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  In the heart of Peshawar, lying amidst the bustling streets of Saddar, lies a hidden gem – the Peshawar Sports Complex. This complex was once neglected and forgotten, but now it stands as a beacon of hope for the youth of the city, a haven for sports and recreation. The once-shabby grounds have been restored to glory. The playing fields have been restored; new equipment has been erected, and the atmosphere here is renewed. Today, the complex is alive, as young athletes come by its facilities to hone their skills and pursue their dreams. State-of-the-art facilities for cricket pitches, football fields, basketball courts, and a modern gymnasium adorn the Peshawar complex. Such facilities attract more local talent while also hosting regional and national-level sporting events that puts Peshawar under the spotlights for sports enthusiasts. The ripples of the Peshawar Sports Complex stretch beyond sports alone; it's a catalyst for community development, bringing a goodly dose of...

    Peshawar: It has been three years since three hockey turf cleaning machines, bought in 2018 at a cost of Rs. 6 million, were put in a room in the incharge gardeners' and here they are rusting. Sources say these machines are an approximate Rs. 2 million each and they are never used after that time. Sources indicate that because the gardeners in-charge lacked adequate information about these machines, they ended up misapplying them on the hockey turf and damaged the turf grass. Realizing this, the machines were put out of use and now collect dust and rust in storage. The in-charge of the gardeners is also due to retire after three months, so that will further worsen their fate. Sports activists have requested the Provincial Sports Minister, the Secretary of Sports, and the DG Sports to act at the earliest. They demanded that either the machines should be shifted to a secure store or auctioned to avoid further wastage of public money. #HockeyTurfMachinery #SportsF...

    The state-of-the-art Rs. 8 million hockey turf cleaning machine purchased by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate remains dusting and dirty in this scenario of extreme lack of administrative oversight. Costly equipment for maintaining pristine conditions of hockey turfs has been exposed to dust, grime, and waterlogging without any proper cleaning and protective measures. This is a sad but telling episode of negligence and lack of proper management in the sports sector. The machine, purchased in 2020 when former DG Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Asfandyar Khattak, was at the helm, was first used for hockey turf maintenance at Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium, Peshawar during the provincial hockey league. Later on, it was given on temporary lease to the Pakistan Air Force to use it for their own turf maintenance purposes.   However, when it came back, the machine was unceremoniously abandoned in an open area and parked beside other ordinary vehicles. It was not provide...

  Peshawar: The Peshawar Sports Complex was abuzz with activity as lawyers from Peshawar High Court participated in an archery competition. Organized in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Archery Association, the event saw a remarkable turnout of 40 legal professionals. Sarah Khan, the secretary of the Archery Association, was present to grace the occasion. The results of the competition were as follows: Men's Archery: Nangyal Zeb clinched the first position, followed by Muhammad Sharif Khan in second, and Basit Khan in third. Women's Archery: Shakila Khalid secured the top spot, while Sabiha Iqbal came in second, and Sarah Ali claimed the third position. The organizer of the Lawyers' Sports Gala, Ajaz Ali Shah, expressed gratitude to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Archery Association for their support. #sports #gala #kpk #directorate #kikxnow #lawyer #kpkarchery #musarratullahjan #archery

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sports Directorate has yet to respond to a Right to Information (RTI) request filed on August 20, 2024, under diary number 541. The request sought details about employees residing in the directorate's housing facilities, including their designations, tenure of residence, electricity and gas bill payments, and deductions for house rent. Additionally, the request inquired about the total number of residential quarters in the Peshawar Sports Complex, their year of construction, and the current duty stations of the employees living there. The matter was escalated to the KP Right to Information Commission, which has issued a notice to the Sports Directorate for their non-compliance. According to internal sources, several employees of the Sports Directorate are allegedly working in the homes of officers from other departments while still receiving their salaries from the directorate. Furthermore, multiple residential units have reportedly been constructe...

    The District Youth Office, Peshawar, has organized numerous youth programs throughout the year, focusing on awareness and skill development. However, a deeper analysis of these programs reveals serious issues related to imbalanced budgeting, cost-cutting measures, and inefficient resource allocation. A report released by the Youth Office Peshawar highlights significant discrepancies in program expenditures. For instance, the Women's Week Expo held on September 19, 2024, incurred expenses of 485,000 rupees, far exceeding other programs. In contrast, events like the Monsoon Plantation Drive on July 24, 2024, and Youth Day on August 4, 2024, had budgets of only 40,000 and 50,000 rupees respectively. These disparities raise questions about resource allocation and the justification for such varying costs. Additionally, several programs between September and December 2024 have "bills pending," including key initiatives like the first training session on youth's ro...

  The recent Quaid-e-Azam Games have thrown up a curious case involving the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) female swimming contingent. A list submitted by the Provincial Sports Directorate to the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) raised eyebrows, as questions linger about the legitimacy of the swimmers included. People close to the swimming association team report that they do not know everything about this; only four female girls participated in the Quaid-e-Azam Games there. The main issue is a lack of transparency regarding selection and training of these athletes. Unknown Origins: The association boasts that they don't have much information about the swimmers in the list. Key details like their training history, coaches, and even their knowledge of swimming remain unknown. Who Approved These Names? It is also unclear as to how the selection of these swimmers happened. Who authorized them to join the KP team for the prestigious national games? The Daily Allowance Quagmire: As if the...

    The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) badminton team has achieved a historic feat at the Junior National Badminton Championship in Lahore, with all their players advancing to the finals across various age categories. In the Under-15 singles, Abdul Haseeb Khan and Rayan Khan secured their places in the finals after defeating their respective opponents from Punjab. Hamdullah Khalil continued the winning streak in the Under-17 singles, overcoming Ibadullah from Sindh. The Under-19 singles saw Hasher Shah emerge victorious against Tahir Sabhani of Punjab. This marks the first time in history that all KP players have reached the finals in this category. In the doubles competition, Muhammad Zaid and Najab Al-Saqib defeated their KP teammates Qari Umar and Hasher Shah in one semi-final. In the other, Fahad Ahmed and Hamdullah triumphed over Abdul Haseeb and Taimur Khan. The KP team is now poised to defend their titles in multiple categories, with the Under-15 singles and Under-...

  In a historic achievement, all players from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have reached the semi-finals in the Junior National Badminton Championship 2024, held at the Gymnasium Hall of Nishter Park Sports Complex in Lahore. Over 250 boys and girls from across the country are competing in the Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 categories. In the Under-15 Singles semi-finals, KP's Abdul Haseeb Khan defeated Punjab's Danish, and Ryan Khan beat Punjab's Zain Subhani. In the Under-17 Singles, Hamdullah Khaleel triumphed over KP's Najib Ul-Taqib. For the first time in history, all of KP's Under-19 players have reached the semi-finals. In the doubles quarter-finals, the teams of Muhammad Zaid & Najib Ul-Taqib defeated Abdullah Gujjar & Haider from Punjab, while Qari Umar & Hashir won against Sawal Shafiq & Junaid from Punjab. In the third quarter-final, Fahd Ahmed & Hamdullah Khaleel triumphed over Hamza Waseem & Zain Ul-Abidin from Punjab. Finally, i...

  An exciting match was played in the second Chief of army Staff Hockey Tournament in Swat, where Swat Green Mingora and Swat Eleven Fateh Purah teams faced off. The match took place at the Swat Hockey Turf, where the Swat Green Mingora team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Fateh Purah. Mingora’s team scored three brilliant goals, while Fateh Purah was only able to score two goals during the allotted time. The chief guest for the event was Mamoon Rashid, also known as Khay Saray, from the Fateh Purah Hockey Club, who introduced the players. Alongside him, Dr. Zafar Ali, President of the Swat Hockey Association, Malik Wadan, a representative of the association, and Advocate Nasir Ali Khan, the treasurer, were also present. This match was a memorable moment for Swat hockey, where the exceptional performance of the local players was highly appreciated. #SwatHockey #HockeyTournament #Mingora #FatehPurah #SwatEleven #HockeyPakistan #Swat