Talking to the media, Director General PSB Muhammad Yasir Pirzada said the daily allowance had been approved in line with the government-sanctioned budget and that the decision covered Pakistan’s participation in the FIH Pro League. Pakistan hockey team captain Ammad Butt welcomed the announcement and thanked the DG PSB for personally addressing the players’ concerns. Pakistan will face Australia on February 10, Germany on February 11, Australia again on February 13, and Germany on February 14 in the second round of the FIH Pro League. Earlier, PHF announced the squad for the Pro Hockey League and the World Cup Qualifying round. Two changes have been made to the Pro League squad: Ali Raza replaces goalkeeper Abdullah Ishtiaq.