Players of Pakistan’s national hockey team are still awaiting their pending daily allowances despite repeated delays.

 

According to media reports, the issue has sparked growing frustration and anger within the squad as the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) remains silent on the matter.

 

Pakistan hockey team players are frustrated at the callousness of the Pakistan Hockey Federation. Weeks have passed, yet the PHF has not paid daily allowances to players. With no central contracts or stable income, these allowances are the players’ only incentive. Denying them…

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) July 16, 2025

 

Each player is reportedly owed around Rs 500,000 for recent international and domestic assignments. This includes unpaid daily allowances for the FIH Nations Cup and two separate training camps held in Islamabad.

 

As per the current structure, players are entitled to Rs 30,000 per day for international events and Rs 3,000 per day for domestic training camps. With no central contracts or fixed salaries, these allowances remain their primary source of income.

 

Players have accused the PHF of callousness and poor communication, saying that officials have stopped responding to their queries about the pending payments. Many team members feel demoralised, pointing out that the unpaid allowances reflect the federation’s disregard for athletes who represent the country at the highest level.

 

Despite repeated requests for clarity and immediate disbursement, the Pakistan Hockey Federation has yet to issue any official statement regarding the overdue payments.

 

It merits mention that Pakistan reached the final of the Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2025 but lost to New Zealand by 2-6.