National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Balochistan Promotes Integrity Through Inter-university Sports Tournaments

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) (Balochistan) hosted a series of Inter-University Sports Tournaments to encourage the active participation of young individuals in these healthy activities, with the goal of fostering them as advocates for integrity and honesty, standing firmly against corruption and unethical practices

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Oct, 2023) The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) (Balochistan) hosted a series of Inter-University Sports Tournaments to encourage the active participation of young individuals in these healthy activities, with the goal of fostering them as advocates for integrity and honesty, standing firmly against corruption and unethical practices.

In partnership with the Balochistan Government's Sports Department, these tournaments kicked off on October 19 and concluded on October 22, 2023.

The games included Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, Football, Futsal, and Table Tennis. Female students also participated in separate matches such as Futsal, Badminton, Cricket, and Table Tennis.

It's important to mention that students from distant areas of Balochistan, including Turbat, Khuzdar, Sibi, Loralai, and Lasbella, not only enthusiastically took part in these games but also achieved top positions.

The closing ceremony and prize distribution took place on Monday (October 23, 2023), at the Badminton Court of Ayub Stadium in Quetta. The Chief Guest for the event was Director General NAB (Balochistan) Zafar Iqbal Khan, with Muhammad Ishaq Jamali, Secretary of the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, acting as the host. Muhammad Rashad, Director A&P NAB (Balochistan), and officials from the Sports Department, along with Khuram Shehzad, Deputy Director NAB (Balochistan), were present at the event, along with participating players, university representatives, and notable figures from the sports community.

Junaid Ahmed Shah and Rajab Ali Hazara, national team football players, graced the ceremony as honored guests. Director General NAB (Balochistan) Zafar Iqbal Khan, in his address, emphasized that involving students in wholesome sports can significantly contribute to nurturing a society free from corruption.

Sports instil values like fair play, teamwork, and determination, all of which are fundamental in nurturing integrity and ethical behavior. They offer a constructive outlet for individuals to channel their energy, fostering physical and mental well-being while diverting them from unscrupulous actions.

By encouraging participation in sports, communities can nurture a sense of communal harmony and promote a culture that discourages corruption and encourages merit, thereby contributing to the overall well-being of society.

He applauded to the performances of participating players, their focal persons and other allied members in these competitions and urged them to apply the NAB’s awareness message in their practical lives i.e. “Our Faith, Corruption Free Pakistan”.

Secretary of Sports and Youth Affairs Department Muhammad Ishaq Jamali also appreciated the efforts of the Sports Department and NAB (Balochistan) for providing a platform to the students for a healthy environment through these sports tournaments.

He assured that the Sports Department will ensure cooperation to NAB (Balochistan) in future for such healthy activities. It was also urged by the Secretary that such an inter-university tournament will be arranged every year in October with the collaboration of NAB to play a role in the reduction of corruption and to promote healthy activities.

Results of the runner-up of these sports tournaments were announced whereby runner-up for Mir Chakar Khan Rind University Sibi in the Cricket tournament, Balochistan University of Medical and Health Sciences Quetta in the Football tournament, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University Quetta in Futsal (Female) tournament, University of Balochistan Quetta in Badminton Boys Single, Table Tennis (Male & Female) and Badminton (Male). BUITEMS, Quetta in Badminton (Female) and Badminton Girls Single matches.

The University of Balochistan, Quetta won 5 x tournaments i.e. Football Tournament, Futsal (Female) Tournament, Badminton Girls (Single), Table Tennis (Female) and Badminton (Female). Students of BUITEMS University also won 2 x titles in Badminton Boys (Single) and (Doubles). The University of Turbat won the cricket tournament whereas NUST University, Quetta won the Table Tennis (Male) tournaments.

At the end, the Director General NAB (B) Zafar Iqbal Khan and Secretary Sports Muhammad Ishaq Jamali distributed the gifts to the winners and runner-up teams. The notables from the Sports department and NAB were also given souvenir shields in recognition of their services.