Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Tariq Hussain Bugti announced his resignation on Thursday, citing mismanagement by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in handling funds for international tournaments, particularly the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Bugti stated that his resignation had already been submitted to the prime minister. Blaming […]
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Security worries keep Pakistan out of India Hockey cup
Pakistan’s junior hockey team will not participate in the 2025 Junior World Cup in India. The decision comes after serious security concerns were raised. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed Pakistan’s withdrawal and updated the tournament schedule. Oman has replaced Pakistan based on its better ranking. The World Cup is scheduled from November 28 […]
PHF seeks time, eyes Rs350m budget for pro league
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has requested the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to extend the deadline for confirming its participation in the upcoming FIH Pro League. PHF President Tariq Bugti made the announcement on Monday, stating that discussions with the government are ongoing. The federation has asked to move the deadline from August 12 to […]
Asif Bajwa’s appointment as PHF secretary general approved by executive board
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) executive board on Monday unanimously approved the appointment of Muhammad Asif Bajwa as new secretary general of the national hockey federation during its meeting at the National Hockey Stadium here. PHF president Khalid Sajjad Khokhar presided over the meeting, which was attended by the officials of the hockey associations of […]
Shahbaz Senior resigns as PHF secretary
Shahbaz Ahmed Senior resigned from his post of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) secretary general as he could not give enough time to the federation due to his “assignment with PIA (Pakistan International Airlines)”, PHF President Khalid Sajjad Khokhar said on Saturday. In a video statement, Khokhar said that he had accepted Shahbaz’s resignation and announced […]
Former hockey Olympians welcome PHF audit
Pakistani hockey legends Samiullah Khan, Manzoor Hussain Junior and Hanif Khan have praised the federal government’s decision to carry out forensic audit of Pakistan Hockey Federation accounts. In a joint statement, the three former captains expressed hope that the on-going audit will fully expose the major financial bungling committed by the current PHF regime and […]