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  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said in his first meeting that sports grounds will be made in all districts of the province. On the face of it, this is an extremely welcome statement. With a province that has the highest youth population, enhancing opportunities for sport is something to be welcomed. But the question that has to be asked is: Is it limited to just a statement, or is there serious planning involved? The question is not whether grounds are to be constructed or not. The question is: Does the Chief Minister realize that sport fields already exist in nearly every district? Although indeed a need where they are not, the province's actual problem is not lack of grounds, but lack of athletes, decay of the system, and sports politics. Over the last couple of years, numerous buildings, gymnasiums, courts, and stadiums were developed under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate. But a tour to these grounds...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator PESHAWAR – Persistent silence on cases of harassment by coaches allegedly perpetrated has raised serious alarms among players and the general public. Doubts are now being raised if the Directorate is unaware of the alleged incidents or intentionally opting to keep them under wraps. Such silence, irrespective of intention, sends a troubling message that player security and justice do not find a place in the concerns of the organization. Disturbing reports indicate that there is no official committee in the Directorate to deal with complaints of harassment – neither for males nor females. This glaring void leaves victims without an apparent route to justice, with perpetrators going unpunished and without fear. Not only does it erode the credibility of the Directorate, but also the confidence of the athletes it is sworn to protect. Experts and rights advocates emphasize that any committee formed to investigate harassment must compri...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator It is unacceptable that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate has so far remained mum about harassment cases reported by a coach. This raises serious questions: is the Directorate unaware of the cases, or is it intentionally covering them up? Such silence conveys a worrying message that the organization does not care for the security and rights of their athletes. Surprisingly, the Directorate does not even have a formal committee to handle complaints of harassment, neither for women nor men. The absence of such mechanism means victims have nowhere to turn, while perpetrators of harassment act with impunity. Such a practice discredits the institution and significantly erodes athletes' trust. It is imperative that any committee constituted to look into harassment consists of members outside the Directorate. Only independent members are capable of ensuring open, unbiased decisions safeguarding the rights of victims. If the Spo...

  PESHAWAR , The inter-school sports competitions of District Peshawar officially began at City No. 1 Peshawar with a colorful opening ceremony. Secretary of Elementary Education, Khalid Khan , inaugurated the event by cutting the ribbon. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Education Department, teachers, and a large number of students. General Secretary Naveed Akhtar delivered the welcome address and highlighted the issues faced by the organizing committee. In his remarks, Secretary Khalid Khan praised the efforts of the young athletes and announced that the Education Department would coordinate with the Peshawar Board to ensure funding for future sports activities. The competitions began with a tug-of-war match, marking the formal start of the event. On the first day, students took part in badminton, volleyball, and kabaddi contests, showing great enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Khalid Khan urged students to maintain a balance between academics and spor...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow Digital Creator It is unacceptable that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate has so far remained mum about harassment cases reported by a coach. This raises serious questions: is the Directorate unaware of the cases, or is it intentionally covering them up? Such silence conveys a worrying message that the organization does not care for the security and rights of their athletes. Surprisingly, the Directorate does not even have a formal committee to handle complaints of harassment, neither for women nor men. The absence of such mechanism means victims have nowhere to turn, while perpetrators of harassment act with impunity. Such a practice discredits the institution and significantly erodes athletes' trust. It is imperative that any committee constituted to look into harassment consists of members outside the Directorate. Only independent members are capable of ensuring open, unbiased decisions safeguarding the rights of victims. If the Spo...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow , digital creator Pakistan cricket has been known to bring out the best in talent and world-class players. Nonetheless, over the past few years it has become apparent that a deficiency in basic transparency and administrative responsibility has not merely dissuaded players but also diluted public trust severely. The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the nation's largest domestic competition, is one such example: the administration receives opulent paychecks and benefits while doing little to nothing for the well-being and basic amenities of the players. Take the uniform quality in Pakistan's largest tournament, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, for instance—it's impossible to distinguish if the trousers are cricket pants or a loose traditional shalwar! And as for the fabric quality—well, let's just say it says a lot about the passion for cricket: salaries in crores and millions while everything else is overlooked. Sad! The issue was especially visible rec...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow . digital Creator The Bannu District Sports Association has again underlined the urgent sports facility issues in the district and appealed to top authorities for prompt action. The association stressed implementing practical steps towards upgrading the infrastructure and services for athletes. The rent received from shops constructed alongside Bannu Hockey Stadium was meant to cover maintenance, repair, and operation expenses. But today, the majority of this income is being paid into the DG Office in Peshawar, with only 15–18% being directed to TMO Bannu. The association has called for this rent to be collected and spent directly by the Regional Sports Officer in Bannu. Because of regular electricity outages, turf and supply of drinking water to sports persons at the stadium suffer, subjecting turf worth millions of rupees to damage. The association suggests converting the tube well to solar power to provide continuous supply of water. A new ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow . digital Creator Sports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are meant to be a youth development platform, discovery of talent, and source of pride for citizens. Sadly, the truth is a narrative of delays, secrecy, and corruption charges. The recent turn of events in the KP Sports Directorate indicates that officials here might be more concerned with personal wealth generation than public service, leaving athletes and communities vulnerable to systemic abandonment. Take the case of the former Regional Sports Officer (RSO) from Bannu, now promoted as chief coach in Peshawar. Pending investigations linked to his tenure remain unresolved. Such delays are not accidental—they reflect an institutional culture where accountability is negotiable, and misconduct can flourish behind closed doors. Local sources in Bannu report that certain officials purchased shops and business premises in their relatives' names, subsequently selling them at inflated costs for personal g...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow. digital Creator Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) latest recruitment exercise for coaches has raised eyebrows over fairness and transparency after some qualified candidates alleged they were ignored despite satisfying the requirements advertised. One applicant says, "I had applied for the coaching position advertised by the PCB. When the interviews were scheduled, I waited for a call, but it never came. When I phoned the PCB, they informed me that they were now shortlisting Level-I coaches who have a minimum of 10 First-Class matches." The candidate further added, "That condition was not specified in the initial advertisement. It was given clearly in the advertisement that preference would be given to Level-II coaches. I am also a Level-II coach and have played seven First-Class matches, but I was not even invited for an interview." Other coaches have purportedly been saddled with the same issue, complaining about a sudden sh...

    Musarrat Ullah Jan – Kikxnow . digital Creator Peshawar – Peshawar Capital City Police is once again at the forefront, not only of maintaining law and order but also of encouraging healthy and positive activity among its staff. In a true spirit, the final of a cricket tournament was organized today at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lines where different police teams participated with full enthusiasm. In the thrilling last game, the DAR Kotwali team won and took home the championship trophy. Javed Aziz Khan, the chief guest, awarded the trophy to the winning team and handed over the cash awards to the outstanding players for their breathtaking performances. Addressing the event, CCPO Peshawar Dr. Mian Saeed Ahmad appreciated the zeal and commitment of the police contingents, adding that Peshawar Police not only combats crime and protects citizens but also reflects exemplary teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship in practice. He underlined that such positive activities p...