The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has announced that the Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF) has failed to provide detailed accounts for the use of government grants totaling Rs. 65 million, which were received during the financial years 2022-2024. The grants were disbursed in two installments: Rs. 32 million in 2022-23 and Rs. 33 million in 2023-24. Despite repeated requests, the PNF did not submit the required financial records, including original receipts, vouchers, invoices, audited statements, and bank records.
As a result, the PSB has imposed a ban on six former office-bearers of the PNF, including the former President, Secretary General, Associate Secretaries, and Treasurer. The banned individuals are prohibited from participating in national and international sports activities. The decision was approved by the Director General of the PSB and has been communicated to all relevant sports bodies, government departments, and national sports federations.
The PSB has warned the PNF that if the complete financial records are not submitted within seven days, stricter action will be taken. This may include the closure or seizure of bank accounts belonging to the federation and its officials. However, the PSB has clarified that the ban can be lifted once the adjustment accounts are submitted, and the PNF will have the right to appeal.
The PSB’s action is aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of government grants by sports federations. The failure of the PNF to submit the required financial records has raised concerns about the misuse of funds, and the PSB is taking steps to prevent any further irregularities. The outcome of this situation will depend on the PNF’s response to the PSB’s demands, and it remains to be seen whether the federation will be able to provide the required financial records and avoid further action.