Government sports body warns of retaliation against baseball association for hosting Taiwan event
Pakistan Baseball Federation Under Investigation for Forged Documents at International Event
The Pakistan Baseball Federation (PBF) is under investigation by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for submitting forged documents at an international baseball event in 2024. As of September 18, 2025, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) issued a show-cause notice regarding this ongoing investigation.
The PSB alleges that the PBF breached its rules by sending a national team to an international baseball event in Chinese Taipei in August without obtaining the required no-objection certificate (NOC).
In response to this non-compliance, the PSB accused the PBF of repeated misconduct and misrepresentation. The PSB's actions follow the PBF's participation in the international baseball event without the necessary NOC.
The PSB described the PBF's actions as "gross negligence, disregard for official protocol, and failure to uphold responsibilities entrusted to national sports federations." The federation has been directed to submit a written explanation within seven days regarding the unauthorized participation in the international baseball event.
The PSB warned of possible suspension and legal action against the PBF. The board also warned of suspending the PBF's operations due to continued non-compliance. The PSB's previous warning of possible suspension and legal action against the PBF remains in effect.
The outcome of the West Asia Baseball Cup semifinal between Pakistan and India was not provided in the given information. The impact of this investigation on the PBF's future participation in international events remains to be seen.
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has issued a show-cause notice to the Pakistan Baseball Federation (PBF) in response to the PBF's current situation, and the federation will need to provide a satisfactory explanation to clear its name and continue its operations.
