Pakistan Netball Federation. He is now barred from participating in, representing, or associating with any sports activity at national or international level and is prohibited from seeking funds or recognition from PSB or any affiliated body.

The federation has been granted a final opportunity of seven days to submit complete financial records. Failure to comply will lead to further actions, including possible suspension of the federation’s affiliation and bans on the President, Secretary General, and other office bearers.

All sports departments and associations have been directed not to engage or cooperate with the banned official in any capacity.

The decision is appealable within 30 days under PSB rules.

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