Pakistan’s Sports Board (PSB) has undergone a major institutional transformation over the past year, shifting toward a performance-driven and athlete-focused model, according to its Annual Report for 2024–25.

The report, the first comprehensive annual review issued by the board in nearly two decades, highlights wide-ranging reforms introduced since Muhammad Yasir Pirzada assumed charge as director general.

It says the PSB has moved away from routine administration toward transparent governance, improved financial discipline and enhanced athlete development.

Among key achievements, the board revived the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games after a seven-year gap, attracting 2,725 athletes. It also established the Arshad Nadeem High-Performance Academy and Pakistan’s first biomechanics laboratory to support elite training.

The report notes a 90% increase in self-generated revenue, alongside stricter financial controls and a zero-tolerance policy on complimentary memberships.

Governance reforms included the introduction of Sports Election Regulations Pakistan (SERP), QR-coded no-objection certificates, biometric attendance in training camps, merit-based team selections and transparent grant mechanisms for sports federations.

In the area of clean sport, the Pakistan Anti-Doping Board expanded testing and awareness programmes, strengthening oversight and compliance.

During the year, the PSB organised training camps for 847 athletes and raised the specialised diet allowance from 2,000 rupees to 3,000 rupees per athlete per day, the report said.

Administratively, the board advanced digital governance through the introduction of an electronic office system, pre-audit mechanisms and the appointment of a chief financial officer. Procurement processes were also integrated with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority’s E-PADS platform.

The report concludes that the reforms aim to position the PSB as a modern, accountable and athlete-centred institution capable of supporting Pakistan’s long-term sporting development.