Authorities warn Baseball Association with potential sanctions due to hosting an event in Taiwan
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has taken a stern stance against the Pakistan Federation Baseball (PFB) following a direct breach of its rules. On September 18, 2025, the PSB issued a show-cause notice to the PFB, citing gross negligence, disregard for official protocol, and failure to uphold responsibilities.
The notice comes after the PFB allegedly submitted forged documents for a sports event in 2024, a matter currently under investigation by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The PFB's actions have been described as a repeated pattern of misconduct and misrepresentation by the PSB.
The PFB's most recent infraction involves sending a national baseball team to an international tournament in Chinese Taipei in August 2025 without the necessary approval from the PSB. This unauthorized participation in the event was a direct breach of the PSB's rules, which require a no-objection certificate (NOC) for participation.
The specific individual within the PFB who made the decision to send the team without the mandatory clearance has not been identified in the provided search results. The PFB has been directed to submit a written explanation within seven days regarding this unauthorized participation.
The PSB's warning of possible suspension and legal action against the PFB still stands. Continued non-compliance by the PFB could lead to suspension of operations and legal proceedings.
Despite these issues, it is important to note that the PFB remains the national governing body for baseball in Pakistan. The PSB, as the governing body for sports in Pakistan, is responsible for ensuring adherence to rules and regulations to maintain the integrity of sports in the country.
The obtained notice by the Business Recorder still applies, and the PSB's description of the PFB's actions as "gross negligence," "disregard for official protocol," and a "failure to uphold responsibilities" still holds. The PSB has made it clear that it will not tolerate such breaches of its rules and regulations.
