Tensions between Pakistan Sports Board and Hockey Federation likely to escalate further

The ongoing tension between the Pakistan Sports Board and the Hockey Federation is likely to intensify further.The Pakistan Sports Board has directed the PHF president to respond to a letter based on seven allegations within seven days.The text of the letter makes it clear that as PHF President, Tariq Bugti’s primary mandate was to hold elections, but he failed to hold elections even after a year and a half, and the reasons for this should be made known.Questions have also been raised about the fact that the details of the unauthorized Sindh Bank account have not been provided yet. Details of PHF income and usage records have also been sought.Questions have also been asked about the expenses of the office bearers’ visits in a year and the sources of funds. Answers have also been sought about why the federation needed to establish a separate office in Islamabad and where its expenses are paid from.The letter also mentions raising the matter with the Patron-in-Chief Prime Minister in case of non-cooperation or refusal.