The already strained relationship between the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and national sports federations has taken another hit after the PSB served a show-cause notice to the Pakistan Federation Baseball (PFB) and threatened appropriate action over protocol violations.
In its official notice, the PSB is seeking an explanation from the Pakistan Federation Baseball over the team’s participation in an international event in Chinese Taipei without prior approval.
According to the notice, the national baseball team competed in the 12th BFA U15 Baseball Championship in August 2025 despite failing to secure the mandatory No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the PSB. The board described the move as a “direct breach of rules, reflecting gross negligence, disregard for official protocol, and failure to uphold responsibilities.”
The PSB further pointed out that the federation had previously been accused of forging documents to justify its participation in the 2024 Taipei event, an issue already under investigation by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Officials said the repeated violations demonstrate a “pattern of misconduct and misrepresentation” that has raised serious concerns within the country’s sports governance structure.
The notice warned that non-compliance with directives could lead to the suspension of the federation’s operations and even legal proceedings. The baseball federation has been given seven days to provide a detailed explanation for its actions.
This latest development highlights the growing disconnect between the PSB and several national federations, with disputes over funding, oversight, and NOC approvals becoming increasingly frequent. For many federations, the PSB’s rigid control over international participation has been a point of contention, while the board insists that compliance is essential to maintaining transparency and accountability.
The Pakistan Federation Baseball has not yet issued a public response. However, with the threat of suspension looming, the episode could escalate into another flashpoint in the long-running tussle between the PSB and the country’s sports federations, with athletes once again left to bear the brunt of the issue.