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  Malakand Division, Pakistan: The Inter-District Cricket Tournament Divisional Level (College Level) is heating up as the semi-final matches concluded today. In a thrilling encounter, Bajaur District emerged victorious over Upper Dir District, securing their spot in the final. In the second semi-final, Swat District defeated Malakand District to advance to the championship match. Cricket enthusiasts in the region are eagerly anticipating the final showdown between Bajaur and Swat. #localcricket #sportsupdate #MalakandDivision #crickettournament

    Peshawar , A recent response from the Directorate General of Sports, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to an RTI query has raised several eyebrows about the management of deputationists and government resources. There are three major points here: Number of Deputationists: It was requested to know how many officers are working under deputation in the Sports Directorate and their tenures. There is no clear detail of the total number of deputationists and the service they rendered to the operations of the department. Requisition/Extension Orders: Although seven pages of requisition/extension orders have been annexed with this document, it did not clarify why such deputations were required or in line with the sports policy of the province.   Vehicle Deployment and Fuelling: According to the report, Since 2023-October a Toyota Revo has been assigned to Project Director The DD (GIS) two Suzuki Cultus cars since June 2020 AD (Development) Since January 2022 Suzuki Cultus v...

Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Karate Association Coordinator and International Coach Shah Faisal has clarified that the Pakistan Official Karate Federation (PKF) is the sole authority responsible for selecting the national karate team. He emphasized that no other organization has the mandate to form an official Pakistani karate team. Faisal during a press conference held in Peshawar emphasized that  other than the PKF, all other karate styles in Pakistan are private organizations and are not  recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), and Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). These organizations recognize only  the Hoku Rules Shotokan Karate style. Faisal asked people and organizations to be careful while sponsoring private karate organizations. He said that they should get a confirmation from the Khyber ...

Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate is grappling with a serious issue of absenteeism among its staff, particularly in the absence of the Director General (DG) who is currently performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia. Despite the presence of the office of the Sports Minister in the directorate , many permanent employees  have developed a culture of laxity since there is no oversight and accountability. Many have even taken advantage of the situation by often reporting to work without any fear of the consequences. The attendance system operated by the directorate and based on manual signature sheets is another problem  that encourages this trend.  Though designed for daily wage employees, it has been abused to some extent by permanent employees. Some officers have...

    Peshawar ,   Serious issues in land allocation for construction of sports complexes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa came to light as a result of a critical application submitted to the Provincial Sports Directorate on December 6, 2023. Despite nearly a year of inaction by the Directorate, not a single piece of evidence or communication came out as proof of implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act and its approach toward handling public funds.   Key questions raised in the application include: Land Allocation Details: What is the total amount of land allocated by the Sports Directorate for sports complexes in the province and was Section Four imposed on the purchase of these lands? Land Price and Size: What was the price charged for the land allocated for sports complexes in different regions of the province, and how many kanals did each plot consist of? New Sports Complexes: Where were new sports complexes planned in Peshawar and Battagram, and who ...

    Peshawar ,   A critical Right to Information (RTI) application filed on 18 September 2023 has exposed the lack of transparency and accountability within the Sports Directorate. Despite multiple reminders, the authorities have failed to provide the requested information, raising serious concerns about the Directorate's adherence to the RTI Act and its overall governance practices. The RTI inquiry seeks answers to the following questions that are critical in nature:   Project Director Appointment: How many candidates applied for the position, and when was the interview held? Director Development: Who has been holding the additional charge of Director Development since when? Vacancy Status: When did the post of Director Development fall vacant? GIS to MIS Shift: Since when have GIS specialists been working as MIS specialists, and why? Additional Allowance: How much additional allowance have these officials been drawing for their extra responsibilitie...

    Peshawar, Pakistan: Afghan TV conferred the Best Performance Award in Sports Journalism on renowned sports journalist, senior member of the Peshawar Press Club and Khyber Union of Journalists, and talented digital creator for KIKXNOW, Musarrat ullah jan , at a glittering ceremony held at a local hotel in Peshawar. The award was given to mark the 9th anniversary of the channel and to celebrate outstanding contributions to the field of sports journalism and digital media. More than 52 people were rewarded for their outstanding work in different fields. The Afghan TV owner himself attended the ceremony and personally distributed the awards among the respective winners. Afghan TV is a highly acclaimed Pashto language channel widely viewed in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. Among Pashtun communities, the media channel is greatly loved, and Afghan TV is quite proud to recognize this quality in musarrat ullah jan, their remarkable ability, hard work, and new thinking towards...

    The Chief Coach of Peshawar Sports Complex, Jaffar Shah, has fallen prey to a threatening situation as someone used his photograph to cheat on his friends and relatives. The scam involved sending messages to all contacts that he needs some financial help under false pretenses. Jaffar Shah immediately took action after he discovered this fraudulent activity, protecting his reputation and the trust of his community. He issued a public warning through his social media status, informing everyone about the scam. In his message, he clarified that he was not involved in any such financial request and urged people to remain cautious. He specifically warned his friends, family, and athletes not to send any money to the person using his name and photograph. Jaffar Shah assured the public that if anyone received such a message, they should not hesitate to contact him directly to verify the authenticity of the request. His warning was a clear attempt to prevent any further explo...

    Dera Ismail Khan Archery Association president seeks cooperation with Peshawar Sports Complex Dera Ismail Khan Division Archery Association president Mehboob Khalid Baloch recently paid a visit to Peshawar Sports Complex to meet Archery Association Secretary Sarah Khan. The purpose of this visit was to decide on strategies for popularizing archery in Dera Ismail Khan. Baloch elaborated on plans during the meeting to establish local competitions and training programs that could promote youth talent in the area. Khan vowed her full support and assistance toward developing archery as a sport in Dera Ismail Khan. To gain firsthand experience and learnings, Baloch began practicing archery at the Peshawar Sports Complex. That visit provided an opportunity for thought exchange and innovative approaches to help Baloch develop the sport in Dera Ismail Khan. She is keen to develop a lively archery culture across Dera Ismail Khan and give young athletes various options to e...

  Peshawar: The Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium in Peshawar Sports Complex, which received an investment of over Rs. 10 crore from the Pakistan Sports Board in 2022, is facing the threat of destruction. The machines responsible for watering the turf have malfunctioned, leading to severe waterlogging and potential damage to the expensive investment. It has been revealed that the malfunction is due to a fault in the check valves of the machines. As a result, the machines are unable to drain water effectively, forcing the staff to manually remove water from the turf every time. Despite this critical issue, the Sports Directorate administration failed to address the problem promptly. When the condition of the turf started deteriorating due to waterlogging, the Administrator of Peshawar Sports Complex resorted to a makeshift solution. He made holes in the pipes to directly spray water onto the turf. However, this temporary fix has further aggravated the situation. The elbow used to create ...