On February 19, 2026, significant turmoil erupted within the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) as Secretary Rana Mujahid resigned amid allegations of mismanagement. This followed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's intervention after the national hockey team faced severe logistical issues during their tour in Australia, where players were reportedly sent without proper accommodations. PHF President Tariq Bugti also resigned, stating, "I have sent my resignation to the Prime Minister, but I request him and Field Marshal Asim Munir to conduct an impartial investigation into the situation during the FIH Pro League in Australia." The government had allocated 2.5 billion PKR for the PHF, yet the team faced dire conditions, including having to wash dishes before matches, as highlighted by team captain Imad Shakeel Butt, who stated, "How can you expect good results when players have to clean the kitchen before playing?" Bugti imposed a two-year ban on Butt, further complicating the situation as the team prepares for the World Cup qualifying rounds in Egypt, where they are considering a boycott due to the ban on their captain. This incident underscores the urgent need for reforms within the PHF and has sparked widespread criticism of the government's handling of sports administration in Pakistan.