New PSB chief demands full cooperation from staff after comprehensive site assessment
New PSB chief demands full cooperation from staff after comprehensive site assessment
ISLAMABAD ; The newly appointed Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Yawar Hussain, conducted a surprise, comprehensive late-night inspection of the PSB Headquarters in Islamabad.
The extensive walkthrough was aimed at taking stock of existing infrastructure, evaluating athlete welfare facilities, and identifying operational bottlenecks following his assumption of office.
During his hours-long visit, the DG toured the nerve centers of the sprawling sports complex. His inspection covered elite athletic training arenas, player residential wings, administrative blocks, and vital support service departments.
Departmental heads and venue managers briefed the new chief on day-to-day operations, ongoing maintenance schedules, and the budgetary and logistical challenges that have historically impeded the optimum functioning of the facilities.
Refusing to rely solely on paperwork, Yawar Hussain engaged directly with ground staff, coaches, and administrators. He demanded granular data regarding:
The exact daily utilization rate of specialized sports venues. The efficiency of current athlete facilitation and nutrition mechanisms.
The precise timeline and structural integrity of ongoing renovation and development projects.
“Maintaining international benchmarks at our venues is not optional—it is a baseline requirement,” the DG emphasized during his interactions. “Our core mission is to facilitate our athletes and establish a sustainable ecosystem for high-performance sports in Pakistan.”
The Director General was given a detailed map of current national training camps and the upkeep protocols of competitive arenas. He made it clear that under his leadership, the bureaucratic red tape surrounding facilities for national sports federations would be minimized.
Upholding the PSB’s commitment to fostering a world-class environment, Hussain reiterated that elevating the quality of services remains the board’s top priority, ensuring national athletes are equipped to achieve podium finishes on the global stage.
The midnight visit has sent a clear message across the board’s ranks regarding the new management’s active, hands-on style of governance.
Pledging their alignment with his vision, the briefed officials assured the DG of their unconditional cooperation in executing sweeping reforms to maximize institutional performance and transparency.
