A spokesman for the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF), Mohammad Azam Dar, has stated that the elected body of PBBF is actively functioning under the leadership of President Brigadier (Retd) Mohammad Iftikhar Mansoor and Secretary General Khalid Bashir. The federation has successfully organized various national events in recent times. Pakistan basketball team recently participated in the 5 Nation Basketball Championship at Maldives and showed impressive performance under the flag of the same Pakistan Basketball Federation.
During an interview, he emphasized that the current PBBF is duly affiliated with esteemed sports governing bodies, namely the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), and International Basketball Federation (FIBA). The federation has diligently organized national fixtures for both men and women at various levels, contributing significantly to the promotion of the sport across the country.
Furthermore, he clarified that the elected body is also affiliated with FIBA (Asia) and holds associations with all major seven departments, provincial, and divisional basketball associations. Moreover, the federation’s recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Government of Pakistan further validates its status as an esteemed member of the international basketball community.
He also expressed concern about misleading information being disseminated to the public and sports enthusiasts regarding the status of PBBF. He assured that the federation continues to operate with transparency and dedication, aiming to foster the growth and development of basketball in Pakistan.
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