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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator In a province where sports are promoted as a government priority, the Provincial Sports Directorate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing a scandal that speaks volumes about systemic corruption and bureaucratic protectionism. According to credible sources, at least 21 government vehicles, including those purchased for sports projects and Union Council initiatives, are missing. Their whereabouts remain unknown, and astonishingly, the Directorate has admitted that it has no record of these vehicles. For the fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25, there is no official documentation of fueling or maintenance expenses for these vehicles. With the new fiscal year 2025/26 already underway, not only is the Directorate unable to explain the loss, but it also continues to withhold information despite formal requests submitted in April 2025. Investigations reveal that some of the missing vehicles have been taken by senior bureaucrats—Grade 20 officer...

  Musarrat ullah Jan – KIKXNOW Digital creator In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Provincial Sports Directorate has recently seen its staff strength surge from 300 to 500 employees. On paper, the recruitment of 200 new staff members looks like a positive step, suggesting the government wants to strengthen the sports structure. But when one scratches beneath the surface, a series of serious questions arise: Was this process fair, transparent, and in line with the law, or was it yet another example of political patronage disguised as public service? According to Pakistan’s civil service rules and provincial regulations, no recruitment can take place without public advertisement. This is not just a formality; it ensures that every eligible candidate has an equal opportunity to apply. In some cases, employment offices also circulate these opportunities to make the process inclusive. Yet, in the case of these 200 new appointments, there was no newspaper advertisement, no notification thro...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – kixkNow digital creator In a disconcerting turn of events that highlights the long-standing problems in Pakistan's sporting infrastructure, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hockey Association (KPHA) has officially registered concern regarding the substandard AstroTurf installed at the Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium, Peshawar. An 08-09-2025 letter written to the Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Islamabad, states the turf laid recently as unplayable, unsafe, and technically defective. The field is plagued by creases, risky metal nails, and low-leveling, the report says, which makes young players highly vulnerable to injury. This is not only a matter of inferior work—but a monumental wastage of taxpayers' money. The letter says that millions of rupees were wasted on a turf that does not even live up to basic safety standards. The KPHA calls it an insult to the game and a betrayal of the future of hockey in Pakistan. More alarming is the reference to a ...

Musarrat Ullah Jan – kixkNow digital creator In Pakistan, Olympians are only given the limelight when they bring back medals or paint the country proud on the global scene. For the remaining time, they live in ceremonial functions and official declarations. Across the globe, nations reward their Olympians by naming streets, academies, stadiums, and training camps in their honor. These are testimonies to the fact that subsequent generations get to witness the exploits of their idols. In Pakistan, this kind of recognition is only partial, and in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the situation is less than inspiring. There have been some athletes from the province who have represented Pakistan abroad, but many of them are hardly recognized in their lifetimes. Recognition usually comes after they pass away, while living athletes have to battle poor facilities and resources. KP Olympians and Limited Recognition Some of KP's prominent Olympians are: Qazi Muhib (Bannu) – Field hockey, wi...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – kixkNow digital creator Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) established to facilitate tourism and culture has been put into the spotlight after the official audit report for 2023-24 showed massive abuse of government cars. As per the report, a number of officers and advisers not eligible for KPCTA cars used them for private use. The improper allocations meant Rs. 4.37 million worth of fuel and maintenance was incurred during the year. The audit revealed that Advisor to the Chief Minister for Tourism maintained two luxury cars — Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Revo — even though he was not a government employee. In a similar case, Secretary Tourism Department, who was DG KPCTA, maintained two cars. Besides, the Deputy Secretary, Additional Secretary, and CPO of the Tourism Secretariat all used one vehicle each, even though they were not entitled to do so. The audit observed that these procedures contravened the Khyber Pa...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator Sports development projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are again at the center of questions. The project to construct a squash court at Government High School No. 1, Peshawar, has become a benchmark not only for construction defects but also for financial discrepancies and administrative uncertainty. The PC-I document of the project puts the total cost at Rs. 12.62 million. But in a January 1, 2020 letter released by the Sports and Tourism Department, the cost of the same project was quoted as Rs. 13.62 million. There is a Rs. 1 million difference here that raises immediate questions: where did this additional amount come from, and how was it justified? When asked for comment, the then Peshawar District Sports Officer refused to comment. But Ahmed Ali from the Engineering Wing clarified that the additional Rs. 1 million was given for "contingency" and "advertisement charges." This clarification, however, only brings ab...

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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow digital creator The only sports ground in Tehsil Tangi has been without electricity and basic facilities for several months. Despite repeated complaints, the concerned sports officer remains a silent spectator. Local players are facing difficulties due to lack of electricity, a broken grass cutter, and the absence of essential tools. According to official budget documents: Electricity: PKR 625,000 was released and shown as fully utilized, yet the ground remains in darkness. Machinery & Equipment: PKR 75,000 spent, but the grass cutter is still out of order. Maintenance of Gardens: PKR 25,000 reportedly spent, yet the grass remains uncut and hinders play. “Others”: Shockingly, PKR 3.25 million was allocated and almost entirely spent, but players and the ground saw no benefit. Local athletes say: "This ground is the only sports facility for youth, but it lacks even the basics. Authorities have turned a blind eye while the budget only exis...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow digital creator In Pakistani domestic cricket, the name Nisar Afridi stands out for his exceptional batting success, but the sad fact remains that his cricket career has been time and again ignored. Despite all his phenomenal successes, Nisar has not been picked on a consistent basis, whereas other players who have never achieved a century in domestic cricket or have been persistent failures, are still finding themselves picked for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and even the national side. Nisar Afridi’s record in domestic cricket is unparalleled. In the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) National Under-19 and Grade-2 competitions, he scored multiple double centuries. On one occasion, he made a double century in the first innings, and then followed it up with an unbeaten 155 in the second innings, completing a remarkable feat in cricket. Another of his notable accomplishments was when Nisar made a double century at the tea break in a Grade-2 match, e...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow digital creator Lahore (Sports Desk) — The operation of the PCB Coach Education Department has raised serious issues, with experts stating that it is the strength of Pakistan's cricket future but is disabled by mismanagement and bias. Sources indicated that the Level 1 and Level 2 coaching syllabuses still use content from 2004 without any revision to suit the needs of the contemporary game. The department itself is managed by just two officials and a clerk, with no system of checks and balances in place. The recruitment procedure of coaching courses has also been brought under doubt. Certificates are usually granted under the influence of Regional Presidents and not on merit, bypassing capable and deserving coaches. This culture of personal gain and favoritism has eroded the trustworthiness of the system. Cricket circles aver that this is not just an instance of mismanagement but a grave danger to Pakistan cricket's future as well. If the...