"It’s not enough, and we will arrange the remaining amount somehow, either by borrowing or contributing from our own pockets," PHF secretary Rana Mujahid. PHOTO: APP
The SBP released Rs8.6 million from the Rs18 million which they owe to the PHF, while the PSB issued Rs1.2 million, which is only one-fourth of the promised grant, informed PHF secretary Rana Mujahid.
Rana said that although he was happy to receive any support in the current dismal financial situation of the country’s national game, the received amount was not enough for the Australian tour, for which they need at least Rs15 million.
“It’s not enough, and we will arrange the remaining amount somehow, either by borrowing or contributing from our own pockets,” Mujahid told The Express Tribune. “We won’t stop the team from participating in the events at any cost.”
The official added that the federation has decided to hold the daily allowances and incentives to the players and management staff. “We will clear all the dues of the players as soon as we get the required funds,” he said.
According to the plan provided by the PHF management, the players will continue training till they leave for Australia on April 30, where the nine-day event starts on May 2. The team will then fly to Korea to play a five-match series, which will be a fully sponsored tour by the host nation.
Meanwhile, the special grant of Rs350 million announced by the Prime Minister is still awaited after Finance Minister Ishaq Dar asked for an audit of the funds released previously.
The trials to select the final line-up for the participation in the upcoming tours and the 2016 Olympics qualifying round will be held on Saturday.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 25th, 2015.
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