The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has released a statement regarding the election process for a vacant seat in the Chess Federation of Pakistan. The statement aims to clarify the current situation and provide context to the election. In 2022, the PSB observed the elections of the Chess Federation, which resulted in the election of Hanif Qureshi as President and Umar Khan as Secretary General.
Following the election, Umar Khan, the Secretary General, submitted a requisition to the PSB to hold an election to fill the vacant position of Vice President. In response, the Election Commission of the PSB issued a schedule for the election of the Vice President seat. The PSB has emphasized that any internal conflicts or differences within the Chess Federation are considered internal matters and will not affect the electoral process.
The election is being conducted in accordance with the relevant regulations and constitutions, 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 is ensuring that the election process is fair and transparent, and that it is conducted in accordance with the established rules and regulations.
It is worth noting that the PSB is taking a neutral stance in the election, and is not taking sides in any internal factionalism or differences within the Chess Federation. The Board’s primary concern is to ensure that the election is conducted in a fair and transparent manner, and that the vacancy is filled in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Overall, the PSB’s statement aims to provide clarity on the election process and to reassure stakeholders that the election will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The Board is committed to upholding the principles of good governance and fairness in the election process, and to ensuring that the Chess Federation of Pakistan is able to function effectively and efficiently.