The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) on Monday set up a sub-committee to probe financial irregularities, governance issues, and the legal status of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).
The committee, chaired by MNA Muhammad Sana Ullah Khan Masti Khel at Parliament House, was briefed by PHF officials on player payments, the federation’s constitution and election process, as well as its participation in the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The federation also submitted details of its financial operations for the fiscal year 2024-25.
During the meeting, the PHF requested additional time to decide on its participation in the upcoming FIH Pro League.
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In response to concerns raised, the standing committee formed a sub-committee under MNA Sheikh Aftab Ahmed to review PHF’s legal framework, examine financial discrepancies, and recommend reforms.
The panel will be assisted by representatives from the Law and IPC ministries, the Pakistan Sports Board, the Attorney General’s Office, and the PHF leadership. Its report will be presented to the main committee.
The agenda item regarding the National Internship Program was deferred. The session was attended by several MNAs, including Anjum Aqeel Khan, Waseem Qadir, Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan Nasar, Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Syeda Shehla Raza, Dr. Mehreen Razzaq Bhutto, Muhammad Iqbal Khan, Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hassan, Yousaf Khan, and Syed Sami Ullah, along with officials from relevant ministries and sports bodies.
