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Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
KBBA to take legal action against parallel body
In a decisive move to protect the integrity of basketball in the region, the Karachi Basketball Association (KBBA) has announced plans to take legal action against the creation of a parallel basketball association by the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBF). This was confirmed by KBBA Secretary Zahid Malik following a key meeting chaired by KBBA President Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas Jamal Advocate. "Fifteen years ago, PBF made a similar attempt to create problems for us," said Malik. "We are a legally recognized and active association, working for the betterment of basketball in Karachi and beyond. Any attempt to derail this progress through backdoor parallelism will be met with a strong legal response." The KBBA also intends to initiate legal proceedings against both PBF and the Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) for their involvement in what it described as the establishment of an "illegitimate" body. On a brighter note, the association celebrated the launch of two major grassroots initiatives — the Shahida Parveen Kiyani Girls Coaching Camp and the Chaudhry Muhammad Masood Shaheed Boys Coaching Camp, inaugurated in a vibrant ceremony by KBBA President Jamal Advocate. The camps aim to nurture young talent and reinvigorate community interest in basketball. The inaugural event was attended by a host of distinguished personalities including international sports personality Zafar Iqbal Chaudhry, Engineer Zainul Abideen Channa, Aamir Sharif, Nusrat Afzal, Faisal Ali Khan, Raj Kumar Lakhwani and many others, reflecting strong community support. Running till July 15, the coaching sessions are divided by age and gender: Girls' Camp: 9:00-10:00 AM, Boys' Camp: 10:00-11:00 AM and Seniors Session (20+ years): 11:00 AM-12:00 PM The KBBA also expressed its sincere gratitude to the Town Municipal Corporation for its logistical support and active cooperation in the successful organization of these camps.
Express Tribune
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
KBA denounces parallel body by PBF
The Secretary of the Karachi Basketball Association (KBA) Zahid Malik has strongly condemned the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBF) for forming a parallel and unauthorized association in Karachi, calling it a failed attempt to disrupt and damage the sport of basketball in the city. In a statement issued on Sunday, Malik asserted that "there is only one legally recognized basketball association in Karachi, with Advocate Ghulam Abbas Jamal Chaudhry, Director of Air Sial, serving as its President." He challenged the legitimacy of the newly claimed 16 clubs, stating, "If it can be proven that these 16 clubs exist as claimed in the disputed elections, I will bid farewell to basketball altogether." He further criticized the structure of the parallel body, highlighting the absence of female representation and the allotment of three positions to a single individual. Malik announced plans to file a petition in the High Court next week to clarify the KBA's legal standing and to expose the truth. Expressing empathy for Ahmed Ali Rajput and Asghar Baloch, who attended the meeting allegedly under pressure, Malik said, "We know the circumstances under which they were compelled to attend." He has called for an urgent meeting of the KBA on Wednesday, June 18, at 8:00pm to discuss the matter further and initiate legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the Annual KBA Summer Basketball Coaching Camp has commenced at the International Abdul Nasir Basketball Court in Aram Bagh. The camp is open to girls, boys, and senior players. Due to electricity load-shedding, the girls' session will be held from 9-10 am whle the boys session will be held from 10:00-11am. The senior players' session will be conducted from 11:00am12:00pm. The camp will continue till July 15.
