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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Public institutions are built with taxpayers' money. Their land, buildings and facilities are public assets meant to serve society. When these resources gradually become private conveniences for a select few, asking questions becomes a public duty rather than merely a journalistic exercise. The situation at Shah Thamas Football Stadium in Peshawar raises precisely these questions. Employees have reportedly been residing in the stadium's official residential quarters for many years. Providing accommodation to staff is not unusual in itself. Many government departments provide housing facilities to employees. The issue begins when the line between an official facility and personal entitlement becomes blurred. There is reportedly no gas supply in the quarters, so electric heaters are being used for cooking. If there is a transparent and properly regulated mechanism governing electricity consumption, there should be no issue....

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Transfers of Grade 17 employees in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate have once again come under scrutiny after multiple postings reportedly failed to remain effective in practice despite official notifications. According to sources, several employees transferred a month ago avoided joining their new postings by using various excuses, including illness and written applications, effectively delaying or blocking implementation of the transfer orders. In some offices, a parallel situation was observed where the official record reflected the transfer, but employees continued working at their previous stations while drawing salaries from the new postings. More concerning, reports suggest that within a month, a reversal of some transfers has already begun, further weakening the credibility of the administrative process. The key question being raised is: if transfers can be undone so easily, what is the point of issuing notif...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s sports administration has entered its second phase of digital transformation with the mandatory rollout of the Management Information System (MIS) for player registration. Under the new directives, no athlete will be allowed to participate in any sporting event without being registered in the system. CNIC or Form-B has been made compulsory, each player will be assigned a unique registration number, and all financial incentives, including kits, stipends, and prizes, will be linked to digital profiles. On paper, the initiative is presented as a major step toward transparency, accountability, and data-driven sports governance. However, a closer look at the ground reality reveals a wide gap between policy ambition and implementation capacity. The first and most critical challenge is infrastructure. The MIS system depends on stable internet connectivity, trained staff, and reliable digital access at the district...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , Kikxnow Digital Creator Peshawar: The 7th National Junior Karate Championship (Men and Women) concluded in Peshawar after three days of competitive action held from 7 to 9 June 2026, with Balochistan emerging as the overall champions, while host province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) secured second place. Balochistan dominated the event with a strong medal haul of 3 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals, securing the top position in the overall team rankings. KP followed closely in second place with 2 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals, while Punjab finished third with 1 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals. Men’s Individual Event Results The championship featured highly competitive bouts across different weight categories, showcasing emerging talent from across the country. In the under-50 kg category, KP’s Yahya Khan claimed the gold medal with an impressive performance. Balochistan’s Arian Khan secured silver, while Punjab’s Abdul Hafeez and Sindh’s Hanz...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Directorate General of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued strict new instructions to all Regional Sports Officers (RSOs) and District Sports Officers (DSOs), making prior approval mandatory for all sports events and enforcing a province-wide digital registration system for athletes. Under the directive, no sports event can be organized without formal approval from the Director General Sports KP. Officials have been instructed to submit event proposals well in advance to ensure clearance from the competent authority. In a parallel move aimed at digitization, the department has advanced to the second phase of its Management Information System (MIS), focusing on the compulsory registration of all players participating in sports activities across the province. Key points of the MIS policy include: Only registered players will be allowed to participate in any official event Each athlete must be assigned a unique registra...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The National Junior Athletics Championship currently underway in Peshawar was expected to serve as a platform for emerging talent and competitive excellence. Instead, it has increasingly become a case study in administrative weakness, technical disputes, and questions over the credibility of officiating systems in Pakistan’s athletics structure. With nearly 200 athletes participating and around 75 officials deployed, the scale of the event appears institutionally adequate on paper. However, the composition and credibility of these officials have now become the central point of concern. Multiple concerns have been raised regarding the inclusion of individuals reportedly lacking technical qualifications, experience, or proper certification required for officiating at a national-level athletics competition. In athletics, technical officials are not symbolic appointments. They are the backbone of competition integrity. From measure...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator For an athlete who has repeatedly delivered gold medal performances and maintained an unbeaten run over the past five years, Samiullah’s absence from recognition platforms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not just an administrative oversight, it is a systemic failure that demands scrutiny. Samiullah, who entered athletics in 2015, has steadily built a reputation as one of Pakistan’s fastest male sprinters. His performances over the last half-decade have placed him among the most consistent competitors at the national level, with a string of gold medals and strong finishes in domestic competitions. He has also represented his region in international-level exposure events, including reaching the final stage at the Beach Games in China. Yet despite this consistent performance record, his name was notably missing from the recent awards distribution ceremony at a national junior athletics event where multiple athletes were honored with meda...

    Four-Year Delay, Inspection Objections, and Controversial Approval Spark Calls for Judicial Inquiry Musarrat Ullah Jan , Kikxnow , digital creator PESHAWAR: Serious concerns have emerged regarding the newly installed hockey turf in Parachinar, with sources alleging that the project may have deviated from its original specifications approved under the PC-1. According to sources, the hockey turf project was originally approved with a European-manufactured turf. However, officials and individuals familiar with the project claim that a Chinese-manufactured turf has instead been installed, raising questions about compliance with approved standards and procurement procedures. The project was reportedly scheduled for completion in 2022 but was finally installed in 2026 after a delay of nearly four years. At the time, authorities cited security concerns and prevailing law-and-order conditions as major reasons for the delay. Critics now question the justification for the ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator PESHAWAR: Despite having five government-owned swimming pools across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the province is facing a serious shortage of qualified swimming coaches, raising concerns about the future of the sport and the development of young swimmers. Government swimming pools are operational at Peshawar Sports Complex, Hayatabad Sports Complex, Mardan, Kohat, and Charsadda. However, most of these facilities are functioning without dedicated swimming coaches, leaving aspiring swimmers without proper technical guidance and training. According to available information, only a handful of qualified swimming professionals are associated with the provincial sports system. Asad, who was originally recruited as a swimming coach, is currently serving in an administrative role as Regional Sports Officer Kohat. Meanwhile, Mubeen Khan is reportedly the only coach actively working at Peshawar Sports Complex. The situation is equally concern...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator There is a fundamental principle in sports administration: championships do not appear overnight. Competitions are usually planned months, and sometimes even a year, in advance. That is precisely why national sports federations submit their annual activity calendars to the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). These calendars are meant to provide a clear record of national and international competitions, allow athletes to prepare properly, enable provincial associations to plan their activities, and ensure transparency in the selection and ranking process. In Pakistan, however, the sports system often operates as if annual calendars are not serious planning documents but merely a formality. From June 7 to 10, Peshawar is scheduled to host a series of National Junior Championships in different sports. On the surface, this is welcome news. More competitions should mean more opportunities for young athletes. Yet when these events are compa...