A delegation of retired employees and widows of the Pakistan Sports Board called on Director General Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani to press for the timely release of pensions, stressing that delays have placed many families under strain ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. The group outlined the historical and administrative basis for current pension payments, tracing the arrangement to the merger of the National Sports Trust into the Pakistan Sports Board in 1980 and subsequent approvals and notifications in 1984 and 2008.
The delegation reminded the DG that the pension scheme and regulations were approved by the PSB General Body and Executive Committee in 1984 and were formally notified by the Ministry of Sports in 2008. They emphasized that under these decisions and relevant federal directives PSB has been authorized to disburse pensions and, since 2006, has been funding payments from its limited resources to benefit more than 250 retired employees and 42 family pensioners.
Delegates explained that the contributory provident fund mechanism ceased to operate after deductions were stopped in March 2006, which has made revival of that exact system practically difficult. To create a more sustainable model, the current PSB Board approved the establishment of a Contributory Pension Fund in 2025. Under that framework the board began deductions of 10 percent from retired employees effective July 2025, 20 percent from pensioners above 72 years of age, and 10 percent from regular employees.
The pensioners drew attention to the growing number of officers on deputation within PSB and urged that rationalization of such expenditures be linked to the timely release of pensions to ensure financial balance and fairness within the organisation. They formally requested the immediate release of pensions for April and May 2026 so families would not face hardship during the festive period; a signed letter from pensioners and widows was handed to the Director General.
Director General Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani listened to the concerns and assured the delegation that PSB pensions matters are being treated as a priority and will be addressed. He acknowledged the legacy arrangements and the need to stabilise the system while balancing current obligations and ongoing reform measures under the Contributory Pension Fund.
Officials said PSB will continue efforts to reconcile past practices with the new contributory arrangements and to expedite pension disbursements where possible, noting the local importance of resolving payments before major national and religious observances.
