Pakistan hockey players are furious over the non-payment of dues by the PHF

The incompetence of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has reportedly pushed the national team players to the brink, with senior members of the squad now openly expressing their anger over the non-payment of dues and lack of communication with the game’s governing body.

Multiple sources confirmed that discontent within the team has reached a critical juncture after months of unfulfilled promises, delayed payments and ignored concerns. Players who represented Pakistan at the FIH Nations Hockey Cup in Malaysia, where the team won a silver medal, have yet to receive any of their due daily allowances.

"The federation has always misled us and kept us in the dark. Now, they don't even bother to respond, which is unacceptable," the players said in private conversations.

A luxury allowance of Rs. 500,000 is payable to each player on a monthly basis. These allowances cover not only the Nations Cup but also the two phases of training camps held in Islamabad prior to international assignments.

As per the standard PHF policy, players will be paid Rs 30,000 per day for international duty and Rs 3,000 per day for domestic training camps. Neither of these payments has been cleared yet.

The situation has become so dire that national team captain Imad Butt has personally intervened, assuring his teammates that he will raise the matter with the authorities and ensure transparency.

While Pakistan hockey players continue to display professionalism on the field, frustration is growing behind closed doors. The complete lack of communication from PHF officials has left the squad feeling abandoned.

The PHF has faced financial problems in the past, but the current impasse, especially after a major international podium finish, has hit a nerve within the squad. Some players are now considering stronger measures if their concerns continue to fall on deaf ears.

As Pakistan hockey slowly makes its way back to the world stage, moments like these threaten to derail the fragile progress. For a sport once synonymous with national pride, this latest story serves as yet another reminder of the structural issues that are holding it back.

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