Overview

• The International Hockey Federation offered Pakistan a spot in the 2025–26 Pro League after New Zealand withdrew, with an August 12 deadline to accept or decline.
• The Pakistan Hockey Federation has requested 700 million rupees from the Pakistan Sports Board to cover travel, daily allowances and campaign expenses.
• The Pakistan Sports Board has refused to disburse funds until the PHF submits detailed audited accounts of previous allocations.
• Board members have authorized PSB President Rana Sanaullah to send a formal recommendation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for special funding approval.
• Uncertainty over financial and governance clearances casts doubt on Pakistan’s return to top-tier international hockey despite its historic legacy.