An inquiry committee found Mr. Muhammad Khalid Mehmood and Lt. Col. (R) Nasir Ijaz Tung, office bearers of Pakistan Boxing Federation responsible for Pakistani boxer absconding in Italy. Life ban imposed, recovery of Rs. 1.0 million ordered, and FIA investigation referred. Officials challenged the decision before the Islamabad High Court, which held the petition premature and directed adjudication under Clause 23 of PSB Constitution. Matter referred to the Adjudicator but the officials filed Intra Court Appeal in Islamabad High Court, therefore, the matter remains pending before the Adjudicator.

The elections of the Pakistan Tennis Federation were challenged in the Islamabad High Court. The Court, dismissed the petition and directed that the aggrieved party may approach the PSB in accordance with its Constitution for appropriate relief. Mr. Hameed ul Haq, a former national tennis player challenged alleging misuse of the International Lawn Tennis Club Pakistan's vote.

The Islamabad High Court held in W.P. No. 1105/2024 that only contesting candidates or aggrieved parties have standing in federation election disputes under the PSB Constitution. Applying this principle, the Adjudicator found Mr. Hameed ul Haq's petition not maintainable, barred by limitation, and lacking locus standi. Accordingly, the petition challenging the PTF election is dismissed. Detailed decision attached

Complaint of Mr. Shahbaz Ahmad alleging corruption and maladministration in the Pakistan Ball and Dek Hockey Federation.

The Adjudicator found that the petitioner provided no credible proof of financial mismanagement or malpractice, and lacked proper standing. The petition deemed frivolous and dismissed. Detailed decision attached

Complaint from former national sailing champion Mr. Arsalan Khan alleging 31 years of systemic exclusion, discrimination, and retaliation by the Pakistan Sailing Federation, including denial of representation, funding, event access, and club suspension.

Allegations levelled against the Pakistan Sailing Federation are vague and without specific reference to any deviation from rules or demonstrated prejudice, and were not substantiated by documentary evidence. The management of Federation may invite Petitioner to a meeting (either at their office or restaurant) to amicably move forward, forget past grievances, and work jointly for the promotion of the sport. Detailed decision attached

Matter regarding provisionally affiliated Blind Sports Federation's internal disputes and leadership controversies as well as allegations of financial mismanagement was placed before the PSB Board in its 34^th meeting held on 23 July 2025 which decided to refer the matter to the Adjudicator.

Complaint from former Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF)'s Secretary General Mr. Imtiaz Gill alleging that the current PBF body is illegal, held unauthorized elections on 4 December 2021, and is conducting fake provincial elections. He requested suspension of PBF activities, appointment of an ad-hoc committee for fair elections, and enforcement of transparent processes.

The petition stands disposed of as withdrawn to the extent of previous grievances, being sub judice and adjudicated earlier by the Honourable Islamabad High Court. The Pakistan Sports Board, through its Election Commission, is directed to ensure that forthcoming elections of the Pakistan Badminton Federation are held strictly in accordance with Rule 17 of the PSB Constitution, 2022, and that scrutiny at all levels is carried out transparently. Detailed decision attached

Mr. Hamid Ul Haq, former Davis Cup player filed Petition containing allegations against the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) regarding formation of a parallel Pickleball Association, creation of a parallel women's association, misuse of authority in national team selection by Mr. Aisam Ul Haq, and conflict of interest.

Petition from Mr. Raja Gauhar Iqbal, Secretary Finance of the Chess Federation of Pakistan, alleging systematic corruption, embezzlement, forgery, and violations of PSB and CFP constitutions by President Mr. Hanif Qureshi, including illegal suspension, misappropriation of over PKR 7 million, and fraudulent appointments.

The Adjudicator, after hearing Petitions No. 8 and 13 of 2025 relating to the Chess Federation of Pakistan, found serious financial irregularities and ordered immediate interim measures to safeguard public funds and ensure accountability. Senior office bearers including the President, Secretary General, and Finance Secretary were placed under temporary suspension pending completion of a special audit by the Auditor General of Pakistan, all federation bank accounts were ordered to be blocked, and an unauthorized finance appointment was withdrawn. To avoid disruption to athletes and international obligations, PSB was directed to put in place a neutral interim administrative arrangement with strictly controlled and documented financial operations. The decision further required PSB to facilitate the audit, fix responsibility based on its findings, examine arbitrary exercise of authority by the President, enforce strict financial governance standards across all federations, strengthen oversight mechanisms, and report compliance to the Peshawar High Court. Detailed decision attached

Complaint from Mr. Tariq Sidhu, President of NAATO, alleging that appointments in the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP)'s General Council Meeting on 31 December 2024 were made without proper elections, violating AFP Constitution clauses and PSB Rule 17, as well as the Code of Ethics and Governance in Sports.

The elections and appointments of AFP Office Bearers are not valid. Matter referred to PSB Election Commission to conduct fresh, transparent elections for President, Senior Vice President, and Vice President, while restraining current office bearers from major administrative, financial, or policy decisions. Detailed decision attached

Petition from Pakistan Netball Federation challenging the order of Pakistan Sports Board dated 28 August 2025 wherein, reprimand was issued to the Federation on account of submission of false statement that Pakistan Netball Team secured Gold Medal in the Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025.

The Athletics Federation of Pakistan imposed a lifetime ban on Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt, coach of Arshad Nadeem/President, Punjab Athletics Association. Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt challenged the decision before the Adjudicator and the same was also supported by the application of Mr. Arshad Nadeem that his training will be disturbed due to ban imposed by AFP on Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt.

The Adjudicator set aside the AFP notification dated 12 October 2025 imposing a lifetime ban on Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt, declaring it void and without legal effect. All his professional rights as a national athletics coach were restored, and AFP was directed to withdraw adverse communications and refrain from defamatory actions. The Punjab Athletics Association elections were held lawfully conducted and AFP's attempt to declare those elections invalid was without jurisdiction. Detailed decision attached

Pakistan Sports Board had disaffiliated the Pakistan Soccer Futsal Federation and assigned the subject of futsal to the Pakistan Football Federation. The Pakistan Soccer Futsal Federation challenged this action before the High Court of Balochistan, Quetta. The Court disposed of the petition and referred the matter back to PSB under Rule 23 of the PSB Constitution for adjudication.

The Adjudicator after hearing the PSFF, PFF and PSB decided that PFF being the duly affiliated national apex body of FIFA and recognized by the Government of Pakistan and PSB, shall exclusively be responsible at the national level for the sports of football, futsal and beach football. The request for recognition of PSFF as a separate national federation has been declined. Provincial and regional futsal associations shall be affiliated with PFF. The PFF shall provide adequate financial and administrative support for promotion of futsal and beach football and submit annual reports to PSB regarding support extended to provincial associations.

The Peshawar High Court disposed of W.P. No. 1145-P/2024 concerning the Chess Federation of Pakistan affairs and bank accounts and directed PSB to decide the matter under Article 23 of the PSB Constitution.

The Adjudicator, after hearing Petitions No. 8 and 13 of 2025 relating to the Chess Federation of Pakistan, found serious financial irregularities and ordered immediate interim measures to safeguard public funds and ensure accountability. Senior office bearers including the President, Secretary General, and Finance Secretary were placed under temporary suspension pending completion of a special audit by the Auditor General of Pakistan, all federation bank accounts were ordered to be blocked, and an unauthorized finance appointment was withdrawn. To avoid disruption to athletes and international obligations, PSB was directed to put in place a neutral interim administrative arrangement with strictly controlled and documented financial operations. The decision further required PSB to facilitate the audit, fix responsibility based on its findings, examine arbitrary exercise of authority by the President, enforce strict financial governance standards across all federations, strengthen oversight mechanisms, and report compliance to the Peshawar High Court. Detailed decision attached

Syed Fakhar Ali Shah of the Pakistan Federation Baseball was accused of sending teams abroad without obtaining mandatory PSB NOCs and of submitting a forged NOC. Show Cause Notice was served and after an unsatisfactory reply to a show-cause notice, PSB imposed a ban, which has now been challenged by him.

The complaints received from Mr. Salman Khan, Mr. Mahmood Ahmad, and Mr. Umair Rizwan alleging non-transparent utilization of domestic and foreign funds, lack of proper financial records and audits, and possible violations of governance norms by the office bearers of Pakistan Federation Baseball particularly naming Mr. Syed Fakhar Ali Shah. The allegations broadly relate to the utilization of development grants, handling of foreign sponsorship and prize monies, and concerns regarding banking arrangements for federation funds.

Complaint from Balochistan Taekwondo Association President Mr. Ali Ahmed Reki alleging that Pakistan Taekwondo Federation has unlawfully denied affiliation to the duly elected provincial body, continued office bearers beyond tenure, and failed to announce election results. He further claims that despite court-directed elections and official provincial notification, the Federation is attempting to form a management committee and exclude Balochistan voters from upcoming federation elections. The matter has been referred for adjudication under the PSB Constitution.

Complaint from Mr. Muhammad Ilyas Afridi alleging that Pakistan Taekwondo Federation unlawfully used his CNIC and NTN to operate a bank account at Faysal Bank, Rawalpindi, involving transactions exceeding PKR 101 million without his consent. The allegations raise serious concerns about financial governance and legality of the Federation’s operations. The matter has been referred to the PSB Adjudicator for adjudication.

Brig. (Retd.) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar filed a petition stating that during his tenure as President, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in 2023, he extended a loan amounting to Rs. 14,056,000 from his personal funds to the PHF in order to meet urgent financial and operational liabilities. He submitted that despite repeated requests and assurances from the PHF, the said amount has not been refunded. The petitioner has requested recovery of the outstanding amount. The matter was referred to the Adjudicator for adjudication.