The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has imposed two years ban on umpire Waqas Ahmed Butt for his participation in Euro Hockey Nations Championships held in Catania/Italia as a regular member of Azerbaijan hockey team, without obtaining NOC from the PHF. Waqas was elevated last year to the rank of FIH International umpire. For the violation of rules and regulations and constitution of the FIH, the PHF has imposed two years ban on Umpire Waqas Ahmed Butt August 3 for participation in all domestic and international activities as a player and umpire.