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  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Diigital Creator The volleyball coaching system under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate is raising serious questions about transparency, merit, and actual performance. At a time when sports institutions across the province are already facing allegations of political influence, weak accountability, and questionable hiring practices, the appointment of volleyball coaches has become another issue demanding scrutiny. A women’s volleyball court was established near Tariq Wadood Badminton Hall in Peshawar with the stated aim of promoting female talent. But the ground reality appears very different. The first question is simple: Were these coaches appointed through a proper merit-based process? Was any public advertisement issued for these positions? If some appointments were made on daily wages, were those opportunities publicly announced? Who approved the hiring process, and under what criteria? According to available information, ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow ,Digital Creator The financial data of the Secretary Tourism Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (DDO Code PR8252) under the Culture & Tourism setup for the fiscal year 2025–26 reveals a significant and unexplained disparity between the original budget estimates and actual financial flows. The department was initially allocated a budget estimate of Rs. 87.8 million , however, the total budget release escalated to over Rs. 1.73 billion , while the total expenditure reached Rs. 1.62 billion . This sharp increase raises serious questions about budget planning, approval mechanisms, and financial transparency within the department. Key Financial Breakdown Grants, Subsidies, Loans (A05): Estimate: Rs. 4.0 million Release: Rs. 1.651 billion Expenditure: Rs. 1.559 billion → This head dominates the entire financial structure, indicating heavy reliance on grant-based disbursements. Employees Related Expenses: Estima...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow ,digital creator The financial performance of the Secretary Sports, Culture, Tourism & Museums Department (DDO Code PR4896) for the fiscal year 2025–26 has raised concerns over budget utilization and administrative efficiency. According to official figures, the department was allocated a total budget estimate of Rs. 170.146 million, while actual releases stood slightly higher at Rs. 172.660 million. However, expenditure so far has been recorded at only Rs. 81.981 million, leaving a significant portion of funds—over Rs. 90 million—unutilized. A closer breakdown shows that the highest spending was recorded under “Employees Related Expenses,” where Rs. 68.462 million was utilized against the allocated amount. In contrast, “Operating Expenses” and “Physical Assets Acquisition” saw partial utilization, while a substantial portion of funds remained unused. Alarmingly, no expenditure was recorded under “Grants, Subsidies, Write-offs, Loans/Advanc...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow ,digital creator Financial data for the District Sports Office South Waziristan under the Newly Merged Areas has been released for the fiscal year 2025–26, showing a mixed pattern of budget allocation, release, and expenditure across different heads. The office had an estimated budget of Rs. 10.62 million , while only Rs. 3.49 million was released during the year. Despite this, total reported expenditure reached Rs. 4.97 million , exceeding the released amount, which suggests adjustments or settlement of prior liabilities. The largest share of spending was recorded under Grants and Subsidies , where Rs. 2.2 million was allocated, released, and fully utilized with complete absorption of funds. A notable development appears under Employees Related Expenses , where no funds were released, yet Rs. 1.54 million was shown as expenditure. This indicates possible adjustments, arrears payments, or accounting entries carried forward from previous obl...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow ,digital creator The District Sports Office of Lower South Waziristan has emerged as a key driver of youth engagement and cultural development during the financial year 2025–26, with spending figures showing strong utilization of released funds under the Sports, Youth Affairs, Culture & Museums department. According to the district’s DDO-wise financial summary, the office received a total budget estimate of Rs. 4.38 million , while actual releases climbed to Rs. 5.64 million , reflecting increased government attention toward sports and youth activities in the Newly Merged Areas. Out of the released amount, the department successfully utilized Rs. 5.50 million , indicating an impressive expenditure rate and active implementation of planned initiatives. The largest share of spending went to grants and subsidies , where Rs. 4.24 million was fully utilized. Officials say these funds supported local sports events, youth programs, and community...

  From Rs5 Million to Rs40 Million More, KP’s Sports Projects Keep Expanding While Facilities Keep Dying   Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow ,digital creator In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sports infrastructure has increasingly become a strange cycle of announcements, incomplete projects, disappearing accountability and repeated funding demands. The controversy surrounding the Toru Cricket Academy in Mardan is not just about a neglected ground. It exposes a deeper governance failure where public money is spent, officials move on, and young athletes are left with empty fields and broken promises.   A viral video from a local resident of Toru has once again brought the academy into public discussion. The citizen walks through the facility showing overgrown grass, damaged ground conditions and what appears to be a non-functional sports setup. According to his claims, nearly Rs5 million had already been spent on the academy during a previous government period. Yet today, instead...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow ,digital creator The District Sports Officer North Waziristan, working under the Sports, Culture, Tourism and Museum Department, recorded expenditures exceeding Rs10.2 million during the financial year 2025-26. Official financial documents show that the department had a total budget estimate of Rs10.583 million, while releases amounted to Rs8.670 million. Total expenditures during the year stood at Rs10.206 million. The largest spending was recorded under grants, subsidies, write-offs, loans and advances, where Rs7.538 million was utilized. Operating expenses reached Rs937,500 against an allocated estimate of Rs1.45 million. Employee-related expenses were recorded at Rs1.629 million, while Rs75,000 was spent on repairs and maintenance. An additional Rs25,000 was utilized for acquiring physical assets. Although Rs365,000 had been allocated for employees’ retirement benefits, no expenditure was recorded under the category during the financial ...

  KikxNow , Digital Creator The announcement by Punjab Sports Board to launch 16 free sports academies across the province is more than a development project. It reflects a policy direction. The focus is not only on buildings, but on athlete access, coaching, talent development and equal opportunity for boys and girls. The academies will cover boxing, athletics, swimming, table tennis, badminton, football, hockey, archery, wushu, karate, jujitsu, taekwondo, tennis, squash, cricket and laser run. According to Punjab officials, these academies will be free for athletes and expanded across divisions and districts. In contrast, many athletes and sports associations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa describe a completely different reality. Over the last several years, KP has seen major spending on sports infrastructure, buildings and renovation projects. Yet many athletes claim they still pay from their own pockets for registration fees, travel, equipment and training. Several sports associ...

  KikxNow , Digital Creator PESHAWAR: Serious questions are being raised over the functioning of the coaching system at the Peshawar Sports Complex after young children were found practicing table tennis without any coach or technical supervision inside Arena Hall. The situation was observed around 3:30 PM on May 6, where two minor children were attempting to learn and practice table tennis despite the absence of any trainer. According to sources, the daily-wage male table tennis coach assigned to the facility has been absent for nearly a month due to Ex-Pakistan leave, while no replacement arrangement has been made by the authorities. The incident has exposed what critics describe as a deeper administrative failure within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sports structure, particularly regarding grassroots athlete development and monitoring mechanisms. Parents bringing children to the sports complex reportedly believe that proper coaching and technical training are being provided. Ho...

  KikxNow , Digital Creator A seasoned football coach from Charsadda has been removed from the system after 13 years of service, despite producing numerous players who have gone on to represent national camps, public sector institutions, and university teams. The development has raised serious questions about merit, recruitment practices, and policy priorities within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s sports structure. According to available information, the coach served as a volunteer from 2014 to 2016 and continued working on daily wages with the Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from 2017 to 2026. Despite over a decade of service, he was never regularized, raising concerns about the lack of a clear policy framework for grassroots coaches. In terms of performance, the coach’s record is notable. Players trained under him have secured positions in institutions such as Pakistan Army, Police, WAPDA, and POF. Among the prominent names are Hasan Zeb, a gold medalist in the Army-organize...