ISLAMABAD
\nThe federal government has taken strong notice of the Athletics Federation of Pakistan\u2019s decision to impose a lifetime ban on Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem\u2019s coach, Salman Butt, and has ordered a high-level inquiry through the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).
\nAccording to official sources, the government has expressed serious concern over the media\u2019s \u201cshocking and widely criticized\u201d decision, directing the PSB to investigate the motives behind the ban, assess its impact on Pakistan\u2019s athletics, and submit a detailed report to the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC).
\nThe move follows public backlash over the media\u2019s controversial action against Salman Butt, a respected figure credited with grooming Arshad Nadeem into an Olympic and world-class athlete. Officials said the decision has created a negative impression internationally, affecting Pakistan\u2019s sports reputation.
\nCoach Salman Butt, however, has categorically rejected the allegations leveled by the federation, terming them baseless. He reaffirmed his commitment to continue mentoring Arshad Nadeem, saying his focus remains on helping Pakistan achieve further glory on the global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD The federal government has taken strong notice of the Athletics Federation of Pakistan\u2019s decision to impose a lifetime ban on Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem\u2019s coach, Salman Butt, and has ordered a high-level inquiry through the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). According to official sources, the government has expressed serious concern over the media\u2019s \u201cshocking and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-509322","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n