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  Musarrat Ullah  Jan – KikxNow, digital Creator When the renovation of the tartan track at Peshawar Sports Complex started, it was branded as one of the costliest track projects in the country. The public was told that foreign technical experts were supervising it. A month ago officials assured that the track would be ready, polished, and playable within thirty days. Today the reality looks the opposite. It is reported that two foreign specialists, physically overseeing the process, have been sent back to Islamabad. According to the athletes, they were informed that those experts would now "advise online" rather than being on-ground. If that is the plan, then very serious questions about the cost and credibility of the project arise. No technical engineering of a synthetic international-standard track can be monitored by way of remote calls. It entails soil testing, curve calibration, slope measurement, surface check, temperature evaluation, and layering, for which live ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , digital creator On the promotion of sports, Nowshera’s DSO received an amount of 9.1 million PKR in 2023-24 and 12.7 million PKR in 2024-25. Despite this increase, little progress is witnessed in the actual development of players. Asked about the number of trained athletes, the DSO forwarded the queries to the various local sports associations and did not give the exact figures. Curiously, it conducted 38 tournaments in 2023-24 but only 28 in 2024-25, despite the increased budget. This downtrend raises questions about planning and resource utilization. The office is staffed with about 38 permanent staff, although the exact number cannot be confirmed because records are lacking. The DSO keeps records of only football and volleyball registrations; other sports are not recorded in their books. Information regarding locations of tournaments and number of participants was not available. Critics further lament that even with increased funds, there ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow Digital Creator The Batagram’s Tehsil playground, which was approved under the 2013–14 ADP program for the construction of sports grounds in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, could not be completed despite the funds being provided along with legal approvals and repeated official reviews. What makes this case more alarming is the dramatic shift in the government’s official stance within a single month and the persistent silence of the current KP Sports Advisor, who happens to be from the same region. The site selected in Batagram was private land. The acquisition proceedings, as per the Land Acquisition Act, were to be started by the Deputy Commissioner of Batagram. The total land measured 36 kanals and 19 marlas, for which the government allocated more than PKR 47.5 million. The Section 4 notification was issued on January 16, 2014, followed by the issuance of Section 6 and 17 notifications. Finally, the award was announced on March 26, 2021. These formal app...

  Thousands of Registered Athletes but Not a Single Woman Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow Digital Creator Female representation in sports remains nonexistent in the merged tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to official data from the Directorate of Sports for the year 2020–21 and 2021–22, thousands of male athletes are registered across seven districts, yet not a single female athlete appears in the record. The data shows that Bajaur has 204 sports clubs with 3708 male athletes and no women. Khyber has 346 clubs with 4506 male players. Mohmand records 260 clubs and 3016 registered men. Kurram reports 314 clubs with 3706 athletes. In Orakzai, 172 clubs are active with 2204 male players. North Waziristan lists 264 clubs and 3504 registered athletes, while South Waziristan has 270 clubs and 3464 male athletes recorded. Total 24306 player from different merged district.. The official structure exists on paper, but when questions arise about the type of sports, club a...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , digital creator The decision to use Hayatabad Sports Complex for a political rally highlights a familiar pattern in the governance of sports infrastructure. Despite prior administrative notification prohibiting political use of the facility, the sudden reversal reflects a deeper structural issue. Public sports spaces in Pakistan are not treated as developmental assets but as adjustable venues shaped by political urgency and influence. This incident is not isolated. It points to how institutions become subordinate to political needs rather than long term public benefit. A sports ground exists to build athletes, not audiences for speeches. Temporarily blocking athletes for three days may appear harmless, yet for professional sports cycles those interruptions can impact training consistency, coaching schedules, and tournament preparation. The damage is not only physical to the turf but also psychological as it signals priority misalignment. The f...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , digital creator Sports in Pakistan reflects a deeper national illness. It is not a management flaw, it is a mindset. The athlete is treated as a beneficiary, not the core product. The official is seen as the stakeholder. This inversion explains why players pay their own travel, sign forms they never read, and arrive at national competitions already exhausted. It also explains why complaints of mistreatment are received as attitude problems, not administrative failures. The recent handling of travel for the National Games is a classic example. Instead of a coordinated transport plan, every athlete was handed a sum of money and told to “manage it.” This was described as facilitation, but it was simply avoidance of responsibility. A system that claims credit for participation should at least own the cost and the risk. At the most basic level, athletes representing the country should not be deciding between an unreliable bus or a delayed train while...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , digital creator The purpose of anti doping policies is simple. Protect clean athletes. Ensure fair competition. Educate before penalizing. Hold everyone accountable under the same rules. What makes the situation in Pakistan troubling is not only the presence of doping, which is a global challenge, but the broken structure and questionable conduct of those tasked with preventing it. When the watchdog becomes uncertain, untrained, influenced or inactive, the very idea of integrity collapses before the competition even begins. In many countries, the discussion around doping is grounded in science, athlete welfare, transparency, and clear appeal mechanisms. In Pakistan, the conversation has been reduced to whispers, fear, selective testing, intimidation, and a disturbing absence of credible oversight. At the center of the issue is a confused and poorly managed structure where doping tests are conducted by individuals described by athletes as untra...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , digital creator Tangi, Charsadda — The construction of the Tangi Sports Complex began nearly a decade ago, yet the facility remains utterly incomplete and nonfunctional. What makes this failure an administrative scandal is the revelation that the final development funds were formally released in the fiscal year 2020–21 . Four years have passed since the funds were dispersed, and yet there is still no visible progress—not even the commencement of basic remaining work. The Missing Millions: Funds Released in 2020–21 The PC-1 was approved , and the administration had full authority to complete the project. The released funds, intended to finish the complex, included: Component Released Amount (PKR) Development Work (Remaining) 4,229,000 Water Supply System 1,420,000 Internal Electrification 73,000 Total Funds Released 5,722,000 ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , Digital Creator Around eleven months ago, the hockey turf at Bamkhel in Swabi was installed with significant public funding. The project was promoted as a major achievement of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, presented as a symbol of progress in sports infrastructure. Today, the same turf stands as evidence of poor execution, weak monitoring and lack of accountability. Large sections of the turf have lifted due to a compromised base. Visible wrinkles across the field have made it unsafe for athletes. The surface, which should have supported professional hockey activity, is now a hazard even for basic training. When the issue was identified, photographic evidence was immediately shared with the Directorate of Sports, including senior officials. Despite being informed, the Directorate has remained silent. The absence of an immediate response raises questions about the seriousness with which the department treats technical failures on a multi-m...

  musarrat ullah jan - kikxnow digital creator A serious issue has emerged regarding the hockey turf in Swabi, raising concerns among players, experts, and the public. Recently, an RTI request was filed seeking detailed information from the Provincial Sports Directorate to determine how millions of rupees were spent, and whether the turf’s installation, quality, and oversight met the required standards. The request seeks answers on when the turf was installed, the materials used, the contractors responsible, and which officials or committees were tasked with quality monitoring. It also asks whether any complaints or reports regarding the turf’s quality exist, and what measures the directorate took to address these issues. Financial details were also requested, including the total cost of the turf, a breakdown of materials, labor, and any additional funds spent on maintenance. Information on the official inauguration, visits by politicians, and media coverage was also sought. ...