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  The Government of Pakistan has unveiled a draft of its new five-year sports policy, aiming to transform the country into a leading sports nation. The policy outlines a comprehensive plan to promote high-quality, inclusive, and accessible sports, fostering national pride and unity. With a focus on achieving global success in major events like the 2028 Olympics and 2026 Asian Games, the policy aims to overhaul Pakistan's sports system. Key Features of the Draft Policy: Steering Committee: Establishment of a steering committee chaired by the Federal Sports Minister to oversee policy implementation. Anti-Doping Measures: Plans for stronger anti-doping regulations and the creation of a National Anti-Doping Agency. Sports Institute: Establishment of a sports institute to enhance athlete development and training. Sports Endowment Funds: Creation of funds to support sports initiatives and attract women to participate in sports. Sports Database: Development of a national sport

    The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Islamabad spent about 100 million rupees on a new turf for Peshawar's revered Lala Ayub Hockey Ground. Unfortunately, the project has already been marred with problems, with nails and spikes coming out of the turf-leaving serious concerns for player safety. Syed Zahir Shah, President Hockey Association, has strongly condemned: "We want DG Yasir Pirzada of the PSB to conduct an inquiry into the state of the turf. This is public tax money being wasted. The inquiry committee was constituted, following which Deputy Director Shahid Islam came to inspect the turf, but till date we have not seen any result of this inquiry," said Zahir Shah. He also blamed the contractor who came from Canada: "The contractor earned his money, collected his payment from PSB, and ran. But we will not leave him scot-free. The provincial sports directorate too raised reservations about the quality, so why was it inaugurated in that sorry state?"

    The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) seems to intend to provide adequate facilities for the players. But recent trends raise a serious failure in that matter. The state has offered a hostel for lodging to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa players participating in the junior hockey championship whose beds, Syed Zahir Shah, President of the provincial hockey association, quoted, were dirty and cockroach-infested. Newly appointed DG Sports Yasir Pirzada is requested to personally visit the hostels so that he himself can assess the conditions prevailing at these places, hazardous to the health of the players on account of unsanitary conditions. Shah claims that upon a first-hand visit, deplorable conditions prevailing at the place will be satisfactorily exposed. He pointed out that, no doubt, there are several directorates in PSB; however, it is not known what work is being done and to what extent one is being charged for maintenance, keeping in view the fact that they could not provide any facility

  The sports community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has raised serious concerns over the misuse of vehicles allocated to the Sports Directorate, calling on the Minister of Sports, Secretary, and Director General of Sports to take immediate action. They are demanding the swift return of these vehicles to ensure they are used solely for sports-related activities. According to sources within the sports circles, a significant number of vehicles were assigned to other departments during the Sports Directorate's tenure, with many officials from outside departments receiving vehicles unlawfully. Even officials of Grade 16, who are ineligible for such privileges, were granted vehicles based on political recommendations. Many of these vehicles remain in unauthorized use. Despite repeated efforts to recover the vehicles, the Sports Directorate has faced continuous resistance from various departments. This misuse of government resources is seen as a major setback to the province's sports dev

    The Provincial Sports Directorate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been severely criticized for not providing financial details pertaining to the income earned during the tenure of the three administrators serving at the Hayatabad Sports Complex. However, the department remained mum over the income earned and the amount of expenses, including the amount spent on the maintenance and regular upkeep of the complex from 2021 to 2024 despite many requests and appeals filed before the Right to Information Commission. The complaints emerged about the reluctance of the department to disclose information especially when the Hayatabad Sports Complex is the highest earning complex under the Provincial Sports Directorate. Such discrepancies in the revenue figures, along with the fluctuations in the number of employees appointed during different administrations, have only fueled such misgivings of financial anomalies. The public wants information clearer and most people doubt the motives beh

    The Provincial Sports Directorate recently hosted a thrilling Ka r ki archery competition in lak k i Marwat, a traditional sport deeply rooted in the region's heritage. The event attracted over a hundred local athletes from various areas, showcasing their skill and passion for this ancient pastime.   As part of the "Kehel hai Khyber Pakhtunkhwa" series, the competition offered cash prizes of 30,000 and 20,000 rupees to the top performers. The closing ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including ADC L akki Marwat Kamran, Assistant Commissioner L akki Marwat Islam, and the Deputy Director of Operations of the Provincial Sports Directorate. Jamshed Baloch, the chief guest, commended the athletes for their exceptional performance and encouraged them to continue their pursuit of excellence. The local community expressed their appreciation for the Provincial Sports Directorate's efforts in promoting traditional sports and preserving cultural heritage

      Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with its youthful population, presents a significant opportunity for positive development. However, concerns remain about the lack of meaningful engagement and opportunities for the province's youth.   Despite the provincial government's efforts to promote sports and youth activities through policies and initiatives, these efforts have been largely limited to urban areas. Many districts, especially in rural areas, have seen minimal impact.   District Sports Officers (DSOs) play a crucial role in organizing sports activities and nurturing young talent at the local level. However, allegations of negligence and a focus on personal benefits rather than promoting sports have surfaced against many DSOs.   The Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of respective districts are responsible for overseeing the work of DSOs. Yet, there are concerns that DCs are often more focused on political matters than promoting youth development.   It is imperative tha

      The Anti-Corruption Department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a stern warning to a retired official of the provincial sports directorate for allegedly making excessive payments. The official, who retired six months ago, has been directed to either deposit the additional funds into the provincial treasury or face legal consequences.   The retired official was summoned by the anti-corruption authorities to provide information regarding suspected corruption within the sports department. During the investigation, it was discovered that while serving as a Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), the official approved inflated bills for the engineering wing of the sports directorate. These payments were made without proper oversight, raising red flags for the anti-corruption department.   The department has issued notices to multiple officials involved in the matter, demanding that they submit documentation to justify the additional payments made during their tenure. Failure

    A corruption scandal involving former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Minister Mahmud Khan has sent shockwaves through the provincial sports department. The Anti-Corruption Establishment has filed an FIR against Khan for allegedly transferring 1.8 million rupees from government coffers to his personal account. The FIR also implicates two retired sports officials, sparking panic among former department employees.   Sources within the sports ministry revealed that an official, temporarily posted to the department from the education department on political grounds during Khan's tenure, withdrew the 1.8 million rupees and handed it over to the then-minister's personal secretary. A former officer, currently posted in another department, played a pivotal role in this transaction, and the entire episode is well-documented.   The secretary of the sports department at the time of the incident faced disciplinary action and was suspended, while the director-general and the concern

      An international cricketer from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Najeeb Khan, who has represented Pakistan in Sri Lanka's tour of Pakistan 2023 and the Asia Cup 2023, has been dropped from the squad by the local Charsadda Association and the Regional Cricket Association Peshawar. According to Najab Khan's father, Mahfouzullah Khan, his son performed admirably in the Under-21s in 2023, yet was still excluded from the team.   Mahfoozullah Khan has challenged this decision in the Peshawar High Court, making the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) a party to the case. He argues that it is unfair to remove Najab Khan from the Peshawar region squad and not include him in the U-19 Asia Cup. The case is scheduled to be heard in the Peshawar High Court on October 16.   This case underscores the problems plaguing sports administration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the injustices faced by talented athletes, which pose serious challenges for the future of sports development in the region.