PBBF suspends, fines officials and players for misconduct
In a significant move, the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) on Sunday took a decisive action against several officials and players, suspending or banning them for various violations and misconduct.
In a meeting chaired by PBBF president retired Brig Iftikhar Mansoor, the general council suspended Ghulam Mohammad Khan, the president of the Karachi Basketball Association, due to regulatory violations and misconduct.
“The [general council] meeting saw the suspension of Ghulam Mohammad Khan, the KBBA president, on grounds of regulatory violations and misconduct,” said a press release issued by the PBBF on Sunday.
“Present at the meeting, Mr Ghulam Mohammad Khan accepted his mistakes, tendered an apology, and recommended senior vice-president Muhammad Yaqoob as his interim successor.”
According to a participant of the meeting, Ghulam’s suspension was prompted by allegations of misbehaviour during a championship in Quetta and delaying KBBA elections, among other violations.
The press release added that the PBBF general council ratified the establishment of a scrutiny committee to assess Karachi-based clubs, paving the way for transparent KBBA elections within 90 days, followed by elections of the Sindh Basketball Association.”
Two KBBA officials, Zafar Iqbal and Zain-ul-Abideen, were also banned for three years and fined for severe misconduct during the Divisional Basketball Championship Grade-B held in Quetta.
Usman Paracha from Khanewal was also banned for falsely representing the PBBF and misconduct, with his case referred to the Multan Division Basketball Association for further proceedings.