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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious financial and administrative irregularities have emerged in the Sports Department of Lower Kohistan for the fiscal year 2025, based on official data obtained from the Finance Department. The situation is further aggravated by the department’s failure to respond to a formal Right to Information (RTI) request, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. According to official records, a total of Rs. 3,298,200 was released for the district’s sports office during 2025. However, reported expenditures reached Rs. 6,201,397, indicating an unexplained excess of nearly Rs. 2.9 million. This discrepancy suggests either undocumented funding sources or inflated expenditure reporting, both of which point toward potential financial mismanagement. To clarify these discrepancies, a formal RTI request was submitted in March 2025 to the District Sports Office Kohistan, seeking details on sports activities, financial usage, sta...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow  , Digital Creator A legal and administrative dispute has emerged after two Peshawar-based cricket figures, Javed Babar and Masood Afridi, were allegedly excluded from the official reward list linked to Asia Cup participation incentives approved by the provincial government. According to details, both individuals have formally sent a legal notice to the Director General Sports, the Secretary Sports, and the concerned responsible official, Zawar, challenging their exclusion from the approved list. The legal notice argues that their omission was made despite eligibility, claiming that the decision violates merit principles and contradicts government policy on sports incentives. The petitioners maintain that their inclusion was justified based on participation and performance criteria, and that their exclusion amounts to administrative unfairness. The controversy stems from decisions taken during the 50th provincial cabinet meeting held on A...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow  , Digital Creator In Peshawar, the Muazullah Khan Cricket Academy, located adjacent to Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium, is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of young cricketers, with registrations reaching around 100 in a short span. The academy had remained closed due to the reconstruction of the stadium but was reopened nearly two months ago. Since its revival, participation has steadily increased, particularly among junior players from areas including Kohat Road and the University belt. Despite operating under the provincial Sports Directorate, the academy currently has no dedicated budget, raising questions about sustainability and resource management. Coaching duties are being handled by Irfan Babu and Irfan Afridi, who have been deputed from the Peshawar Saddar Cricket Academy. At present, the facility offers only net practice, with 7 to 8 nets available, while key infrastructure such as a gym is still missing. Historically, the a...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious financial irregularities have emerged from a baseball training camp held between 3 July 2023 and 8 September 2023, raising questions over payment transparency and fund distribution among participating athletes. According to available details, each player was entitled to Rs 24,000 as camp remuneration. However, the payment process appears inconsistent, non-transparent, and allegedly discriminatory. Only three players, identified as Shazia, Nasira, and Paracha, reportedly received full payments. Another player, Gul Pari, was issued a cheque, but the amount has not yet been credited to her bank account. In contrast, at least 14 players, including Saman Shah, Sawera, Mahanoor, Sidra Khattak, Hina Kishwar, Kainat Akbar, Asma, Rameen, Arij, Khair-un-Nisa, Nida, Mubina, Muqaddas, and Shamim, reportedly received neither cheques nor any form of payment. The situation becomes more questionable as some cheques were reportedly ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Federal Government has enforced the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Constitution 2022, introducing strict regulations over sports governance, international participation, and federation recognition in the country. Under Rule 7(1)(xxxiii), no athlete or team affiliated with any national sports federation, organization, association, or club can travel abroad without prior approval from the PSB. Officials say the move is aimed at preventing unauthorized foreign tours and ensuring centralized oversight of sports representation. Rule 22 of the same constitution further clarifies that non-affiliated or non-recognized federations are not authorized to regulate sports in Pakistan or represent the country in international events or forums. In line with these regulations, the PSB has issued a list of over 50 non-affiliated sports organizations operating across different disciplines, including MMA groups, E-Sports bodies, Scrabble assoc...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has officially exposed and rejected an unrecognized entity operating under the name “Pakistan Motorcycle Sports & Safety Federation (PMSSF),” which falsely claimed affiliation with the national sports authority. According to PSB, the matter came to light when the said organization attempted to seek affiliation with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) while simultaneously presenting a fabricated document allegedly issued by the Pakistan Sports Board. The document, referenced as No. 7-61/2025-PSB(NF) dated 19 July 2025, was submitted by a person identified as Muhammad Nadeem on behalf of PMSSF. The letter falsely portrayed the organization as an affiliated federation of PSB. PSB has categorically denied these claims and clarified the following: The Pakistan Motorcycle Sports & Safety Federation (PMSSF) is not affiliated with or recognized by the Pakistan Sport...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has issued a strong public disclaimer exposing an unauthorized and unrecognized body operating under the name “Pakistan Body Builder Federation,” which is allegedly attempting to represent Pakistan at international bodybuilding events. According to the PSB, the said organization is neither affiliated nor recognized under the Sports (Development and Control) Ordinance, 1962 or the Constitution of PSB, 2022. Despite this, certain individuals identified as Mian Arshad Ali (claiming President), Jaan Muhammad (claiming Secretary General), and Fayyaz Faisal (claiming Finance Secretary) have reportedly been engaging with international bodies to obtain invitation letters and visa documents for participation in foreign competitions. The issue surfaced in relation to the “NABBA International World Championship,” scheduled to be held on 21 June 2026 in Gateshead, United Kingdom, where the group...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate is operating without a publicly available consolidated annual performance report, raising serious questions about transparency, accountability, and outcome measurement in the province’s sports governance system. Unlike the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), which regularly publishes structured annual reports detailing athlete participation, national representation, financial summaries, and development outcomes, the KP Sports Directorate has not maintained or released any equivalent comprehensive public document that tracks performance indicators across years. This absence creates a significant information gap on how public funds are being utilized and what measurable outcomes are being achieved in the sports sector. A review of available public records, development documents, and departmental disclosures indicates that KP Sports Directorate operates primarily through fragmented reporting mecha...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad — The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has released its performance report for July–December 2025, highlighting significant developments in institutional reforms, financial management, sports infrastructure, international participation, and governance reforms across the national sports system. According to the report, PSB’s non-development income stood at Rs. 1.240 billion , while total expenditure was Rs. 680.28 million , reflecting structured financial management. Under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), Rs. 247.42 million was utilized out of Rs. 412.94 million released, primarily for upgrading and developing sports infrastructure. The Board also generated Rs. 42.86 million in revenue through facilities and allied services, with the Islamabad headquarters contributing the largest share. On the development side, major projects include the establishment of a biomechanics laboratory , upgrading Liaquat Gym...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) recorded a total expenditure of Rs 30,036,000 on athlete training across nine sports during the period of July to December 2025, according to official data. The spending shows a significant concentration in a few disciplines, with volleyball emerging as the highest-funded sport , receiving Rs 11.89 million , accounting for nearly 40% of the total budget . Hockey followed as the second-largest recipient with Rs 5.44 million (18.1%) , while kabaddi ranked third with Rs 3.64 million (12.1%) . Athletics also received a substantial allocation of Rs 3.05 million (10.1%) . Mid-tier funding was distributed to taekwondo (Rs 2.08 million) , ju-jitsu (Rs 1.74 million) , and karate (Rs 1.45 million) , collectively forming a moderate share of the total expenditure. At the lower end of the spectrum, basketball (Rs 417,200) and alpine sports (Rs 334,400) received the smallest allocations, each account...