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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The recent appointments and election process of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taekwondo Association have been challenged in a local court in Peshawar . According to the petition filed by waqar Afridi in the court of Civil Judge Sadia Ibrahim , the constitution approved by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Olympic Association allows only the positions of President, Vice President, Joint Secretary, and Executive Members within the association. However, the recent elections introduced additional positions of Patron and Chairman , which the petitioner claims are unconstitutional. The petition further alleges that the individual appointed as Vice President from Swat is already serving as an office-bearer in the swimming association, while the Secretary selected from Abbottabad is also serving as Secretary of the wrestling association. According to the petitioner, holding positions in two separate sports associations is a violation of the rules. ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan,KikxNow,Digital Creator Pakistan’s sports governance system has once again come under serious scrutiny after the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government approved a special grant-in-aid for a national bodybuilding championship, despite the fact that the Pakistan Sports Board had already declared the bodybuilding body associated with Tariq Pervaiz as unrecognized. The issue raises major concerns not only about the use of public funds but also about weak enforcement, institutional contradictions, and the lack of accountability among Pakistan’s sports authorities. On April 4, 2026, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government cabinet approved several sports-related measures, including a special grant for a bodybuilding championship held in Peshawar. However, the official cabinet statement did not specify which organization was behind the event. This omission became significant because only months earlier the Pakistan Sports Board had issued an official circular stating that the “Pa...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Amid an ongoing dispute over the recognition status of a bodybuilding body, Tariq Pervaiz has strongly defended his position, insisting that no authority can stop his group from continuing its activities and participation in sports events. Responding to concerns raised after the Pakistan Sports Board declared the bodybuilding body linked to him as unrecognized, Tariq Pervaiz said that such restrictions would make no sense if his athletes are still able to participate in national competitions. “No one can stop us. If we are banned, then how can we participate in the National Games under PSB?” he said while defending the legitimacy of his organization. Tariq Pervaiz also downplayed the scale of the recently held bodybuilding event in Peshawar, while at the same time emphasizing the strength of his support network. “It was not such a big event, but all departments are with us, and we have been associated with bodybuilding for ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Questions are being raised over the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s decision to approve a special grant-in-aid for a bodybuilding championship after it emerged that the Pakistan Sports Board had already issued clear instructions regarding a disputed bodybuilding body linked to Tariq Pervaiz. On 4 April 2026, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government cabinet approved funding for a National Bodybuilding Championship held in Peshawar. However, the official press release did not disclose the organizers or the affiliated federation responsible for the event. In contrast, the Pakistan Sports Board had issued a circular on 27 June 2025 stating that the “Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation” associated with Tariq Pervaiz is not recognized and has no legal authority to represent bodybuilding at the national level. This raises a key question: whether the event funded by the provincial government was connected to the same unrecognized group or not....

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious questions are being raised over the sports funding system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where sports associations claim that regular grant-in-aid support has largely stopped since 2020, while at the same time selective funding is being approved for specific events and individuals. According to sports circles, there are around 38 registered sports associations in the province, but over the past several years, there has been little to no consistent financial support from the government. As a result, grassroots sports activities, local tournaments, and training programs have been severely affected. Athletes and organizers say the lack of funding has weakened several sports disciplines, limiting opportunities for young players to develop and progress at competitive levels. On the other hand, recent cabinet decisions approving grants for specific sports events and activities have also sparked debate. Sports stakeholders argue tha...

  The elections of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muay Thai Association for the term 2026–2030 were held at a local hotel in Peshawar, where regional representatives from across the province elected the new cabinet. The process was supervised by Muay Thai Federation Pakistan Secretary Rehan Butt and representative Shah Faisal, while officials from the Pakistan Olympic Association and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate were also in attendance. According to the results, Ilyas Afridi was elected President, Tariq Mateen as Senior Vice President, Atiq ur Rehman as Vice President (First), Tahir Naqash Jadoon as Vice President (Second), Shabbir as Vice President (Third), Najma Qazi as Women Vice President, Inayat Ullah as Secretary, Wali Muhammad as Deputy Secretary, Abdul Samad as Associate Secretary, Usman and Basir as Associate Secretaries, Bakhtawar as Associate Secretary Women Wing, Wajid Ali as Finance Secretary, Musarrat Ullah as Public Relations Officer, and Saeed Ullah Advocate as...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan | KikxNow | Investigative Report Serious questions have emerged over transparency and financial accountability in the Sports Directorate Charsadda after official Finance Department data for fiscal year 2025 revealed total expenditures of Rs 42,982,222, while a detailed RTI request filed on 4 April 2025 remains unanswered. Despite repeated legal requests under the Right to Information law, no response has been provided by either the Director General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or the District Sports Officer Charsadda, raising concerns over prolonged administrative silence and non-compliance. RTI Request Still Pending Since 4 April 2025 The RTI application sought detailed information regarding: Sports activities conducted during 2023–24 and 2024–25 Number of events, venues, and participant records Criteria for selection of players and teams Details of Daily Allowance (DA) payments Budget utilization and unspent funds Audit and inspection reports...

  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 ...