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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator A four-day sports festival for orphan and underprivileged children has formally begun at the Model Institute for State Children “Zamung Kor” on Charsadda Road, Peshawar, under the auspices of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Department. The festival features a range of sports competitions and recreational activities aimed at providing healthy entertainment while identifying and encouraging young talent. The opening ceremony was attended by Advisor for Sports and Youth Affairs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taj Muhammad Tarand as the chief guest. Secretary Sports KP Muhammad Asif Khan, Director General Sports Tashfeen Haider, Director Zamung Kor Sadaqat Ullah, Deputy Director Riaz Khan, Additional DG Sports Rashida Ghaznavi, Director Operations Jamshed Baloch, and other senior officials were also present. During the ceremony, children from Zamung Kor presented impressive martial arts demonstrations and a traditional Attan dance, which received...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digitial Creator Serious concerns have emerged over the hockey turf constructed in Swabi, reportedly found damaged, cracked, and defective at the time of installation. Under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, information has been formally requested from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate, District Sports Office, and district administration of Swabi regarding the project’s construction, funding, and current status. The RTI request seeks to clarify when the Swabi hockey turf was built and the total funds allocated for the project. It also asks for a detailed budget breakdown, funding sources, and relevant financial year information, to determine how public money was spent on the project. The request further seeks information on the company or contractor responsible for the turf installation and the source of the turf. Of particular concern is whether the turf was new or previously used, and whether proper quality checks were conducted at...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digitial Creator Six months of the 2025–26 financial year are already behind us. This is usually the period when a public department’s direction becomes visible and its priorities translate into action. In the case of the Provincial Sports Directorate, however, these six months raise a far more uncomfortable question: what, exactly, has been achieved for sport on the ground? This is not a question for critics alone. It is a question the officers sitting inside the Sports Directorate and its attached bodies should be asking themselves. With 2026 just around the corner, the real story of these six months is not about athlete development or grassroots activity, but about who benefited administratively and financially while sport itself remained stagnant. Across nearly thirty five districts, the situation varies in detail but not in outcome. In several districts, District Sports Offices exist only as buildings. The position of District Sports Offi...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan – KikxNow , Digital Creator The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has officially dismissed the departmental appeal submitted by Mohsin Ali, former Hostel Superintendent at the PSB Coaching Centre, Peshawar, against his removal from service. The decision was taken by the Appellate Authority and President of PSB in accordance with the PSB (Service) Rules, 2000. According to official records, Mohsin Ali was granted 30 days of ex-Pakistan leave. However, he failed to resume duty after the leave expired and remained absent without authorization. This unauthorized absence was considered misconduct under the PSB Service Rules, 2000. The disciplinary process was conducted in full compliance with prescribed rules. Mohsin Ali was issued a Show Cause Notice, and his response was considered. However, the Appellate Authority found the explanation unsatisfactory. After reviewing all relevant service records, proceedings, and findings of the authorized officer, the authority ...

Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator This incident, at first glance, might elicit a chuckle. Yet, upon deeper reflection, it serves as a stark moment of introspection for the sports system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A photograph circulating from the Hayatabad Sports Complex, showing a young man with a medal, has not only sparked questions but also laid bare a cynical truth: in the world of sports, "display" sometimes outweighs reality. The image, widely shared across media, depicts a radiant young man, a beaming smile, and the gleam of a medal. One might easily mistake him for a world champion. However, the truth is far less glorious. According to available records and the official event list, the young man's name is conspicuously absent. The pressing question arises: if one didn't participate in a competition, on what basis was a medal acquired? This is the point where the seriousness and the satire of the sports system converge. Sports enthusiasts and fo...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator We grew up hearing that caste discrimination belonged to history books, that it was a social evil confined to another time and another society. We were told that in the subcontinent the lowest rung of that system was the Shudra, people who worked the hardest, were paid the least, and had almost no rights. We were also told that modern states, modern laws, and modern institutions had buried such thinking forever. Time spent at institutions like the Asian College of Journalism in India teaches one thing very clearly. Class does not disappear with education or slogans. There is always an elite class that dominates space, decision making, and narrative. That by itself is not the real danger. The real danger begins when people who rise from lower levels forget where they came from and start reproducing the same cruelty they once resented. It is in this context that a prophetic saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The true character of an institution is rarely found in its glossy brochures, choreographed press releases, or vibrant opening ceremonies. Instead, it is revealed in its silence. Today, the Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has become a monument to that very silence—a silence that reeks of evasion, legal defiance, and a deep-seated allergy to transparency. The case is damningly simple. On July 14, 2025, a Right to Information (RTI) request was filed regarding the commercial shops within the Bannu Sports Complex . By law, a response was mandated within ten days. Months have since bled into one another, calendars have turned, yet the department remains paralyzed. This delay is not mere "bureaucratic lethargy"; it is a calculated strategy of stonewalling. This is the same Directorate that beats the drum of "Sports Reforms" every budget cycle, waxing lyrical about the "bright future of our youth." ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikNow , Digital Creator The election of the Peshawar Division Swimming Association cabinet was held under the auspices of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Swimming Association at the Peshawar Sports Complex. The electoral process was conducted in the presence of a representative of the Regional Sports Officer Peshawar, ensuring transparency and adherence to official procedures. As a result of the elections, Arshad Khan Orakzai was elected President, while Mubeen Ahmed, a former coach, was appointed General Secretary. Shah Riyaz was elected Senior Vice President, and Yameen Khan was appointed Treasurer. Other cabinet positions include Ms. Naba, who was elected Vice President, and Advocate Hidayat Khan, who was appointed Joint Secretary. According to officials, around 50 swimming managers and players from across the Peshawar region participated in the electoral process, reflecting strong engagement from the local swimming community. The newly elected cabinet...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , Digital Creator The Inter-Club Tennis Tournament organized by the Regional Sports Office Peshawar has officially begun at the Peshawar Sports Complex. The opening ceremony was jointly held by Director General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Tashfeen Haider, and Additional Deputy Commissioner Peshawar, Asghar Khan Sorani, who inaugurated the event by cutting the ribbon. The ceremony was attended by Chairman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tennis Association Dr. Muhammad Tahir, Senior Vice President Umar Ayaz, Regional Sports Officer Kashif Farhan, Administrator Yousaf Afridi, and other officials and sports figures. A total of more than 70 players from 16 different tennis clubs of the Peshawar region are participating in the three-day tournament. The winning team will receive a trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 20,000, while the runners-up will be awarded Rs 15,000. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director General Sports Tashfeen Haider said it was encouraging to se...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikNow , Digital Creator An alarming case of alleged administrative and financial irregularities has surfaced within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate’s flagship “1,000 Sports Facilities” project, raising serious questions about transparency, misuse of authority, and accountability. According to sources, a deputy director working on the project was granted Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) powers for two separate projects simultaneously. Using these powers, the officer allegedly instructed that four bank accounts be opened in Dera Ismail Khan on March 20, 2024. These individuals were shown as employees under a Union Council-level project, despite the fact that no formal appointment letters had been issued at the time. Subsequently, official letters were issued specifically for opening bank accounts. These documents showed that two individuals were appointed as office boys and two as junior clerks, all posted in Dera Ismail Khan. On paper, the...