The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) recently provided clarification on the election process for a vacant seat in the Chess Federation of Pakistan. In 2022, the PSB oversaw the elections for the Chess Federation, which resulted in the selection of Hanif Qureshi as President and Umar Khan as Secretary General. Following the election, Umar Khan, the newly elected Secretary General, requested that the PSB hold an election to fill the vacant position of Vice President.
In response to this request, the PSB’s Election Commission issued a schedule for the election of the Vice President. The PSB emphasized that any internal conflicts or disagreements within the Chess Federation are considered internal matters and do not affect the electoral process. The election is being conducted in accordance with the relevant regulations and policies, including the PSB Constitution (2022), the National Sports Policy (2005), the Sports Election Regulations (2024), and the Constitution of the Chess Federation of Pakistan.
The PSB’s clarification suggests that the election process for the vacant Vice President seat is being carried out in a fair and transparent manner, with the governing body adhering to its established rules and regulations. The fact that the PSB is overseeing the election process ensures that the outcome will be legitimate and recognized by the relevant authorities.
It is worth noting that the PSB’s role in conducting the election is limited to ensuring that the process is fair and in accordance with the regulations. The internal dynamics and factionalism within the Chess Federation are not the responsibility of the PSB, and the governing body will not interfere in the internal affairs of the federation.
Overall, the PSB’s clarification provides reassurance that the election process for the vacant Vice President seat in the Chess Federation of Pakistan is being conducted in a transparent and fair manner, with the governing body following established regulations and policies. The outcome of the election will be recognized by the PSB, and the newly elected Vice President will be able to take office in accordance with the Constitution of the Chess Federation of Pakistan.