The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has sought government funds for hotel accommodation in Kuala Lumpur, despite holding a bank balance in the millions. The request, totaling $51,296, was made for the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup 2025, raising questions about financial management.
Key Developments:
Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) arranged air tickets for the national team but withheld further funding due to lack of audited financial records.
Over the past two years, the PSB disbursed Rs119.667 million to PHF, yet no financial transparency has been ensured.
The PSB board meeting in December 2024 decided to halt additional funding until PHF submits auditable accounts.
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is probing 113 audit paras worth Rs1.25 billion, following corruption allegations against the previous PHF administration.
Olympians have urged the government to conclude the FIA inquiry, citing excessive funds received by PHF from 2008 to 2024 compared to previous decades.
The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination is now reviewing the PSB’s detailed report on the matter. Meanwhile, PHF has requested an NOC from the Finance Ministry and State Bank of Pakistan to remit foreign currency for hotel payments.
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