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  Sports Directorate RTI Response Raises New Questions Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator An RTI response from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate regarding an alleged VIP hostel at a sports complex has raised more questions than it answered. An application filed nearly a year ago specifically sought information about who was residing in the VIP hostel, the policy for charging rent, the total amount collected so far, the procedure for room allocation, the maximum period an officer could stay there, the number of officers who had stayed there during the previous five years, and the government account into which the income from the accommodation had been deposited. However, after nearly a year, the Public Information Officer provided a brief response stating that “no VIP hostel exists.” This immediately raises a basic question: if there is no VIP hostel, then what is the purpose of the 12-room building located within the sports complex? According to avai...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator PESHAWAR: Questions have been raised over the occupancy of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate’s hostel, rent collection and the accuracy of information provided by the department in response to a Right to Information (RTI) request. In its written RTI response, the Provincial Sports Directorate stated that no officer was residing in the hostel . However, sources claim that an officer had remained accommodated in the hostel for nearly two years . According to sources, the officer did not pay rent for the accommodation during that period and continued to receive house rent allowance. The claim, however, could not be independently verified through relevant financial or accommodation records. Sources further said that the officer left the hostel after obtaining a government bungalow in another district. They also claimed that other officers and government employees had occupied rooms in the hostel at different times, but d...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: The Pakistan Sports Board and Coaching Centre Peshawar is facing a persistent waste-management problem ahead of the SAF Games, with sources alleging that piles of waste have been collected near the centre and burned instead of being properly removed and disposed of. Sources said the administration of the Pakistan Sports Board and Coaching Centre Peshawar has so far failed to establish an adequate system for the regular removal and disposal of waste accumulated outside the facility. According to the sources, waste collected from different locations is brought to the vicinity of the PSB Peshawar centre and piled up near the garden area. The waste is then allegedly set on fire instead of being transported to an appropriate disposal site . Sources claim that the practice of accumulating and burning waste near the centre has continued for more than a year . The issue has gained additional significance because the voll...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: Following the announcement by the Pakistan Olympic Association to hold two sports disciplines of the upcoming SAF Games in Peshawar, security officials have started inspecting the venues and reviewing arrangements for the international sporting event. Sources said security officials visited the Pakistan Sports Board and Coaching Centre Peshawar on Monday and sought details from the administration regarding preparations for the upcoming competitions. According to sources, the PSB Peshawar administration informed the officials that painting and renovation work had begun and preparations were underway to bring the facility up to the required standard for international-level competitions. The two sports planned for Peshawar will be held at separate venues. The judo competitions will be held at the Arena Hall of Peshawar Sports Complex , while the volleyball competitions will be held at the Pakistan Sports Board and...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: The minutes of the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority have surfaced, revealing key decisions taken during the authority’s initial operational phase regarding recruitment, employee status, financial powers, procurement, salaries, and Tourism Police. According to the document, the first meeting of the Board of Directors was held on March 17, 2020 , under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Senior officials from relevant provincial departments, members of the Board and the Director General of the Authority attended the meeting. Recruitment to be conducted through competitive process The minutes clearly state that, under the law, all appointments in the Authority were to be made through a competitive process . In the case of a civil servant selected for a post, the appointment was to be made through transfer or deputation. Accordi...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator ESHAWAR: A response from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate to a Right to Information (RTI) request regarding air conditioners installed at the Qamar Zaman Squash Court, issued after almost a year, has raised questions over the department's records and the current ground situation. According to the written response provided by the Sports Directorate, seven air conditioners were installed at the Qamar Zaman Squash Court . However, the current physical situation at the court does not match the information provided in the RTI response. Only six air conditioners are currently installed at the facility . Four are installed on one side of the court, while two are installed on the opposite side. Available information indicates that seven air conditioners were originally installed , but one was subsequently removed from the court. Its current location is not known. The issue becomes more significant because the RTI applicat...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar: A new claim involving individuals associated with sports organisations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has raised questions about possible business interests outside the sports sector, including an alleged gold-mining venture on private land. A promotional message circulating on social media claims that 40 kanals of private land in Daryatik, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , is available where gold is allegedly present. According to the advertisement, interested individuals would have complete freedom to extract gold from the land through their own efforts. The advertisement quotes a rate of Rs2 million per kanal , meaning the total amount for 40 kanals would be approximately Rs80 million . The advertisement carries the name of Rahmat Gul Afridi, CEO of RGA Consultants , with an office address in Blue Area, Islamabad, and contact numbers for interested persons. However, the claim that gold exists on the land, as well as the legal statu...

      Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar kabaddi player Safiullah was unable to continue playing after suffering a serious thigh muscle injury during the kabaddi match held at Peshawar Sports Complex on the night of August 13. Safiullah had been performing well against Bannu before the injury forced him out of the match. On August 14, he also did not participate in Peshawar's match against Sorezai at Shah Tahmas Football Ground due to the injury. According to Safiullah, his thigh muscle was torn, and a medical report indicated that his treatment could cost approximately Rs300,000. During an individual meeting between the Sports Adviser and the players at Shah Tahmas Football Ground, Safiullah's condition was brought to the adviser's attention. He was informed that the player was injured and required medical treatment. According to those present, the Sports Adviser asked why treatment had not been arranged through Rescue 1122. He was info...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator An administrative issue has reportedly emerged concerning government residential quarters at Shah Tahmas Football Ground in Peshawar. According to sources, the Regional Sports Office does not have information regarding the house rent status of two employees currently residing at the football ground. One of them is an Assistant who is currently serving as a District Sports Officer, while the other is also an Assistant. Sources say the Regional Sports Office has written to the provincial Sports Directorate, asking it to verify from the employees’ respective districts whether they are receiving house rent there. In contrast, sources say the house rent status of three other employees residing at the football ground has been verified. They reportedly have official permission to occupy the respective quarters and are regularly paying house rent. According to Sports Directorate sources, complaints regarding employees residing at t...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious complaints have reportedly emerged against an employee posted at the Pakistan Tennis Club in Peshawar, with allegations involving money borrowed or collected from players, club employees and other individuals. According to sources, the employee was recruited as a lifeguard despite having a disability, allegedly because of his relationship with a former Director General of Sports. Sources further allege that he has subsequently been reluctant to perform his assigned duties. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate reportedly issued a show-cause notice to the employee recently. More complaints have now emerged regarding alleged collection of money from people coming to the tennis club for training. According to sources, amounts ranging from Rs2,000 to Rs5,000 were allegedly taken from some individuals. Some people selling sharbat outside the tennis club have also reportedly complained about the employee. Sources clai...