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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator PESHAWAR: Serious questions have emerged over the organisation of school-level sports competitions in Peshawar, with concerns that tournaments may be rushed to completion in the name of security threats, potentially limiting students’ opportunities to participate in sporting activities. An alleged voice message circulated among school heads and relevant teachers reportedly calls for sports competitions to be completed as quickly as possible because of security concerns. According to the message, organisers are attempting to wrap up the competitions within approximately eight to ten days, with activities largely restricted to indoor sports. The reported lack of a suitable cricket ground has also been cited as a reason for limiting outdoor competitions. If the contents of the voice message are accurate, the issue goes beyond tournament scheduling. It raises questions about planning, priorities and the overall state of school spo...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator PESHAWAR: With approximately 190 high and higher secondary schools in Peshawar district, the reported low participation in school sports competitions has raised questions about the performance of Physical Education Teachers (PETs) and the effectiveness of the education department's sports programme. According to the information available, eight schools registered for hockey competitions, but only five participated. If participation in other sports is similarly limited, the Education Department and district sports authorities need to explain why school sports are failing to attract broader participation. If only a small number of schools take part in competitions, what sporting activities are taking place in the remaining schools? Are physical education teachers conducting regular training sessions, organising school-level competitions and identifying talented students, or are sports activities being neglected? The issue requ...

  PESHAWAR: Questions are being raised over the collection and utilisation of sports funds in government schools across Peshawar district, amid concerns about limited participation in sporting competitions and the availability of facilities for students. The central question is straightforward: if students are charged sports fees, where is the money being spent, and who is responsible for ensuring that they receive proper sports facilities, equipment and training? According to information provided, sports funds are collected at different educational levels, with reported charges of Rs10 at the primary level, Rs50 at the middle level, Rs60 at the high school level and Rs80 at the higher secondary level. In addition, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar reportedly collects Rs300 per regular student at the time of enrolment under the sports fund category. The applicable rules governing these collections, along with details of their utilisation, need...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator\ Who is responsible for protecting public property, and who will be held accountable for the loss? Iron fencing and security wires were installed around the boundary walls of Shah Tahmas Ground, which houses the Regional Sports Officer’s office in Peshawar. Now, the fencing and wires are being removed as the walls are being raised. But a serious question remains: Where has the removed government property gone? According to reports, a substantial portion of the removed fencing is missing. If this public property has indeed gone missing from official custody, where is the record? Which officer or employee was responsible for its safekeeping? Was the removal and transfer of this material properly documented? When watchmen and security personnel are present at the premises, who was responsible for ensuring that public property remained safe and accounted for? The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Department must answer the following qu...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s young tennis talent, M. Shayan Afridi , delivered an outstanding performance at the Westbury National Junior Tennis Championship held at Karachi Club, winning both the U-14 and U-18 singles titles. In the U-14 Singles Final , Shayan defeated Ameer Baghat convincingly, winning 6-0, 6-1. He continued his impressive run in the U-18 Singles Final , beating Zain Noomi 6-2, 6-3 to secure his second title. With victories in both age categories, Shayan Afridi completed a remarkable clean sweep, bringing two gold medals to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa . His achievement highlights his talent and competitive ability and marks a proud moment for junior tennis in the province. Congratulations to Shayan Afridi on this outstanding double-title victory! #ShayanAfridi #KPTennisAssociation #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #JuniorTennis #WestburyNationalJuniorTennisChampionship #KarachiClub #GoldMedal #PakistanTennis #TennisChampion ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Which former District Sports Officer (DSO), posted in Khyber District, allegedly withdrew Rs 10 million in the name of sports, and who is currently investigating the matter? The Sports Department and relevant investigation authorities must clarify the status of the inquiry and disclose the facts. But why stop at Rs 10 million? Questions also need to be raised about the reported Rs 50 million allocated for sports competitions in Tirah and Rs 20 million for competitions in Bara. If an inquiry can be conducted into one case, why not ensure a transparent audit of the reported Rs 70 million in combined spending on sports activities in Tirah and Bara? The public deserves answers: ·          How many competitions were actually held? ·          How many teams and athletes participated? ·          How much mo...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Arbab Niaz Muhammad Khan was an influential political leader from Tehkal, Peshawar, a former lieutenant colonel in the Pakistan Army, and a former federal minister. The historic Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium in Peshawar was named after him in recognition of his association with sports and his contribution to the development of cricket in the region. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has since changed the stadium’s name to Imran Khan Cricket Stadium. Arbab Niaz Khan served in the Pakistan Army with the rank of lieutenant colonel. In 1951, he was arrested in connection with the famous Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case, which involved an alleged plot against the government of Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan. He was imprisoned alongside several others, including renowned poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Following his arrest, he left military service and was later released under a general amnesty. After his military career, Arbab Niaz Khan entered publi...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan KikxNow , Digital Creator Charsadda: According to the financial details provided by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department, Rs4,306,877 has been allocated under A05270 (Object Code 5270) for sports promotion in the 2026 budget of the District Sports Office Charsadda. The overall final budget of the District Sports Office Charsadda is Rs70,786,367 . The budget includes salaries and allowances, office expenses, travelling, electricity, machinery and equipment, IT equipment, exhibitions, and other expenditures. The Rs4,306,877 sports-promotion allocation raises an important question: how much of this amount has actually been released and spent, and on which sports activities? The District Sports Office should be able to provide details of tournaments, sports activities, equipment purchases, payments, suppliers, bills, vouchers and utilization reports against this allocation. The key issue is not merely the allocation of Rs4.306 million , but its...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan KikxNow , Digital Creator ISLAMABAD: Pakistan hockey, once one of the most feared and successful teams in world hockey, is now fighting to restore its lost position as the country's national sport continues to face serious questions over governance, funding, development and performance. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) remains the national governing body for men's field hockey, while the Pakistan Hockey Federation Women Wing (PHFWW) oversees women's hockey. Yet the existence of these institutions has failed to produce the stable and sustainable development structure required to consistently compete at the highest international level. Pakistan's hockey record remains extraordinary. The national team has won three Olympic gold medals, four Hockey World Cup titles and three Champions Trophy titles , while also dominating Asian hockey for decades. Players such as Sohail Abbas, Mohammed Saqlain and Waseem Ahmed became international icons an...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , kikxnow , Digital Creator ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s sports system is increasingly operating without a clear and sustainable pathway for developing athletes, as the traditional departmental model continues to weaken while franchise-based competitions expand, raising serious questions about who is actually responsible for producing the country’s next generation of athletes. Since independence, Pakistan has relied on a combination of departmental teams, provincial and regional structures, community clubs and academies. More recently, commercial franchise leagues have become another major component of the sporting landscape. But instead of functioning as connected stages of one national system, these models largely operate in isolation. The result is a sporting structure in which Pakistan can produce individual champions and host major international events, yet struggles to consistently develop talent from the grassroots to the international level. For dec...