PCB moves IHC against orders to disclose players’ financial details
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC), challenging two separate orders of the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) directing the board to disclose extensive financial, contractual and operational information relating to national cricketers, selection committee members and other PCB officials under the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017.…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed petitions with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to contest two orders from the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) demanding the disclosure of extensive financial, contractual, and operational information about national cricketers, selection committee members, and other PCB officials under the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017.
The PCB argues that the orders threaten its commercial interests, violate players' privacy rights, and breach confidential contractual arrangements. The PCB contends that it operates in a competitive international sporting environment and generates revenues primarily through commercial activities, unlike government departments funded by the public exchequer.
The PCB seeks interim relief, arguing that the disclosure of confidential information would harm its commercial interests and contractual relationships, as well as the privacy rights of third parties. The hearing is scheduled before IHC Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar.
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